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Top House Republicans seeking documents regarding Biden's 'garbage' comment
Read full article: Top House Republicans seeking documents regarding Biden's 'garbage' commentTop House Republicans are seeking documents and internal communications regarding President Joe Biden’s statement earlier this week in which he appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump.
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
Read full article: Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffsA San Jose-based biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China.
Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket
Read full article: Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticketProminent Republicans in Kentucky have ridiculed Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to land the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket.
House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attemptThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee has issued a subpoena to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attemptCongressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania that also saw one rallygoer killed and two others seriously wounded.
Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe begin
Read full article: Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe beginRepublican and Democratic leaders, as well as some international friends and foes, are expressing shock following the news that gunfire had broken out during a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania — and relief that the former president survived the attack.
House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
Read full article: House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audioThe House has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case.
Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakers
Read full article: Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakersBipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House.
House Republicans are ready to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audio
Read full article: House Republicans are ready to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audioHouse Republicans are moving forward with holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
White House rejects long-shot House Republican effort to get President Joe Biden to testify
Read full article: White House rejects long-shot House Republican effort to get President Joe Biden to testifyThe White House is rejecting a long-shot effort from House Republicans to get President Joe Biden to testify before lawmakers in the GOP’s stalled impeachment inquiry.
Justice Department blasts GOP effort to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden audio
Read full article: Justice Department blasts GOP effort to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden audioThe Justice Department is blasting Republicans’ effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
Read full article: House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stallsHouse Republicans have invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to deliver on their stalled monthslong impeachment inquiry into the Biden family businesses.
Republicans threaten to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden documents case
Read full article: Republicans threaten to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden documents caseHouse Republicans are threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he does not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
Republicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds down
Read full article: Republicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds downThe House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is winding down as Republicans have yet to find hard evidence of presidential wrongdoing.
Hunter Biden rebuffs Republicans' invitation to appear for a public hearing
Read full article: Hunter Biden rebuffs Republicans' invitation to appear for a public hearingHunter Biden has rejected an invitation from House Republicans to appear for a public hearing next week alongside former business associates.
Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
Read full article: Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in JapanJapan says it'll join the U.S. military in returning its Ospreys to flight following the deaths of eight U.S. service members in a crash there in November.
House Republicans invite Hunter Biden and former associates for a public hearing in mid-March
Read full article: House Republicans invite Hunter Biden and former associates for a public hearing in mid-MarchHouse Republicans have invited Hunter Biden and his former business associates to appear at a public hearing on March 20.
How clean is the dirt on Hunter Biden? A key Republican source is charged with lying to the FBI
Read full article: How clean is the dirt on Hunter Biden? A key Republican source is charged with lying to the FBIAn FBI informant who was once held up by Republicans as a credible source of information about Hunter Biden now finds himself charged with lying to federal authorities.
Hunter Biden in defiant deposition blasts GOP, insists he did not involve his father in business
Read full article: Hunter Biden in defiant deposition blasts GOP, insists he did not involve his father in businessHunter Biden has appeared on Capitol Hill for a defiant closed-door deposition with lawmakers.
James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the president
Read full article: James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the presidentJames Biden will appear before Republicans for a private interview next month as lawmakers seek to regain some momentum in their monthslong impeachment inquiry into his brother, President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with Republicans after months of defiance
Read full article: Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with Republicans after months of defianceHunter Biden has agreed to appear before House Republicans for a private deposition next month, ending months of defiance from the president’s son, who had insisted on testifying publicly.
Hunter Biden indicates willingness to comply with a Republican subpoena under certain conditions
Read full article: Hunter Biden indicates willingness to comply with a Republican subpoena under certain conditionsHunter Biden has indicated a new willingness to testify before lawmakers under certain conditions as part of the impeachment inquiry against his father President Joe Biden.
The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friends
Read full article: The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friendsThe Kentucky congressman who's leading House Republicans' impeachment investigation of President Joe Biden has focused on the Biden family’s use of shell companies.
Republicans threaten contempt proceedings if Hunter Biden refuses to appear for deposition
Read full article: Republicans threaten contempt proceedings if Hunter Biden refuses to appear for depositionHouse Republicans are warning Hunter Biden that they will move to hold him in contempt of Congress if he doesn’t appear this month for a closed-door deposition, raising the stakes in the growing standoff over testimony from President Joe Biden’s son.
House Republicans reiterate their demand for Hunter Biden to appear for a private deposition
Read full article: House Republicans reiterate their demand for Hunter Biden to appear for a private depositionHouse Republicans are demanding that Hunter Biden appear this month for a closed-door deposition, rejecting his offer to testify publicly while pledging to release a transcript of the private interview for transparency.
Hunter Biden tells Congress he'd testify publicly, but Republicans demand closed-door session
Read full article: Hunter Biden tells Congress he'd testify publicly, but Republicans demand closed-door sessionHunter Biden has offered to testify publicly before Congress, striking a defiant note in response to a subpoena from Republicans.
White House denounces 'irresponsible' subpoenas from House GOP and says they should be withdrawn
Read full article: White House denounces 'irresponsible' subpoenas from House GOP and says they should be withdrawnThe White House is firing back on a recent subpoenas issued by House Republicans targeting members of President Joe Biden’s family and his aides.
