The FBI conducted a consensual search of former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home on Friday as part of a classified records probe. Local police were directing traffic in the area while the search was carried out, which followed the discovery of documents with classified markings by attorneys last month. The search is the latest indication that the investigation into the Trump administration's actions in the weeks leading up to the Capitol riot is expanding.
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Special counsel Jack Smith has issued a subpoena to former Vice President Mike Pence as part of the Justice Department's two-year criminal investigation into Donald Trump and his allies. Sources say the subpoena is related to the events of January 6, 2021 and Pence's interactions with Trump leading up to the 2020 election. Pence is an important witness, as he has detailed some of his interactions with Trump in a memoir.
Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building on Thursday morning, but is physically okay. The assailant fled the scene and the incident is not believed to be politically motivated. This attack is a reminder of the need for increased security for members of Congress, as other members have recently been targeted in hate-filled attacks.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has sent formal requests for documents to President Joe Biden's sons, Hunter and James Biden, and their business manager, as part of an investigation into any possible involvement by the president in their foreign business dealings. The letters seek documents and communications related to their financial conduct, particularly with individuals connected to the Chinese Communist Party. Chairman Comer is also investigating whether foreign entities sought to influence the president or his administration by providing financial benefits to his family members.
Republican Senator Mitt Romney and Representative George Santos had a tense exchange on the House floor ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, with Romney criticizing Santos for standing in the front aisle given his current ethics investigation. The exchange has sparked debate among political observers, with some questioning why Santos was in the chamber in the first place. It remains to be seen if any further action will be taken in response to the incident.
Constituents in New York have delivered petitions to House leaders in Washington D.C. calling for the resignation of their representative, George Santos, after he admitted to fabricating parts of his life. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has clarified his remarks, saying that Santos is the subject of ethics committee complaints. Santos has not called for his own resignation, and it is unclear what the outcome of the investigation will be or if the protests will have any effect.
Renowned author Salman Rushdie has made a triumphant return to the literary world, six months after surviving a brutal stabbing attack. Despite sustaining physical and mental injuries, Rushdie has refused to adopt the role of a victim and is promoting his new book, Victory City. His return is a testament to his resilience and determination, as he has vowed to eschew feelings of bitterness and continue writing.
An 82-year-old woman was mistakenly declared dead at a New York nursing home, only to be found breathing three hours later at the funeral home. The incident has raised questions about the accuracy of death declarations, prompting the New York State Department of Health to launch an investigation. The woman's condition is currently unknown, but further investigation is needed to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.