On December 13, the Republican-controlled
House authorized an impeachment
inquiry into President Joe Biden.
.
On December 13, the Republican-controlled
House authorized an impeachment
inquiry into President Joe Biden.
.
NBC reports that GOP members of the House believe
the formal step will help them better enforce
subpoenas involved with the investigation.
If a majority of the House now
says we’re in an official impeachment
inquiry as part of our constitutional
duty to do oversight, that carries
weight.
That’s going to help
us get these witnesses in, Jim Jordan, Judiciary Committee Chairman R-Ohio, via NBC.
The vote came after Republicans
looked to depose the president's son,
Hunter Biden, in a closed-door hearing.
.
The younger Biden did not appear for his deposition.
Instead, he held a press conference outside of the Capitol,
where he repeated his offer to testify publicly.
The younger Biden did not appear for his deposition.
Instead, he held a press conference outside of the Capitol,
where he repeated his offer to testify publicly.
I'm here today to make sure that
the House committee’s illegitimate
investigations of my family did
not proceed on distortions,
manipulated evidence and lies.
, Hunter Biden, via NBC.
I'm here today to make sure that
the House committee’s illegitimate
investigations of my family did
not proceed on distortions,
manipulated evidence and lies.
, Hunter Biden, via NBC.
And I’m here today to acknowledge
that I’ve made mistakes in my life,
and wasted opportunities
and privileges I was afforded.
For that, I’m responsible, for that
I’m accountable and for that,
I’m making amends, Hunter Biden, via NBC.
NBC reports that Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden
family have been accused of engaging in "shady business
practices" by House Oversight Chairman James Comer.
NBC reports that Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden
family have been accused of engaging in "shady business
practices" by House Oversight Chairman James Comer.
In response to Hunter failing to appear at his
closed-door deposition, Republicans confirmed that
they would move to hold him in contempt of Congress.
The president scolded Republicans in a lengthy statement
made after the vote, accusing the GOP of focusing on
impeachment rather than aid for Ukraine and Israel
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has chosen former critic JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee. Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio Senator and author, was confirmed as VP pick by RNC delegates.
Despite past criticisms of Trump, Vance has become a strong supporter. After winning his Senate seat with Trump's endorsement in 2022, Vance is now attacking Joe Biden, calling him an "incapacitated president" and accusing Democrats of lying about Biden's health.
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Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate as he seeks to unseat President Joe Biden for a second term as president of the United States. Vance is a freshman senator from Ohio who rose to fame with his 2016 memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy.' The book was turned into a movie starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams in 2020. The film adaptation received two Academy Award nominations, including a best supporting actress nomination for Close. Trump shared the news on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday.
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In a landmark decision, Hunter Biden, the son of sitting US President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on three felony counts related to illegal gun possession. The federal court in Wilmington delivered the verdict on Tuesday, marking the first time a child of a current US president has been convicted of a crime. Hunter Biden faced charges of lying about his drug use when purchasing a firearm and illegally possessing the weapon. The charges stemmed from a 2018 incident in which Biden, then struggling with drug addiction, bought a Colt Cobra .38-calibre revolver. When completing the mandatory background check form, Biden falsely stated that he was not using illegal drugs, a misrepresentation that led to his conviction.
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Hunter Biden Is Convicted , of All 3 Felonies in Federal Gun Trial.
On June 11, President Biden's son was convicted on charges tied to buying a gun in 2018, AP reports.
Prosecutors claimed Hunter lied about his previous drug use when buying the firearm.
Hunter issued a statement saying that he was disappointed by the verdict but grateful for his family and friends' support. .
His lawyer will "continue to vigorously
pursue all the legal challenges available.".
President Biden also issued a statement, saying he "will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.".
Jill and I will always be there
for Hunter and the rest of our
family with our love and support.
Nothing will ever change that, President Joe Biden, via statement.
The charges that Hunter was found guilty of include
"lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days," AP reports. .