Jim Biden's last name has helped open doors. It also has made him a target of House Republicans
Read full article: Jim Biden's last name has helped open doors. It also has made him a target of House RepublicansRepublicans are increasingly focused on President Joe Biden's brother Jim as they dig for evidence that could be used for impeachment proceedings.
House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
Read full article: House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back upHunter Biden's attorney says subpoenas issued by House Republicans to members of President Joe Biden’s family are a “political stunt."
Shutdown's shadow, Biden's speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
Read full article: Shutdown's shadow, Biden's speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearingHouse Republicans repeatedly used the word “brand” at their opening impeachment inquiry as a shorthand to allege that Hunter Biden was selling access to his family’s power and connections when he pursued lucrative business dealings.
House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
Read full article: House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearingHouse Republicans have spent more than six hours making their case for pursuing an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
As the death toll in stifling Texas prisons climbs, congressional Democrats ask for investigation
Read full article: As the death toll in stifling Texas prisons climbs, congressional Democrats ask for investigationMost Texas prisons lack air conditioning. At least 41 prisoners have died of heart-related or undetermined causes since the unrelenting heat wave began.
House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Dan Snyder to the DOJ for investigation
Read full article: House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Dan Snyder to the DOJ for investigationThe ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform is asking the Republican chair in charge to refer former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to the Department of Justice for lying under oath.
Hunter Biden sold 'illusion of access' to his father, former business partner tells Congress
Read full article: Hunter Biden sold 'illusion of access' to his father, former business partner tells CongressHunter Biden’s former business partner has testified to Congress that President Joe Biden was never directly involved in their financial dealings, even though Hunter would often put his famous father on speakerphone to impress clients and business associates.
Democrats claim the GOP is withholding evidence contradicting claims in Hunter Biden probe
Read full article: Democrats claim the GOP is withholding evidence contradicting claims in Hunter Biden probeHouse Democrats are demanding the release of a transcript from a new FBI witness, saying it contradicts Republicans’ claims in the vast congressional inquiry into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Grassley releases full FBI memo with unverified claims about Hunter Biden's work in Ukraine
Read full article: Grassley releases full FBI memo with unverified claims about Hunter Biden's work in UkraineRepublican Sen. Chuck Grassley has released an unclassified document that Republicans claim is significant in their investigation of Hunter Biden.
IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden case
Read full article: IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden caseHouse Republicans are raising unsubstantiated allegations against President Joe Biden over his family’s finances.
Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case. Here's what to know.
Read full article: Top Republicans are gearing up to investigate the Hunter Biden case. Here's what to know.The Republicans who lead three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department’s handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency.
House Republicans pull back contempt charge against FBI director Wray over Biden doc
Read full article: House Republicans pull back contempt charge against FBI director Wray over Biden docThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee has called off a vote that would move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
House Republicans ready contempt vote against FBI director Wray over Biden document
Read full article: House Republicans ready contempt vote against FBI director Wray over Biden documentThe House Oversight chairman says he plans to move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
FBI offers to show GOP chairman document that purports to relate to Biden, his family
Read full article: FBI offers to show GOP chairman document that purports to relate to Biden, his familyThe FBI has offered to show top lawmakers next week a bureau document that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family following weeks of demands by congressional Republicans and a contempt threat against Director Christopher Wray.
GOP says Biden family financial records a smoking gun. White House calls it a 'political stunt'
Read full article: GOP says Biden family financial records a smoking gun. White House calls it a 'political stunt'House Republicans have detailed what they say are concerning new findings about President Joe Biden’s family and their finances.
DC braces for 'robust oversight' after criminal code fiasco
Read full article: DC braces for 'robust oversight' after criminal code fiascoPresident Joe Biden’s signature on a measure nullifying the recent overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code marked the end of one bruising public fight between Congress and local lawmakers.
After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks
Read full article: After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checksPresident Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to go door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, to check on families affected by the toxic train derailment that has morphed into a political controversy.
Ex-Twitter execs deny pressure to block Hunter Biden story
Read full article: Ex-Twitter execs deny pressure to block Hunter Biden storyFormer Twitter executives conceded to Congress that they made a mistake by blocking a story about Hunter Biden, the president’s son, from the social media platform in the run-up to the 2020 election.
Ex-Twitter execs to testify on block of Hunter Biden story
Read full article: Ex-Twitter execs to testify on block of Hunter Biden storyThe House Oversight Committee is set to hear testimony from former Twitter employees involved in the social media platform’s handling of reporting on President Joe Biden’s son Hunter.
House Republicans push for info on Hunter Biden's art sales
Read full article: House Republicans push for info on Hunter Biden's art salesHouse Republicans have renewed an investigation into the art dealings of Hunter Biden, pushing for details as part of the party’s long-promised probe of President Joe Biden and his family.
House GOP demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs case
Read full article: House GOP demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs caseNewly empowered House Republicans are demanding the White House turn over all information related to its searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.
Groups urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violence
Read full article: Groups urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violenceDozens of military veterans have hand-delivered letters to top Republicans in the U.S. House, calling on them to publicly condemn political violence as the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol approaches.