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Biden Refuses to Release Hur Interview Audio

The House Judiciary and Oversight committees voted to advance charges against AG Garland for not providing audio from President Biden's interview.

President Biden asserted executive privilege to deny access to the audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

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Special Counsel Who Investigated Biden Offers Fierce Defense of Report

Hur defends mental state assessment of Biden in report

Hur emphasizes impartiality in investigation

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7 months ago

Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe

Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.

Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges.

Biden Refuses to Release Hur Interview Audio

The House Judiciary and Oversight committees voted to advance charges against AG Garland for not providing audio from President Biden's interview.

President Biden asserted executive privilege to deny access to the audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

Special Counsel Who Investigated Biden Offers Fierce Defense of Report

Hur defends mental state assessment of Biden in report

Hur emphasizes impartiality in investigation

Special counsel Hur to testify on Biden documents probe

Special counsel Robert Hur emphasizes rigorous analysis in report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.

Hur considers President Biden's memory and mental state in report on criminal charges.

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House GOP escalates war on Justice Dept. as members flock to Trump trial

Republican House Judiciary and Oversight chairs criticize Biden administration for politicizing the justice system while simultaneously participating in Trump's trial.

Biden administration rolls out new asylum restrictions mirroring Trump-era policy

The Biden administration released a new rule Tuesday that largely bars migrants who traveled through other countries on their way to the US-Mexico border from applying for asylum in the United States, marking a departure from decadeslong protocol.The new 153-page proposed regulation, which could affect tens of thousands of people, is the most restrictive of a patchwork of policies put in place by the Biden administration to try and manage the US-Mexico border and is reminiscent of a Trump-era policy.

House GOP escalates war on Justice Dept. as members flock to Trump trial

Republican House Judiciary and Oversight chairs criticize Biden administration for politicizing the justice system while simultaneously participating in Trump's trial.

Biden administration rolls out new asylum restrictions mirroring Trump-era policy

The Biden administration released a new rule Tuesday that largely bars migrants who traveled through other countries on their way to the US-Mexico border from applying for asylum in the United States, marking a departure from decadeslong protocol.The new 153-page proposed regulation, which could affect tens of thousands of people, is the most restrictive of a patchwork of policies put in place by the Biden administration to try and manage the US-Mexico border and is reminiscent of a Trump-era policy.

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Poised and Precise, Hur Enters Fray Over Special Counsel's Report on Biden

Robert K. Hur corrected an error about a Democratic lawyer during his testimony.

Despite facing criticism, Robert K. Hur maintained composure during his testimony.

5 Takeaways From Hur's Testimony About the Biden Classified Documents Inquiry

Republicans were upset that Mr. Biden was not charged with a crime despite insufficient evidence.

Democrats accused Mr. Hur of smearing Mr. Biden's mental acuity, saying it violated Justice Department practices.

Poised and Precise, Hur Enters Fray Over Special Counsel's Report on Biden

Robert K. Hur corrected an error about a Democratic lawyer during his testimony.

Despite facing criticism, Robert K. Hur maintained composure during his testimony.

5 Takeaways From Hur's Testimony About the Biden Classified Documents Inquiry

Republicans were upset that Mr. Biden was not charged with a crime despite insufficient evidence.

Democrats accused Mr. Hur of smearing Mr. Biden's mental acuity, saying it violated Justice Department practices.

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What If the Problem Is Not with Special Counsels, But Instead the Presidency? - emptywheel

Hur hired high-profile Republican defense attorney for his House testimony.

Hur's resignation raises concerns about potential impact of his testimony.

The David Weiss and Leo Wise Inconsistencies Left Out of Hunter Biden Arraignment Coverage - emptywheel

David Weiss testified to the House Judiciary Committee that the investigation into Hunter Biden was continuing, contradicting previous claims that the case was coming to a close.

Former Hunter Biden attorney Chris Clark submitted a declaration stating that Weiss' claim conflicts with what Weiss' associate Shannon Hanson told him on June 19, 2023.

What If the Problem Is Not with Special Counsels, But Instead the Presidency? - emptywheel

Hur hired high-profile Republican defense attorney for his House testimony.

Hur's resignation raises concerns about potential impact of his testimony.

The David Weiss and Leo Wise Inconsistencies Left Out of Hunter Biden Arraignment Coverage - emptywheel

David Weiss testified to the House Judiciary Committee that the investigation into Hunter Biden was continuing, contradicting previous claims that the case was coming to a close.

Former Hunter Biden attorney Chris Clark submitted a declaration stating that Weiss' claim conflicts with what Weiss' associate Shannon Hanson told him on June 19, 2023.

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Scott Brady Admitted He "Was in the Room" for One Partisan Errand; Was There a Second? - emptywheel

Scott Brady refused to say whether he believes voter fraud undermined the 2020 election during his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General investigated a complaint regarding Brady's response to a reporter's question about a letter critical of a voting fraud investigations memorandum issued by William Barr.

