This report from the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General reveals that the group that organized the pro-Donald Trump rally on Jan. 6, 2021 misled government officials about plans for attendees to march on the U.S. Capitol. Text messages between the rally's organizer and a representative of the group Women for America First show that they intentionally failed to disclose information about the march. The report is a reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in the planning of large-scale events and for government officials to be vigilant in ensuring that organizers are not withholding information.
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Eight House Democrats are calling on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from a case involving former President Donald Trump's immunity from federal prosecution due to his wife's political activities and his financial situation. The Democrats argued that Thomas' financial situation and his wife's political activities raise questions about his impartiality and should lead him to recuse himself from the case. They urged the Supreme Court to take the necessary steps to ensure that the case is heard by impartial justices.
The White House and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met on Saturday to discuss a potential immigration deal, however progress has been slow and a deal is unlikely to be reached before Christmas. The chamber is not set to reconvene until Jan. 9, meaning any aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan will be delayed until then. The White House and the CHC have yet to reach an agreement on the immigration deal.
Lesley Wolf, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, defended her work in a closed-door deposition with congressional investigators on Thursday, despite facing threats and harassment. She said that she was legally obligated not to address specific allegations made by IRS whistleblowers due to Justice Department policies. Wolf also accused Republicans of coddling the president’s son Hunter Biden, and said that the truth has become collateral damage in today's political climate.
Key takeaways: The Senate passed a defense policy bill that authorizes a 3% pay raise for troops, the largest in more than two decades. The…
Hunter Biden has offered to testify in a public hearing before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees in response to a subpoena issued by the GOP-led House Oversight Committee. He has refused to comply with the subpoena, instead opting to answer questions from lawmakers in a public setting. House Republicans have rejected the offer, saying they want him to testify privately first. It is unclear how the committees will respond to Hunter Biden's offer.
The House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday to formally launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, which will put Republicans in districts he won in 2020 on the record. The inquiry, which is being led by Republicans on the House Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees, has so far uncovered no wrongdoing by the president. The vote is expected to pass, with Republican leaders only able to afford to lose a handful of members, and the outcome of the inquiry remains to be seen.
Key takeaways: The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled that the Democratic-controlled legislature will have the opportunity to approve new congressional district maps…