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Biden Asserts Executive Privilege Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur

Biden Asserts Executive Privilege , Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur. In February, Hur's yearlong investigation into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges. In February, Hur's yearlong investigation into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges. House Republicans were provided a transcript of Biden's interview with Hur, but they wanted the audio, which the DOJ denied. As a result, House Republicans were moving to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. On May 16, the Department of Justice told House Republicans that the president asserted executive privilege over audio from his interview with the special counsel. The move protects Garland from criminal exposure as GOP lawmakers seek to hold him accountable. Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte explained the DOJ's actions in a letter. The Attorney General must draw a line that safeguards the Department from improper political influence and protects our principles, our law enforcement work, and the people who carry out that work independently, without fear or favor, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . The Committees seek to hold the Attorney General in contempt not for failing in his duties, but for upholding them, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . With the information you now have, the Committees ought not to proceed with contempt and should instead avoid unnecessary and unwarranted conflict, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . White House Counsel Ed Siskel also wrote a letter supporting the assertion of executive privilege. . The absence of a legitimate need for the audio recordings lays bare your likely goal—to chop them up, distort them, and use them for partisan political purposes, White House Counsel Ed Siskel, via letter

Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades Amid Caitlin Clark Debut

Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades , Amid Caitlin Clark Debut. Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14. Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14. It was revealed on May 13 that the matchup has been sold out. . It was revealed on May 13 that the matchup has been sold out. . The Sun hasn't sold out a home opener since 2003, ESPN reports. . Sold-out games aren't anything new for 22-year-old Clark. Sold-out games aren't anything new for 22-year-old Clark. The former University of Iowa star routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games. The former University of Iowa star routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games. For me, this is the best part of it. You've got to go out and compete every single night, and if one night is not good for us, you have an opportunity to come back a couple days later and respond, Caitlin Clark, via ESPN. Some WNBA opponents have been moving games to bigger venues to cater to the "Caitlin Clark Effect." . Despite not making it to the playoffs since 2016, the Fever, which drafted Clark as the No. 1 overall pick, . will have 36 of its 40 regular-season games nationally televised. . The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET

These Are the 2024 Sweet 16 March Madness Teams

These Are the 2024 Sweet 16 , March Madness Teams. These Are the 2024 Sweet 16 , March Madness Teams. 64 NCAA Division I teams have been cut down to the Sweet 16, CBS News reports. . The teams that will advance in the March Madness tournament are:. North Carolina Tar Heels Iowa State Cyclones NC State Wolfpack Gonzaga Bulldogs. North Carolina Tar Heels Iowa State Cyclones NC State Wolfpack Gonzaga Bulldogs. North Carolina Tar Heels Iowa State Cyclones NC State Wolfpack Gonzaga Bulldogs. North Carolina Tar Heels Iowa State Cyclones NC State Wolfpack Gonzaga Bulldogs. Arizona Wildcats Illinois Fighting Illini Tennessee Volunteers Purdue Boilermakers. Arizona Wildcats Illinois Fighting Illini Tennessee Volunteers Purdue Boilermakers. Arizona Wildcats Illinois Fighting Illini Tennessee Volunteers Purdue Boilermakers. Arizona Wildcats Illinois Fighting Illini Tennessee Volunteers Purdue Boilermakers. Marquette Golden Eagles Creighton Bluejays Duke Blue Devils Clemson Tigers. Marquette Golden Eagles Creighton Bluejays Duke Blue Devils Clemson Tigers. Marquette Golden Eagles Creighton Bluejays Duke Blue Devils Clemson Tigers. Marquette Golden Eagles Creighton Bluejays Duke Blue Devils Clemson Tigers. Alabama Crimson Tide San Diego State Aztecs Houston Cougars University of Connecticut Huskies. Alabama Crimson Tide San Diego State Aztecs Houston Cougars University of Connecticut Huskies. Alabama Crimson Tide San Diego State Aztecs Houston Cougars University of Connecticut Huskies. Alabama Crimson Tide San Diego State Aztecs Houston Cougars University of Connecticut Huskies. Four teams remain in each regional bracket. Four teams remain in each regional bracket. In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois. In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois. In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois. In the East:, No. 1 seed Connecticut vs. No. 5 San Diego State No. 2 seed Iowa State vs. No. 3 seed Illinois. In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson. In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson. In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson. In the West:, No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 4 seed Alabama No. 2 seed Arizona vs. No. 6 seed Clemson. In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State. In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State. In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State. In the South:, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Duke No. 2. seed Marquette vs. No. 11 seed NC State. In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton. In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton. In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton. In the Midwest:, No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 5 seed Gonzaga No. 2 seed Tennessee vs. No. 3 seed Creighton. Sweet 16 games will take place from March 28-31