David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in charge of the federal investigation into Hunter Biden, has released a letter to Congress clarifying the misperception of a cover-up and to avoid future confusion. Hunter Biden has been charged with two misdemeanor tax charges and a felony gun charge, and the outcome of the investigation remains to be seen. Despite the claims of a cover-up, there is very little evidence to substantiate them.
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A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has denied the Justice Department's request to pause a sweeping ruling preventing many government entities from flagging social media misinformation to the platforms. The ruling prevents top Biden administration officials and several agencies from contacting social media companies, and Judge Doughty stated that those being "censored" suffered far a greater injury than the government. The Justice Department argued that the injunction was too broad, but Judge Doughty rejected this claim, saying that the injunction was narrowly tailored to protect the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Missouri and Louisiana.
Patrick Crusius, the perpetrator of the El Paso Walmart shooting which left 23 people dead and more than two dozen injured, was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences on Friday. The plea agreement took the death penalty off the table, although he could still face it in a separate case. The attack was a stark reminder of the devastating impact of hate crimes and gun violence, and the need for greater efforts to prevent them.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar have written a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting a federal investigation into the actions of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been accused of luring and transporting migrants from Massachusetts to California and other states. The letter states that DeSantis has been using people as "political props" and that a federal investigation is necessary to ensure that the migrants' rights are being respected. Newsom, Bonta, and Salazar are urging Garland to take action and are hopeful that their request will be taken seriously.
A federal judge in Florida has ordered that more information be made public from the search warrant affidavit that led the FBI to discover a trove of classified documents at Donald Trump's Florida resort. The Justice Department agreed to disclose some of the previously blacked-out portions of the warrant application, though it is unclear what information will be released. The documents were found to contain classified information, though the exact nature of the documents has not been disclosed.
David Weiss Reaffirms “Ultimate Authority” to Bring Charges Against Hunter Biden in Any Jurisdiction
David Weiss Reaffirms “Ultimate Authority” to Bring Charges Against Hunter Biden in Any Jurisdiction
U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss has stated that he has "ultimate authority" to bring charges against Hunter Biden in any jurisdiction, despite allegations from an IRS whistleblower that he was hamstrung by the Justice Department. This has sparked debate over whether congressional Republicans should start the impeachment process for President Joe Biden, with Nikki Haley in favor of it, while the Justice Department and IRS have yet to provide the requested documents.
Rudy Giuliani, former personal attorney for former President Donald Trump, has been interviewed by federal investigators as part of a special counsel investigation into the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani has denied any wrongdoing and has said he was acting in his capacity as a private attorney for Trump. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly nearing decisions surrounding any charges in the investigation, though it is unclear what, if any, charges Giuliani may face.
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.