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what’s happening?
– Reviewed by Michael Cohen another day’s testimony at trump trial
– Democrats are angry about Biden’s flip on Israeli weapons.
– Biden campaign agrees to debate between Kamala and Vice President Trump
Biden exercises privilege to block release of Hur audio
The White House claimed executive privilege over audio and video recordings of President Biden’s meeting with Special Counsel Robert Hur during the investigation into classified documents.
“It has been the long-standing position of the executive branch of administrations of both parties that officials asserting claims of presidential executive privilege cannot be prosecuted for contempt of Congress,” Deputy Attorney General Carlos Uriarte wrote to lawmakers Thursday. mentioned in. Jim Jordan and James Comer, Chairs of the Judiciary Committee and the Oversight and Accountability Committee.
The Judiciary Committee voted Thursday afternoon to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt, raising the possibility of a vote in the full House. The White House noted that Biden had asserted the privilege at the request of the Justice Department.
Mr. Heo led an investigation into Mr. Biden’s handling of classified documents after he left office as vice president during the Obama administration. In February, Mr. Announced.
President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. (Hannah Baier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
White House
“They suck”: Even Democrats frustrated by Biden’s flip on US arms to Israel …read more
“Unprecedented” and “unfounded”: Garland scraps effort to insult Biden after Biden claims executive privilege over Herr audio …read more
capitol hill
“I must apologize”: Vulnerable Democratic House faces backlash as comparisons to 9/11 terrorists resurface …read more
Republican power show: House Republicans join Trump in court as Cohen testimony progresses …read more
Government agencies are under attack: Lawmakers request travel information after voter registration complaint …read more
“Politicized prosecution”: Jordan slams lead prosecutor in New York v. Trump trial over alleged obsession with Trump …read more
RFK Jr. said both Presidents Trump and Biden are contributing to the polarization of America.
Stories from the campaign trail
Fox News Poll: Voters reveal ‘deal-breaker’ issues in 2024 election …read more
challenge accepted: Biden campaign accepts invitation to debate between Kamala Harris and President Trump’s running mate …read more
“Strange Help”: NBC host says Biden should put RFK Jr. on debate stage because of voice issues …read more
Psaki skeptical: Jen Psaki claims plans for Biden-Trump debate could fail …read more
“Mobilize support”: Top Jewish Republican groups step up fundraising efforts for Trump …read more
Must have faith: Trump’s running mate candidates vie for approval at major Christian conferences amid speculation …read more
“My Maryland”: Top Democrat praises Republicans aiming to flip key Senate seats in deep blue states …read more
All of America
“Very alarming”: Arrests of illegal immigrants by this foreign enemy hit record high …read more
Best decision: Supreme Court rules in favor of Elizabeth Warren-initiated CFPB …read more
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