This article discusses the testimony of Kathy Chung, President Joe Biden's former executive assistant, who helped pack up materials at his private office at the Penn Biden Center. Chung testified that she did not come across any documents marked classified during her packing of the office. The Oversight Committee has been investigating the discovery of classified documents in Biden’s home and office last year, and Chung’s testimony has provided some insight into the incident and the process of packing up the office. It is unclear if the investigation will continue or if any further action will be taken.
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James Corden aired his final episode of The Late Late Show on Thursday night, reflecting on the tumultuous times during his eight-year run and discussing iconic sketches such as "Carpool Karaoke". In his farewell speech, he implored his audience to remember the optimism that America has always stood for and to remember that we are all in this together. His final episode was a fitting tribute to the show and to the host himself.
Grammy-winning hip-hop star Pras Michel was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts related to a "clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme" funded by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho. The scheme involved payments to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign and efforts to influence the Trump administration to drop an extradition case on behalf of China. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Sessions testified in the trial, and Michel faces up to 20 years in prison. The case has highlighted the potential for foreign influence in American politics.
President Joe Biden has announced his bid for reelection, setting himself up as the Democratic Party's bulwark against the Republican Party led by Donald Trump. His campaign has hired Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Quentin Fulks, and Jen O'Malley Dillon as campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, and campaign manager respectively. With the president's announcement, the race for the White House is officially underway.
Michelle Obama Shades President Trump During “Tonight Show” Appearance, Discusses Marriage Struggles
Michelle Obama Shades President Trump During “Tonight Show” Appearance, Discusses Marriage Struggles
Michelle Obama appeared on the "Tonight Show" and threw shade at President Donald Trump for not inviting the Obamas back to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits. She also discussed her marriage struggles, emphasizing the importance of compromise and commitment in successful marriages.
Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Pras Michel is on trial in Washington, D.C. for allegedly conspiring to make illegal campaign contributions and failing to register as an agent of China. He has taken the stand in his own defense, claiming that he accepted $20 million from a Malaysian businessman and used it to pay friends to donate to a political campaign. Prosecutors allege that Michel was attempting to gain access, peddle influence, and make money. Michel's testimony is ongoing and will provide insight into the case.
The LSU Tigers women's basketball team have won their first national championship, prompting star player Angel Reese to declare that neither she nor her team will be visiting the White House. Reese suggested that the two teams should share the spotlight, and that Iowa should be invited to the White House as part of the tradition. It remains to be seen if Iowa will be invited to the White House.
Vladimir Putin traveled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of its annexation from Ukraine, one day after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him accusing him of war crimes. The warrant will severely limit Putin's ability to travel outside Russia, and in response he visited an art school and a children's center to emphasize the court's accusation of child abduction. The warrant is unlikely to lead to Putin's arrest, but will lock in his status as an international pariah.