Negotiations between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling have stalled, with Rep. Garret Graves, R-La, accusing the Biden administration of being "unreasonable." Talks have been paused due to lack of progress, and both sides are under pressure to reach a deal before the June 1 deadline to avoid a potentially catastrophic default on U.S. debt. It is unclear at this time what the next steps will be in the negotiations.
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A high-ranking lieutenant in the Washington, D.C., police department was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly obstructing justice and making false statements. The indictment alleges that Lieutenant Shane Lamond tipped off former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio about a pending warrant for his arrest just ahead of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. If convicted, Lamond faces up to 20 years in prison for the obstruction of justice charge and up to five years for each of the false statement charges. Federal prosecutors have charged more than 400 people in connection with the Capitol attack, and the investigation is ongoing.
Leaders of the G-7 nations met on Friday to discuss new sanctions on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make the case that his nation's survival depends on the support of the U.S. and its allies at the summit on Sunday. The G-7 has already agreed on new steps to make the war more costly for Russia, and the sanctions are expected to be announced at the summit.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden and several members of his administration, accusing him of willfully violating his oath of office by failing to secure the nation's borders and enforce immigration laws. The articles are divided into three parts, and it is unclear if the articles of impeachment will move forward in the House. This marks the first impeachment introduction since Republicans took control of the U.S. House earlier this year.
Two FBI agents who testified before a House subcommittee on Thursday had their security clearances revoked due to their conduct related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a letter from the FBI to Congress. The letter was sent ahead of the hearing led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and the revocation was due to their allegiance to the United States being called into question. The FBI is continuing to investigate the attack and has charged more than 400 people in connection with the insurrection.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is still due to be deposed in the lawsuit, which seeks damages for the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking.
An 8-year-old girl has died in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas after suffering a medical emergency. The Office of Professional Responsibility will conduct an investigation, and the incident is the latest in a string of deaths of migrants in U.S. custody. Cities across the United States are struggling to provide shelter for migrants as crossings at the southern border have dropped.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that could potentially restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The anti-abortion plaintiffs argue that the FDA acted outside of its authority when it approved and expanded access to the drug. Judges, all Republican appointees, appeared to be leaning toward restricting access, which could have a major impact on women's access to safe and legal abortions in the United States. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks.