House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, citing allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption. Thomas Sobocinski refuted Shapley's claim that U.S. Attorney David Weiss said he was not the deciding person on whether charges would be filed in the Hunter Biden case. McCarthy said the House investigations into the Biden family this year have uncovered a “culture of corruption” that demands deeper review.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a difficult challenge as the House of Representatives returns from its summer recess this week, with a looming government shutdown deadline of September 30th. The situation has been complicated by the House Freedom Caucus, led by Rep. Ken Buck, who has dismissed fellow caucus member Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on a timeline for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas has said he would support a spending bill to fund the government through October, but it is unclear how the House Freedom Caucus will respond and whether McCarthy will be able to find a solution that satisfies both sides.
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has condemned Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on hundreds of military promotions, calling it a "paralyzing" move and a "national security problem." GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in, calling the policy "a national security problem" and promising to end it if elected. The hold on military promotions has been ongoing for months, creating a national security issue.
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Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) denied any involvement in conversations with Trump allies regarding his possible presiding over the January 6, 2021 joint session of Congress. A spokesperson for the senator and former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump both corroborated Grassley's denial. It remains unclear how seriously anyone in Trump's orbit considered using Grassley to grant Trump a second term in office.
Peter Navarro, former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was found guilty of criminal contempt of Congress on Thursday for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the plot to overturn the 2020 election. He faces a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of $100,000 for each count. Sentencing is set for January, and it is unclear if the conviction will lead to further legal action against Navarro or other members of the Trump administration.
Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election on November 2nd will see former White House aide Gabe Amo, endorsed by former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden, face off against U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer Gerry Leonard. If Amo wins, he will become the first Black person to ever represent Rhode Island in Congress. Both candidates are expected to ramp up their campaigns in the coming days.
The White House has filed a complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for his involvement in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, in which he stated that Congress does not have the authority to impose ethics rules on the Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has sent a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, accusing Alito of obstructing a congressional investigation and demanding action. The White House's complaint is the latest in a series of attempts to hold the Supreme Court accountable for its actions.