This article covers the potential federal investigation into the White House after the discovery of classified documents at President Joe Biden's former Washington office. The White House Counsel's Office is currently reviewing requests from the GOP committee chair related to Biden's handling of the documents, and four additional documents with classified markings have been found. The investigation could have serious implications for the Biden presidency.
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Richard Barnett, known as "Bigo," was found guilty on eight counts related to his involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. He was convicted of civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding, and other charges, and faces up to 20 years in prison. The trial of Barnett and other rioters is part of the ongoing effort to hold those responsible for the attack accountable.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) have embraced each other in a strategic shift to gain more support from the Republican base. This shift comes after Greene has been trying to transition away from her far-right views and into a more moderate Republican stance. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) commented on Greene's appointment to the House Homeland Security Committee, despite her questioning if the 9/11 terror attack on the Pentagon actually occurred. It remains to be seen if this shift will be successful and if Greene will be able to maintain her new public image.
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his candidacy for the Arizona U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for working families and giving every Arizonan the same chance at the American Dream. Gallego, who is of Mexican descent, has already launched videos in English and Spanish to promote his candidacy and has received endorsements from several prominent Democrats. The Arizona Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has nominated California Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, setting up a potential showdown with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who has vowed to block the pair. Jeffries cited Schiff and Swalwell's "decades of distinguished leadership providing oversight" of the intelligence community and their careers as prosecutors before serving in Congress. The move signals a rocky start to the relationship between Jeffries and McCarthy, with the potential conflict between them affecting the committee's work.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday to pay their respects to Lisa Marie Presley. During the memorial service, her eldest daughter, Riley Keough, was remembered for her loving motherhood and dedication to her father's legacy. Her husband, Ben Smith-Peterson, read a eulogy on her behalf, revealing that the couple had welcomed a daughter into the world just weeks before the service. The memorial was a touching tribute to Lisa Marie's life and legacy, and a reminder of the love she had for her family.
Richard "Bigo" Barnett, an Arkansas man, was found guilty on all counts Monday after brief jury deliberations for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He was convicted of eight counts, including felony charges of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, and faces up to 20 years in prison. Barnett is the latest of more than 400 people to be charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol, which left five people dead and dozens of police officers injured.
Former FBI counterintelligence official Charles McGonigal and former Russian diplomat Sergey Shestakov have been indicted on charges of violating U.S. sanctions and money laundering. The two are accused of working for Russian energy magnate Oleg Deripaska to investigate a rival Russian oligarch in 2021 and of failing to report their contacts with foreign officials to the FBI. If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison.