The House Oversight Committee is set to vote Thursday on whether to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over a document subpoenaed by Chair James Comer. The document, an FD-1023 form, was brought back from Ukraine by Rudy Giuliani and is related to an alleged bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. Attorney General William Barr set up an “intake process” for the material in April.
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Chris Christie is launching his second bid for the presidency on Tuesday, becoming the first to challenge former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary field. Despite being a close ally of Trump in the past, Christie has soured on the former president and plans to run a no-holds-barred campaign against him. The next day, former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his bid, and Christie may be the only candidate willing to openly criticize Trump.
Cornel West has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, running as a third-party candidate for the People's Party. His campaign will focus on issues such as access to jobs with living wages, decent housing, women's rights, health care for all, and de-escalating the destruction of the planet. West is the latest Black candidate to enter the 2024 presidential race, and is aiming to pursue truth and justice through his candidacy.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is officially entering the race for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, joining a field of diverse candidates including former President Donald Trump. Pence has a long history of public service and is expected to appeal to the party's traditional base while also reaching out to more moderate voters. The competition is sure to heat up in the coming months as the candidates vie for the nomination.
FBI Confirms Unclassified Record Used in Investigation of Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Joe Biden
FBI Confirms Unclassified Record Used in Investigation of Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Joe Biden
Key takeaways: FBI officials confirmed that an unclassified FBI-generated record is being used in an ongoing investigation. The FBI has not determined the allegation against…
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Monday that he will not be seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, citing the already-crowded field of contenders and Donald Trump's strong standing in the polls. Sununu has been a vocal critic of Trump and the Republican Party, and his decision to not run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to influence the future of the Republican Party from the sidelines. His decision not to run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to remain in the state and continue his work as governor.
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving the trademark of the phrase "Trump Too Small" on t-shirts and hats, which is a double entendre referring to a joke made by Senator Marco Rubio during the 2016 Republican presidential primary debate. The case, Vidal v. Elster, will decide whether California lawyer Steve Elster can register the trademark, and could have far-reaching implications for the First Amendment if the Supreme Court rules in favor of Elster. The Supreme Court has not yet set a date for the hearing.
Mike Pence has officially filed paperwork to enter the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, setting up a potential clash with his former running mate and ally, Donald Trump. Pence is expected to make a speech in Iowa on Wednesday to kick off his campaign, and is reportedly planning to visit the state almost weekly until the Iowa caucuses. The entry of Pence into the race has created an awkward dynamic with Trump, and it remains to be seen how the two former allies will interact in the race for the nomination.