House Republican leaders are ignoring the prosecution of a former FBI informant who became a star witness in the GOP’s impeachment effort president biden.
Alexander Smirnov He was indicted earlier this month on charges of lying about the incident, and the Justice Department further revealed on Tuesday that he is suspected of receiving information from Russian intelligence.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman: “Well, that’s what it is.” jim jordan (R-Ohio) told reporters on Wednesday when asked about the indictment that “the basic facts remain the same.”
Chairman of the House Oversight Committee James Comer (R-Ky.) similarly argued that the Republican impeachment inquiry against the president did not hinge on Mr. Smirnov’s allegations.
Mr. Smirnov accused Mr. Biden of being involved in a bribery scheme with his son. hunter biden. He said the then-vice president and his son accepted $5 million in bribes for overseas transactions.
The complaint alleges that Mr. Smirnov fabricated the story to oppose Mr. Biden’s re-election campaign.
Mr. Smirnov’s allegations are at the center of House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry against Mr. Biden.
As the president’s younger brother, james bidentestified Wednesday that his brother was never involved in his business dealings.
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Republicans eyeing chances to regain Senate majority this year
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Republicans are eyeing a chance to regain power in the upper chamber of Congress.
and maryland and montana In fact, Republicans have their sights set on regaining control of the Senate.
With new candidates entering the race and candidates eliminated, party officials are hopeful of an intensifying battle for key seats.
former president trump republican supporter Tim Sheehy In the Montana election, he defeated a bid for a seat in the House of Representatives. matt rosendale (R-Mont).
Meanwhile, former Maryland Governor larry hogan (Republican) threw their hat into the ring to replace the outgoing Democratic senator. ben cardin.
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President Trump’s list of potential candidates — former rivals and steadfast supporters
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His predecessors include three former Republican presidential candidates and a handful of wildcard conservatives.
president trumpis on the short list of potential vice presidential candidates seeking a second term.
Sen. Tim Scott (RC), businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and the governor of florida Ron DeSantis (R) Congressmen are on his radar as well. byron donald (Republican, Florida), Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem (R) and former Hawaii congressman. Tulsi Gabbard
He was a Democrat in Congress and was seeking the party’s presidential nomination, but has since become a celebrity on the right.
Trump, the front-runner in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, acknowledged in an interview on Fox News this week that all of them are on his shortlist, but he did not say when he would make a final decision. Didn’t mention it.
“All those guys are good guys. They’re all solid,” he said of the list.
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Voters question Biden, Trump’s fitness for potential rematch
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Further polling suggests voters have doubts
president bidenis running for a second term, but they don’t have much confidence in the former Republican presidential frontrunner. president trumpwhich one.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found that just 34% of registered voters surveyed believe the 81-year-old Biden has the “mental stamina to serve a second term as president,” with 64 It turns out that % don’t think so.
The poll found similar numbers when voters were asked about Biden’s physical fitness, with 34% saying Biden was physically fit to serve a second term, compared to 34% saying he was physically fit to serve a second term. 62% of people answered.
The poll also asked registered voters about President Trump, 78, and found that 60% of voters said the former president was physically fit for another term, while 48% said he was mentally fine. I answered.
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IRS plans to crack down on private jet use
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of Internal Revenue Service The IRS plans to step up audits of corporate jets as part of a larger effort to crack down on wealthy taxpayers.
The federal government will conduct up to 40 audits of companies and wealthy individuals who take private planes for leisure while spending travel expenses to avoid taxes.
The IRS has announced that it will begin auditing corporate jets in the coming months.
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3 days Until the South Carolina Republican primary.
The 13th
Until Super Tuesday.
258 days Until the general election.
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CPAC today is kickoff National Harbor, Maryland former President Trump, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), and Brexit leader Nigel Farage. and others scheduled to speak. It runs until Saturday.
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