This week, transcripts of two senior IRS agents were released by a House committee, revealing that U.S. Attorney David Weiss sought to charge Hunter Biden on broader charges than the two tax-related misdemeanors he agreed to plead guilty to. Attorney General Merrick Garland and a White House spokesperson have both defended President Joe Biden, saying that he had no involvement in the investigation and that Hunter Biden received no preferential treatment. The investigation began in 2018 and the transcripts released this week shed new light on the case, raising questions about what further action will be taken.
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Key takeaways: President Joe Biden and Democrats vowed to fight to protect abortion rights Former Vice President Mike Pence challenged his fellow 2024 GOP presidential…
At the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) received a lukewarm reception after criticizing former President Donald Trump, one of his rivals in the 2024 presidential race. Christie used the opportunity to make the case for his White House bid, touting his record as New Jersey's governor and assailing the former president's record. He argued that Trump was a failed leader who was unwilling to take responsibility for his past mistakes, and advocated for the Republican party to move away from Trump’s brand of politics.
This article discusses the tragic loss of the Titan submersible, which was carrying five people on a mission to view the Titanic wreckage. The Coast Guard has confirmed that a debris field was found consistent with the submersible's pressure chamber imploding, and Rep. Dan Crenshaw has blamed the Coast Guard for not acting sooner. The Navy has also reported sounds consistent with an explosion or implosion shortly after contact with the Titan was lost.
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Biden administration's policy to prioritize the deportation of immigrants deemed to pose the greatest risk to public safety or were picked up at the border. The policy, which was blocked by the Trump administration, will now be able to take effect, allowing immigration officers to focus their resources on those who pose the greatest risk to public safety. Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority that the challengers did not have legal standing to sue over the plan.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled that Texas and Louisiana do not have standing to challenge Biden administration immigration guidelines. The ruling clears the way…
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake, a former Phoenix television news anchor and unsuccessful 2022 Arizona gubernatorial candidate, for falsely accusing him of stealing the election. Richer is seeking damages for the harm caused by Lake's false accusations, as well as an injunction to prevent her from making further false statements. The case is expected to be heard in Maricopa County Superior Court and could have far-reaching implications for the future of political discourse in Arizona.
The Villa Rica Police Department in Georgia has issued an apology after photos and video of a firearms safety class for civilians showed officers using shooting targets with photos of a Black man. This sparked outrage among the public, prompting the department to issue an apology and investigate the incident. The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the need for police departments to be more mindful of their actions and how they can impact the community.