Key takeaways: Judge Aileen Cannon is facing scrutiny for her previous decision in a related case being overturned. The indictment against Trump includes 37 felony…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to address the growing gun violence crisis in the country. The proposed amendment would raise the minimum age to buy a firearm, mandate universal background checks, impose a waiting period, and ban civilians from buying assault weapons. It has been met with both support and criticism from both sides of the political aisle, sparking a national debate about gun violence and the need for comprehensive gun safety measures.
House Republicans have backed down from their threat to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after viewing an unverified tip on a form known as an FD-1023 in a secure room on Capitol Hill. The form purportedly contains an allegation that Joe Biden was involved in a bribery scheme when he was vice president, but the allegations have not been verified and the FBI has not commented on the document. House Republicans have continued to accuse Biden and his family members of bribery and corruption.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires caused an orange glow and unhealthy air quality in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, prompting advisories, school closings, and postponed outdoor events. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was used to measure the daily air pollution and communicate associated risks to the public. People are urged to limit time outside and wear masks until the air quality improves.
President Joe Biden vetoed a bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy that would have blocked his plan to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers making less than a certain amount. Biden argued that it was a "shame for working families" that lawmakers were attempting to deny relief to millions of their own constituents. The plan is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court, which is dominated by a conservative majority, and its future is uncertain.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, is pushing forward with a resolution to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over a document detailing unconfirmed allegations of a bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The document, known as a FD-1023 form, allegedly describes a criminal scheme involving Biden and a foreign national relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions. If the resolution passes, it would be the first time in history that a sitting FBI director has been held in contempt of Congress.
The House Oversight Committee is set to vote Thursday on whether to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over a document subpoenaed by Chair James Comer. The document, an FD-1023 form, was brought back from Ukraine by Rudy Giuliani and is related to an alleged bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. Attorney General William Barr set up an “intake process” for the material in April.
Key takeaways: The agreement suspends the debt limit until 2025 and restricts government spending. The agreement will allow the government to borrow more money to…