He faces a prison sentence of up to 25 years.
A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Hunter faces another trial in September for allegedly not paying $1.4 million in taxes.
The verdict on June 11 now means that both the current president's son and his main political rival, Donald Trump, have been convicted during an election year.
The verdict on June 11 now means that both the current president's son and his main political rival, Donald Trump, have been convicted during an election year
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Federal Firearm Trial , Against Hunter Biden , Opens in Delaware.
On June 4, lawyers are scheduled to
make their opening statements in the
federal gun case against Hunter Biden. .
Associated Press reports that the son of
President Joe Biden is charged with three
felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase. .
Associated Press reports that the son of
President Joe Biden is charged with three
felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase. .
The younger Biden has been accused of making
false statements to a federally licensed gun
dealer, including that he was not a drug user.
AP notes that by Hunter's own admission, he was addicted
to crack at the time following the 2015 death of his
brother from cancer, which he detailed in his memoir.
If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, however, first-time offenders seldom receive anywhere close to the maximum sentence.
If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, however, first-time offenders seldom receive anywhere close to the maximum sentence.
Opening statements come after a deal with
prosecutors collapsed, which would have avoided
a high-profile trial ahead of the 2024 election.
Opening statements come after a deal with
prosecutors collapsed, which would have avoided
a high-profile trial ahead of the 2024 election.
Hunter has pleaded not guilty to the charges
against him and claims that he has been
unfairly targeted by the Justice Department.
Hunter has pleaded not guilty to the charges
against him and claims that he has been
unfairly targeted by the Justice Department.
The trial comes just days after former
president Donald Trump was convicted
of 34 felony charges in New York City. .
AP points out that the proximity of the two unrelated
cases underline how the legal system has taken
center stage in the build up to the 2024 election.
AP points out that the proximity of the two unrelated
cases underline how the legal system has taken
center stage in the build up to the 2024 election.
Hunter is also facing a California trial in
September, stemming from charges
of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes
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Merrick Garland , Held in Contempt of Congress.
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress on June 12, BBC reports.
The resolution was passed by a 216-207 vote.
Only one Republican,
David Joyce, voted in opposition. .
As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good
conscience support a resolution that
would further politicize our judicial
system to score political points, Rep. David Joyce, via statement.
Garland is held in contempt of Congress
for refusing to provide interview tapes with President Biden that were recorded during the Justice Department's classified document probe. .
Following the contempt vote, Garland said
House Republicans have "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon.".
Today’s vote disregards the
constitutional separation of powers,
the Justice Department’s need to
protect its investigations, and the
substantial amount of information we
have provided to the Committees. , Merrick Garland, via statement.
Garland is now the third U.S. attorney
general in American history to be held in contempt of Congress, BBC reports. .
In an opinion piece published in the 'Washington Post' on June 11, Garland said that "the Justice Department is under attack like never before.".
He pointed to a rise in "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, violence and threats of violence towards department officials by Republican critics.".
The short-term political benefits of
those tactics will never make up for
the long-term cost to our country. , Merrick Garland, via the 'Washington Post'
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This Day in History: , John F. Kennedy Is Born.
May 29, 1917.
The future U.S. President
was born in Brookline, MA.
At the time of his birth,
the Kennedys were already a
prominent and politically
active American family.
As a young man, Kennedy attended
Harvard University, graduating with honors
with a degree in international relations.
His political career began in 1952,
when he was elected to the
House of Representatives.
Kennedy served as a U.S. senator
for seven years before running
for president in 1960.
Kennedy's platform of social policies and
anti-communism, combined with his charisma,
paved a way to the White House.
He was the youngest
U.S. president ever elected.
Kennedy's life and administration
was tragically cut short by his
assassination in 1963.
He was 46 years old
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Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.
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Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro
of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the
new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show.
Normally, for the final transition of the show,
Swift is accompanied by two male dancers
who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. .
NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full
costume and showed off both his acting
and dancing skills while on stage.
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The pair's high-profile relationship
has been going on for almost a year,
beginning with rumors last summer.
In September, the couple went public
with their relationships at a Kansas City
Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears.
According to NBC, Kelce had
already attended a number of
Swift's London Eras shows. .
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show.
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show
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Supreme Court Rejects , Challenge to Tax Law on, Foreign Investments.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
NBC reports that the case had attracted scrutiny when
conservative Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse
himself despite ties with one of the challenging lawyers.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
According to the 16th Amendment
of the Constitution, Congress has the
power to "collect taxes on incomes.".
In the case, Charles and Kathleen Moore claim they were
unfairly taxed on their $40,000 investment in an
India-based company called KisanKraft Machine Tools. .
While the company made a profit, the Moores
claim that they received no dividends and that
the money was reinvested in the business.
As a result, the Moores did not pay taxes between
2006 and 2017 on what the U.S. government later
defined as income from their investment. .
Due to a provision that was part of a major tax law
enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017,
the Moores paid $15,000 in additional taxes.
They later sought a refund for that payment,
arguing that they had been unlawfully taxed
based on an increase in the value of a capital
investment not qualifying as income.
The couple's challenge was rejected
by the Supreme Court 7-2
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon general’s
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon general’s
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the ‘Coolest Moment’ of His Career to Date.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet
with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit:
The Concert at Michigan Central.'.
In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight'
on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was.
When I think about coolest moments
of my career, right now at the top,
there has to be this thing that I got
to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I got to sing ‘Sing for the Moment’
with him, which is a record where
he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I mean, just what an incredible
night and I got to go do it
in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. .
Em reached out, his team reached
out and said, ‘Would you be interested
in doing this since he was already
there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was
a joke until I met Eminem himself …
As soon as I met Eminem, it was like
the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
I was giddy, like a child.
You could see it all over my
performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'.
Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'.
I have been drowning in this album. I’ve
never wrote more songs. I’ve never took
it more serious and I’m probably gonna
release more music this year than I’ve
ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'
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Donald Trump has given his first media interview after being shot on Saturday. The former president spoke to 'The Washington Examiner' and shared that's he's rewritten the speech that he will deliver at this week's Republican National Convention in the aftermath of Saturday's assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump told reporter Salena Zito that he had originally planned to talk about President Joe Biden's policies in his speech, but he has now changed course.
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A tragic mass shooting unfolded at the Avalon Dance Club in downtown Columbus, Ohio, early Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. According to local news outlet 10TV, the incident erupted around 1:45 a.m. during an altercation at the nightclub. Officers responded to Aura, formerly known as Avalon nightclub, in the 200 block of North Fifth at about 1:45 a.m. on Friday on report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
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Cucumbers Are Recalled , in 14 States.
Fresh Start Produce Sales in Florida is
recalling cucumbers over possible salmonella contamination, 'Newsweek' reports.
The 14 states affected by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Only large, whole cucumbers
are included in the recall.
Mini and English cucumbers
are considered safe to eat.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture first informed Fresh Start that its product tested positive for salmonella.
The FDA is conducting whole genome
sequencing to determine if this sample
is related to an ongoing salmonella
outbreak investigation, Via recall notice.
Fresh Start believes it recalled the product before it could make it into consumers' hands.
Although these cucumbers are
unlikely [to be found] in the
marketplace, anyone with the
recalled product should not
consume it and should destroy
and discard it or return it to the
place of purchase for a refund, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement.
Consumers should check with their
retailer or place of purchase to
determine whether the recalled
cucumbers were sold where they shop, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement
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A Survey of US voters indicates nearly half support an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with about 60% believing he was improperly involved in his son's business dealings. The majority of..
The Republicans in the House of Representatives have initiated the process of impeaching Joe Biden by voting to officially authorize a congressional investigation. This decision sets the wheels in..
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