Special Counsel David Weiss has indicated in a recent court filing that Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, is expected to be indicted this month. The filing states that the government intends to seek an indictment before the end of September, in accordance with the Speedy Trial Act. While the exact charges have not been specified in the court filing, it is reported that they are related to firearms. However, additional charges related to Hunter Biden’s taxes or his foreign business dealings could potentially be included in the indictment or pursued at a later date. Weiss’s stance on the case…
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Rep. James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky and the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has written a letter to the National Archives demanding unredacted copies of emails regarding conversations between the office of the then-Vice President Joe Biden and business friends of Hunter Biden’s. A lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act led to the disclosure of information titled “Records on Hunter Biden, James Biden, and Their Foreign Business Dealings,” and the committee is attempting to gain unfettered access to these documents. The letter refers to a number of particular emails that imply there are ties between Hunter Biden’s…
Senate Republicans and Democrats have jointly voiced opposition to the Biden administration’s interpretation of legislation affecting funding for school hunting education and archery programs. The Department of Education’s guidance in July indicated that hunting and archery programs in schools would no longer receive federal funding. This decision was based on the administration’s interpretation of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which was seen as prohibiting certain programs involving “technically dangerous weapons” from receiving taxpayer funds. A letter led by Sen. John Cornyn, signed by nine Republicans and nine Democrats, was addressed to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. It criticized the…
In Madison, Wisconsin, police have arrested a 26-year-old man, Brandon A. Thompson, in connection with a brutal sidewalk sexual assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving a University of Wisconsin-Madison student with life-threatening injuries. Thompson, a city resident, was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, facing charges of first-degree sexual assault, first-degree reckless injury, and strangulation. Additional details about the case are expected to be provided during a news briefing at 4 p.m. CT. The victim was discovered by police at around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, not far from Lake Monona. She was found to have…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has petitioned the court to impose legal sanctions against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in a lawsuit involving his organization’s alleged financial misconduct amounting to $250 million. In her filing on Tuesday, James specifically requested sanctions totaling $20,000, emphasizing that Trump has repeatedly employed the same legal argument five times, even after it was dismissed as “frivolous” by the courts on three occasions. The remaining two arguments are pending court rulings, as they were only recently filed. James’s office underscored that the court has the authority to levy sanctions against any party…
Vice President Kamala Harris has affirmed her readiness to assume the presidency if the need arises, stating that understanding the possibility of taking over the role is a fundamental part of a vice president’s duty. During an overseas trip representing President Biden at the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Harris addressed questions regarding her preparedness for the Oval Office. Associated Press reporter Chris Megerian inquired about her readiness for the presidency, referencing questions about President Biden’s age and her ability to step into the role. Harris responded positively, indicating that she is prepared for the…
It has been suggested by a constitutional scholar by the name of Jonathan Turley that in the event that an impeachment investigation is carried out against President Joe Biden, it will be necessary for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to make public the president’s communications that were sent using his email account aliases. This recommendation was made by Jonathan Turley. Given that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is mandated to make public the president’s correspondence, Turley made his suggestion in light of this obligation. There is another piece of writing that was published not so long…
Former Vice President Mike Pence is actively pursuing a potential run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, putting him in a unique position as a former vice president seeking the highest office in the land. However, his approach to this endeavor sets him apart from some fellow Republicans who are pushing to remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot. While some Republicans in New Hampshire and several other states are raising questions about Trump’s eligibility based on the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Pence has chosen not to align himself with this effort. The 14th Amendment disqualifies…
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, has expressed disappointment over the court’s decision to reduce her child support payments to $63,000 per month. She vowed to continue the legal battle and will appear in court to determine who will cover their combined legal fees of $1.5 million. In a recent hearing, Baumgartner had requested an increase in her monthly child support from the $129,000 she had been receiving to $161,000. However, the judge reduced it to $63,000, leaving her stunned. Baumgartner’s friend stated that she believes the decision is unfair and that Kevin Costner’s portrayal of her as a gold-digger…
Actor and comedian Rob Schneider criticized trans-identifying influencer Dylan Mulvaney, accusing him of “gender appropriation” in a social media post. Schneider made the argument that if “cultural appropriation” is a valid concept, then “gender appropriation” should also be recognized. Schneider’s comment drew both support and criticism. Critics pointed out his previous work as an actor, including a film where he portrayed a man who switches bodies with a teen girl. Some accused Schneider of hypocrisy, while others used derogatory language to attack him. Schneider has been vocal on various issues, including COVID-related mandates and transgender participation in sports. He has…
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to questions about claims that White House staff treats President Biden “like a toddler” and concerns from Democrat voters regarding his age. When Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked about the treatment of President Biden, Jean-Pierre dismissed the notion that he is treated like a baby, calling it a “ridiculous claim.” Doocy referred to an upcoming book by Franklin Foer titled “The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future,” in which it is suggested that Biden felt he was being treated like a toddler after making comments regarding…
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has issued subpoenas to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and several officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service. The subpoenas are part of an investigation into allegations that the Secret Service tipped off the Biden transition team about a planned interview in 2020 regarding Hunter Biden’s tax probe. Comer has accused the agencies of obstructing the congressional investigation into this matter. The subpoenas include a request for documents from Secretary Mayorkas and seek depositions from two Secret Service officials and three DHS officials. Comer contends that DHS, under Mayorkas’s leadership,…
Attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh have submitted a motion for a fresh trial, alleging that the court clerk, Rebecca Hill, engaged in jury tampering to secure a book deal. Hill authored a book titled “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders,” which was released on August 1, 2023. The motion asserts that Hill pressured jurors to swiftly deliver a guilty verdict and held frequent private discussions with the jury foreperson in an attempt to sway the panel toward a conviction. According to the defense, Hill’s motivation behind these actions was to secure a book deal and gain media exposure, which…
Former Democratic senator Dennis DeConcini expressed concerns about President Biden’s age and suggested that the Democratic Party doesn’t have many options beyond Biden. DeConcini, who served with Biden in the Senate, remarked that both he and the president are “too old” for the role. He acknowledged that Biden may stumble at times but compared him favorably to former President Trump, describing Biden as a decent person. DeConcini also noted that Democrats face a challenge because he believes Vice President Kamala Harris wouldn’t be electable if Biden didn’t run again. He emphasized that Democrats are somewhat stuck with Biden due to…
During a recent episode of “The View,” Joy Behar placed blame on former President Donald Trump and the entire Republican Party for the flooding that disrupted the Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The heavy rains had caused flash flooding, a shelter-in-place order, and extensive mud, stranding attendees in the temporary “Black Rock City.” Behar and her co-hosts linked the flooding to climate change, with Behar calling it “one of the many tragedies this summer.” Her co-hosts agreed, with Sunny Hostin emphasizing that the region had received three months’ worth of rain in just 24 hours. Behar went…
