Former President Donald Trump has consistently criticized the Department of Justice, a stance that continued even after special counsel Jack Smith indicted him in two criminal cases. Last fall, Trump appointed Pam Bondi as attorney general, a decision welcomed by some due to her extensive legal experience, especially compared to his initial choice, Matt Gaetz, who was under DOJ investigation. Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech at the Justice Department, where he will outline his vision for the department, emphasizing the end of perceived political weaponization of justice.
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House Republican leaders have requested documents and communications from the White House regarding Hunter Biden's decision not to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition, as part of the House's impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The letter to White House counsel Edward Siskel asks for documents and communications between White House staff and Hunter Biden or his lawyers, as well as any records sent or received by any other person or entity. The White House is expected to respond to the request in the coming days.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district judge's ruling that former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must face state election interference charges in state court. Meadows had sought to have his case moved to a federal venue, citing a federal law, but Chief Judge William Pryor ruled that the statute does not apply to former officers. The charges against Meadows stem from a lawsuit filed by the Georgia Democratic Party in August, and he has denied the allegations. It is unclear when the case will proceed in state court.
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.
The White House security adviser has warned against making "broad judgement" over the deaths of three Israeli hostages who were mistakenly killed by the Israel Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military expressed "deep sorrow" and is investigating the incident, while President Biden has been briefed by his security team. The U.S. and Israel are discussing a timetable for scaling back combat operations, and the White House is "deeply saddened" by the deaths and will continue to monitor the situation.
Key takeaways: President Joe Biden will be celebrating his 81st birthday by pardoning two lucky turkeys, Liberty and Bell. The turkey pardon ceremony provides a…
Approximately 150 people attended the protest to demand a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, symbolizing the more than 11,000 people who have died in the conflict. President Biden is delivering different messages to pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel Americans, emphasizing his support for Israel against terrorism and his work to protect civilians in Gaza.
The White House has pushed back against House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, demanding that GOP lawmakers withdraw their subpoenas and requests for interviews targeting Biden family members and administration officials. In a letter, White House counsel Richard Sauber called the requests for information and interviews “unjustified” and characterized the overall impeachment inquiry as “illegitimate.” The White House has made it clear that it will not cooperate with the inquiry, and has called on the GOP to withdraw their subpoenas and requests for interviews.