Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary, defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. The runoff is set for June 27, with Cassidy conceding defeat after a campaign marked by President Trump's opposition to the senator.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former deputy U.S. surgeon general and Coast Guard rear admiral, is the leading candidate to become the next CDC director. The nomination requires former President Trump’s approval amid ongoing agency challenges and vaccine policy controversies.
House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., has filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress after a report concluded there is “substantial evidence” Santos violated federal criminal laws. Santos responded to the report, saying he was “deeply disappointed” and will “continue to fight for the truth and justice.” The resolution will now be sent to the full House for consideration, and if approved, Santos would be the first member of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced plans to seek subpoenas for three influential conservatives as part of their investigation into Supreme Court ethics. This follows news reports about justices accepting gifts and trips from billionaires without disclosing them, as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to shield Gov. Scott Walker from a criminal investigation. The committee is hoping the subpoenas will provide more information about the influence of wealthy donors on the Supreme Court.
Two IRS agents testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, revealing that the Justice Department had stifled their investigation into tax crimes by Hunter Biden and pursued weaker charges than they had recommended. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) used her question time to display what appeared to be naked pictures of Hunter Biden, but other Republicans did not want to delve into the whistleblower allegations. The testimony of Shapley and Ziegler has raised questions about the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes.
On Sunday, a small bag of cocaine was discovered near a lobby in the White House West Wing, prompting a brief evacuation. Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, has sent a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle requesting more information about the incident and a staff-level briefing. The discovery of the cocaine has raised questions about the security of the White House and the effectiveness of the Secret Service, prompting a congressional investigation into the security practices at the White House.
The House Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's interactions with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, finding no further action necessary. Swalwell expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, and the committee cautioned members to be aware of foreign attempts to gain improper influence. The investigation has now been closed, with no further details provided.
Republican donor Harlan Crow has refused to provide a list of gifts he gave to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, prompting criticism from Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). Crow's lawyer argued that the Senate Finance Committee lacks a legislative purpose in its request for the list of gifts, and Senator Wyden has called for Justice Thomas to step down. It is unclear whether the Committee will pursue further action against Crow.