President Joe Biden has been interviewed by the office of special counsel Robert Hur as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents discovered at Biden's Wilmington home and former private office. The voluntary interview was conducted over two days at the White House, and the Justice Department has not provided any further details on the investigation. White House spokesman Ian Sams said the President and the White House are cooperating with the investigation and being as transparent as possible.
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President Joe Biden's German shepherd, Commander, is no longer on the White House campus due to a number of biting incidents. First Lady Jill Biden's spokesperson, Elizabeth Alexander, said the family is evaluating next steps and the White House is grateful for the patience and support of the U.S. Secret Service as they work through solutions.
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from John Eastman, former legal adviser to Donald Trump, who sought to shield his emails from investigators of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault. Justice Clarence Thomas, who had previously shown support for Trump's legal arguments, recused himself from the case, though the reason for his recusal is unclear. Eastman had served as a law clerk to the justice, and emails obtained by the House panel showed that Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife, corresponded with the conservative lawyer.
Former President Donald Trump may be facing a financial catastrophe, according to his former attorney Michael Cohen, after a New York Judge ordered the dissolution of some of Trump's companies and New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million civil lawsuit against Trump and others at the Trump Organization. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called the ruling a "corporate death sentence" for Trump, and Cohen echoed the sentiment, saying it is "the deathblow to Donald." The lawsuit is set to play out in a courtroom in lower Manhattan, with potential dire consequences for Trump.
Biden is out West raising money for his re-election campaign and delivering a speech about American democracy, while the House is putting a stopgap measure on the floor to keep the government open for 45 days. The president is focusing on his accomplishments as president, including his efforts to tackle the pandemic, rebuild the economy, and address climate change.
The U.S. government is facing a potential shutdown this weekend after the House of Representatives rejected a measure backed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients said President Joe Biden has no plans to talk to McCarthy, and a group of hard-right Republicans have refused to vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. The White House has urged Congress to pass a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
President Joe Biden is making history by joining striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members on the picket line in Michigan. The strike is in response to the Big Three automakers' refusal to offer better wages and working conditions. Biden's presence is an unprecedented move, and it is uncertain how it will affect the negotiations between the UAW and the automakers.