Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, met with Justice Department officials on Wednesday to discuss potential charges related to an ongoing criminal investigation in Delaware. The meeting was reportedly held at Hunter Biden's request and was expected to be a status update, with prosecutors considering misdemeanor and felony charges related to taxes and a firearm purchase. U.S. Attorney David Weiss has been overseeing the investigation since at least 2019, and it is unclear at this time if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden.
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Grammy-winning hip-hop star Pras Michel was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts related to a "clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme" funded by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho. The scheme involved payments to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign and efforts to influence the Trump administration to drop an extradition case on behalf of China. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Sessions testified in the trial, and Michel faces up to 20 years in prison. The case has highlighted the potential for foreign influence in American politics.
Former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has revealed that her legal team has been contacted by law enforcement authorities regarding recordings of discussions between Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Grossberg also revealed that photos of Nancy Pelosi in a swimsuit were plastered all over the office of Fox News host Tucker Carlson. It is unclear if the recordings are related to the Capitol attack or the baseless claims of voter fraud, or if they are being used as evidence in the investigation.
Senators Angus King and Lisa Murkowski have introduced the Supreme Court Code of Conduct Act, which would require the Supreme Court to implement a code of conduct and designate an official to review potential conflicts of interest. Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation to testify at a committee hearing on the Supreme Court's ethics rules, but the justices have released a statement stressing their commitment to ethics principles. The bill is an important step in ensuring that the Supreme Court is held to the highest ethical standards.
The Montana House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state's first transgender lawmaker, after she spoke out against proposed legislation that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The censure bars Zephyr from the floor for the remainder of the legislative session, but she has vowed to continue to fight for the rights of transgender people in Montana. The proposed legislation, which has been widely criticized by LGBTQ rights groups, would make it illegal for doctors to provide gender-affirming care to minors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the potential for Russia to use nuclear power plants as a form of blackmail. Xi Jinping pledged to send a “special representative” to Ukraine for talks about a “political settlement” and warned that “there is no winner in a nuclear war.” China has expressed a desire to become a neutral peace broker in the conflict, though the United States and others have questioned its impartiality.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination. In his speech, he criticized the Biden administration's economic policies and promised to get the economy back on track if elected. He also highlighted his long history of public service, saying his "mettle has been tested" and he is ready to lead the country. Hutchinson's announcement marks the start of a competitive race for the nomination.
Walt Disney Co. has filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" for Disney's public opposition to DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay" bill. The lawsuit claims that DeSantis' actions violate Disney's constitutional rights and seeks an injunction to stop any action against the company. DeSantis has threatened to revoke Disney's self-governing privileges in the Orlando area and proposed a higher minimum wage for Disney than other businesses in the area. The outcome of the case is yet to be determined.