The FTC is investigating Elon Musk's handling of Twitter Blue and the 'Twitter Files' | Engadget

The Federal Trade Commission is stepping up its investigation into some of Twitter's most controversial decisions since Elon Musk took over the company last fall.That includes the company's mass layoffs and the launch of Twitter Blue, as well as the company's dealings with journalists involved with the so-called "Twitter Files," according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.

Scott Brady Admitted He "Was in the Room" for One Partisan Errand; Was There a Second? - emptywheel

Scott Brady refused to say whether he believes voter fraud undermined the 2020 election during his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General investigated a complaint regarding Brady's response to a reporter's question about a letter critical of a voting fraud investigations memorandum issued by William Barr.

The FTC is investigating Elon Musk's handling of Twitter Blue and the 'Twitter Files' | Engadget

The Federal Trade Commission is stepping up its investigation into some of Twitter's most controversial decisions since Elon Musk took over the company last fall.That includes the company's mass layoffs and the launch of Twitter Blue, as well as the company's dealings with journalists involved with the so-called "Twitter Files," according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.

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Lawmakers Push New Legal Front Against Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden faces potential criminal prosecution

House committees planning to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

Jim Jordan Spends Thanksgiving Trying to Own the Libs on Social Media with Provocative Cowboys and Redskins' Post

Rep. Jim Jordan trolls progressives on Thanksgiving by posting about the Cowboys and Redskins game.

Jordan is known for his controversial role in the Capitol riots on January 6th and for his involvement with the Ohio State wrestling program.

@MitchWrites 1 year ago

Between this and the New York DA debacle, Jordan is making it pretty clear he has something against government agencies actually doing their jobs. Projecting much?

Congressional Republicans subpoena the FTC for asking Twitter too many questions

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday subpoenaed the Federal Trade Commission for documents related to its ongoing privacy investigation into Elon Musk's Twitter, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair of the committee, authorized the subpoena sent to FTC Chair Lina Khan, accusing the agency of refusing to comply with a handful of other requests the committee has made over the last few months.

@Jackhokie 1 year ago

RT @piyushmittal: I donât like the look of this ????

Chief Justice John Roberts punts on request to testify about Supreme Court ethics

Chief Justice John Roberts has declined to directly respond to a congressional request for his testimony at a Supreme Court ethics hearing next month about Justice Clarence Thomas' alleged ethical lapses.Roberts instead referred the request from Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin to the Judicial Conference, which serves as the policy-making body of the federal courts.

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Montana bill would let students misgender classmates

Montana schools would not be able to punish students who purposely misgender or deadname their transgender peers under a Republican-backed legislative proposal that opponents argue will increase bullying of children who are already struggling for acceptance.The proposal, co-sponsored by more than two dozen GOP lawmakers, would declare that it's not discrimination to use a transgender classmate's legal name or refer to them by their birth gender.

Montana lawmakers amend proposed transgender harassment bill

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Montana state Capitol protesting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Helena, Mont., March 15, 2021.Thom Bridge (AP) Montana lawmakers on Thursday amended a proposed bill that opponents criticized as letting students avoid punishment for intentionally misgendering or deadnaming their transgender peers.

Montana bill would let students misgender classmates

Montana schools would not be able to punish students who purposely misgender or deadname their transgender peers under a Republican-backed legislative proposal that opponents argue will increase bullying of children who are already struggling for acceptance.The proposal, co-sponsored by more than two dozen GOP lawmakers, would declare that it's not discrimination to use a transgender classmate's legal name or refer to them by their birth gender.

Montana lawmakers amend proposed transgender harassment bill

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Montana state Capitol protesting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Helena, Mont., March 15, 2021.Thom Bridge (AP) Montana lawmakers on Thursday amended a proposed bill that opponents criticized as letting students avoid punishment for intentionally misgendering or deadnaming their transgender peers.

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The FTC's Twitter privacy investigations have ramped up since Elon Musk's takeover

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had its eye on Twitter since well before Elon Musk bought the outfit, but now we have a better idea about what questions it's been asking lately.Not only have the investigations continued, but the FTC has been looking into the company's abilities to keep user data secure, the development of the Twitter Blue subscription plan, and pulling together information on the actions of the company's new owner.

Warren Calls for Supreme Court to Be Bound to Ethics Code Amidst Leak Allegation

Conservative justice Samuel Alito allegedly leaked a landmark Supreme Court decision to an activist in 2014.Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) speaks during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade May 3, 2022 in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong / Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) has called for the implementation of stricter ethics rules governing Supreme Court justices after explosive testimony from a former conservative activist revealed that certain right-wing justices had maintained close relationships with conservative evangelical groups over the course of decades.

Musk says X plans to sue 'perpetrators and collaborators' behind advertising boycott

Elon Musk announced X will sue those involved in advertising boycott racket.