House Republicans have introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, which would give the GOP-led committees more legal power to investigate his family's business dealings. The resolution would help the committees enforce subpoenas and allow the panels' chairmen to designate open hearings in their probe. If passed, it would give the GOP-led committees more legal power to investigate the Biden family's business dealings, with the outcome of the inquiry being closely watched by both sides of the aisle.
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Alan Hostetter, a former California police chief, was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison on Thursday for his role in the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. He was found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, entering or remaining on restricted grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon and disorderly or disruptive conduct on restricted grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon. At his sentencing hearing, Hostetter continued to spread conspiracy theories and called for the execution of Donald Trump's political enemies, prompting the judge to call his actions "a direct assault on the heart of our democracy."
Five American celebrities have been tricked into recording video messages for a stranger named "Vladimir," which were then doctored and used to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Kremlin took advantage of these celebrities by repurposing their video messages to falsely portray Zelensky as a drug addict. Microsoft's report is a reminder of the need to be aware of the potential for manipulation of public figures and their messages, as well as the importance of providing support to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed his desire for a one-on-one debate with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the upcoming Republican presidential primary. DeSantis made the comments during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, potentially resulting in a faceoff between the two candidates. The Republican Party has yet to announce any official debate plans, and it is unclear if the criteria will be met for the one-on-one debate.
Georgia Legislature has passed a new congressional redistricting plan, which dismantles Rep. Lucy McBath's (D-GA) seat to create a new court-ordered Black-majority district. The plan was approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday, but has been met with criticism from McBath's campaign manager. The new map will almost certainly be challenged in court, with the outcome of the challenge uncertain.
The Justice Department has announced the indictment of two Russian intelligence officers for a hacking campaign against U.S. and British government agencies, contractors, and NATO members. The campaign, which began in 2016 and lasted until 2022, was aimed at gathering intelligence and influencing British politics. If convicted, the two officers could face up to 20 years in prison and the Justice Department is seeking to extradite them and seize any assets they may have in the U.S.
A Texas judge has granted a temporary restraining order to allow a Dallas-area mother of two to terminate her pregnancy, despite the state's strict abortion ban. Judge Maya Guerra Gamble granted the order on Thursday, citing the public interest, and the case has drawn attention to the state's restrictive abortion laws. The mother, Kate Cox, expressed relief and gratitude for the support she has received, saying she hopes no other woman has to go through this.
Amit Patel, a former financial manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been accused of stealing more than $22 million from the team. He has been charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of illegal monetary transaction, and if convicted, could face up to 20 years in prison. The Jaguars have terminated his employment and are taking a hard stance against fraud and financial mismanagement.