Rep. Massie presses Garland on constitutionality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment
During Tuesday’s hearing, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky questioned Attorney General Merrick about the constitutionality of appointing Jack Smith as special counsel. Garland, testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, was questioned by Massie about Smith’s appointment to oversee the classified documents and the Jan. 6 investigation into former President Donald Trump. “What authority do […]
Biden repeats Naval Academy appointment story at West Point commencement
During his commencement speech at West Point on Saturday, President Biden repeated his claim that he turned down an offer to attend the Naval Academy because he planned to play football. Biden, 81, told the graduates that he was “one of 10” appointed to the Naval Academy by Delaware Republican Sen. J. Caleb Boggs, years […]
Security concerns complicate council’s appointment of interim Haitian leader
The establishment of a council tasked with selecting a temporary replacement for outgoing Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been hampered by serious security concerns. On Sunday, one member of the nine-member council resigned after receiving death threats, leaving organizers scrambling to find her replacement. Haiti has been experiencing large-scale sociopolitical unrest since the assassination […]
Republican lawmakers suggest Podesta appointment unlawful without Senate confirmation
Republican leaders of the House Energy Committee and the Senate Environment Committee said in a letter to the White House on Wednesday that President Biden’s replacement of climate change envoy John Kerry with John Podesta will become a law in 2021. suggested that it was illegal without Senate approval. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman […]