PM Modi, US President Biden start bilateral talks at White House

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

Trump Accepts Offer to Debate Biden

Trump Accepts Offer , to Debate Biden. On May 15, President Biden revealed that he agreed to an offer from CNN to debate Donald Trump and then challenged his predecessor to do the same. I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place, President Joe Biden, via X. Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again, President Joe Biden, via video message. Well, make my day, pal, I’ll even do it twice. So let’s pick the dates, Donald – I hear you’re free on Wednesdays, President Joe Biden, via video message. Trump took to Truth Social to respond. I am Ready and Willing to Debate Crooked Joe at the two proposed times in June and September, Donald Trump, via Truth Social. Both candidates have expressed a preference to debate sooner than the fall dates initially proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Both candidates have expressed a preference to debate sooner than the fall dates initially proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates. According to Biden campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillion, those dates are "out of step with changes in the structure of our elections and the interests of voters.". Trump went on to say that he'd like to debate Biden more than twice. I would strongly recommend more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue, although Biden is supposedly afraid of crowds - , Donald Trump, via Truth Social. That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. 'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!', Donald Trump, via Truth Social. That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. 'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!', Donald Trump, via Truth Social. The first debate between the two presidential candidates will be June 27. The first debate between the two presidential candidates will be June 27

Gaza War: PM Modi's Secret Diplomatic Mission: What Did He Say to Israeli Counterpart? Oneindia News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's revelation about India's diplomatic intervention in the Gaza conflict has sparked intrigue. In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, PM Modi disclosed sending a special envoy to Israel during Ramadan, urging them to cease airstrikes in Gaza. Despite facing criticism and navigating domestic political campaigns, PM Modi's diplomatic stance adds complexity to India's foreign policy. Explore the implications of PM Modi's actions and their impact on global relations in this insightful discussion. #PMModi #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelIndiaRelations #IsraelPalestine #BenjaminNetanyahu #NarendraModi #Ramazan #IndiaIsrael #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~

Consumer Outlook Plunges Amid Fears of More Price Hikes Ahead

Consumer Outlook , Plunges Amid Fears of , More Price Hikes Ahead. CNN reports that sentiment about the economy among consumers in the United States has plummeted to the lowest level in the past six months. According to the latest consumer survey by the University of Michigan, consumers are also bracing for more price increases in the year ahead. . The consumer expectations gauge, which is closely monitored by the White House, dropped 13%, representing the most significant single month decline since mid-2021. The latest news is still better than last May when inflation was at 4% compared to the current 3.5% reading. However, CNN points out that despite inflation being lower than the same time last year, the numbers have been moving in the wrong direction. The trajectory has shifted economist expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut rates. . The latest Fed report saw expectations for year-ahead inflation increase to 3.5% from the 3.2% forecast in April. . At the same time, long-run expectations for inflation also increased to 3.1% from April's 3.0%. . According to Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee, the latest data , "bodes awful for progress on inflation.". There isn’t, at this time, much evidence in my view that inflation is stalling out at 3%, Austan Goolsbee, Chicago Federal Reserve President, via CNN

US News: Driver rams car into White House Gate, dies | Probe launched | Oneindia News

A driver died after crashing a car into the exterior gate of the White House late Saturday, the US Secret Service said. "Shortly before 10:30 pm a vehicle travelling at a high speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex" the service said in a statement on social media platform X. The Secret Service, along with the police and fire departments of the District of Columbia, have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. He added there was "no threat or public safety implications". In January, authorities detained another person who crashed a vehicle into the exterior gate of the same complex. #WhiteHouseGate #SecurityBreach #USNews #DriverIncident #InvestigationLaunched #SecretService #BreakingNews #USIncident #SecurityAlert #DriverFatality ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~

Biden’s Comment on India-Japan Triggers Controversy, White House Clarifies Remark | Oneindia News

The White House defended President Biden's comments on 'xenophobia' regarding India, China, and Japan, stressing the positive role of immigrants in the US. Biden's remarks, made at a Democratic Party fundraiser, linked economic challenges in these countries to xenophobia, but faced criticism. Nonetheless, the White House reaffirmed Biden's commitment to strengthening ties with allies like India and Japan. #WhiteHouse #PresidentBiden #JapanIndia #USIndia #USJapan #Xenophobia #BidenGaffe #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

U.S. Presidential Election: Trump's Integrity Concerns: What Happens If He Loses in 2024? | Oneindia

Join us as we delve into Donald Trump's candid conversation with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel regarding his plans if he loses the 2024 White House race to Biden. Trump's remarks on election integrity and potential outcomes shed light on his post-election strategy. Stay tuned for insights and analysis on this critical issue. #USNews #USPresidentialElection #UnitedStates #AmericanElection #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #BidenvsTrump #TrumpSpeech #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~