Lev Parnas, a key figure in the Ukraine scandal, has warned Republicans in the House Oversight Committee that they will never find any evidence of wrongdoing by Joe or Hunter Biden. In a 10-page letter, Parnas outlined his own efforts to seek negative information about the Bidens from Ukrainian sources and said he had not found any evidence of criminal activity. He urged the committee to end their investigation and focus on other matters. The hearing is expected to shed light on the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure Ukraine into investigating the Bidens.
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A New York Supreme Court judge has ruled that Steve Bannon must pay his former legal firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron $480,487.87 plus legal fees and interest for two years' worth of unpaid work. The firm had sought $2 million in damages, but the judge ultimately ruled in favor of the firm's original claim. Bannon has yet to comment on the ruling and it is unclear if he plans to appeal the decision.
Last week, the Republican Study Committee released a 167-page document proposing changes to Social Security and Medicare, including privatization of Medicare and adjustments to the retirement age for future retirees. The White House has rejected the proposal, while Senator Rick Scott is considering a run for the White House despite receiving little support on Twitter.
The Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes, Florida has relocated a book containing Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" from the elementary section of its K-8 library to the middle school section, following a parent's complaint. Gorman expressed her disappointment in a tweet, arguing that it was a violation of children's right to free thought and free speech. Elmo Lugo, a representative from Miami-Dade County Public Schools, confirmed the relocation and said the decision was made by a committee at the school.
The White House is taking action to avoid a catastrophic default on the nation's debt by targeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other GOP House members in competitive districts. They are hoping to pass a bill that will benefit veterans and the economy, but it remains to be seen if the President's strategy will be successful. The proposed bill is a $2 trillion infrastructure plan funded by raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, while Republicans have proposed a $568 billion counteroffer.
Prince Louis, the fourth child of the British Royal Family, is celebrating his fourth birthday today. The celebration is expected to be a low-key affair at home, and Prince Louis was spotted yawning during the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III. Prince Harry has flown to London for his father's coronation, and we wish Prince Louis a happy fourth birthday.
Drew Barrymore has withdrawn from hosting duties for the upcoming MTV Movie & TV Awards in order to show solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) members who are on strike. The WGA is seeking higher pay and better benefits for its members, as well as more transparency and fair compensation for streaming services. Barrymore’s decision to step down as host is a powerful show of solidarity with the striking writers.
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, who was expelled from the GOP-dominated House of Representatives last week, is shocked at reports of legislators threatening local officials with funding cuts if he is reappointed. Rep. Gloria Johnson, who also participated in the protest, survived the vote and was not expelled. The Metro Council is meeting Monday to consider reappointing Rep. Jones, and the outcome of the meeting will show whether they stand up to the threats made by the state legislature.