Special counsel audio shows Biden pausing, misremembering dates

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies to House Judiciary Attorney General Merrick Garland has testified to the House Judiciary regarding the Justice Department’s fairness following GOP calls to release audio between President Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur. In a 2023 recording former President Joe Biden at times speaks haltingly, having what appears to be repeated … Read more

White House singles out economist in criticism of Moody’s downgrade

White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized Moody’s choice to downgrade the U.S. sovereign credit rating due to concerns about the nation’s growing, $36 trillion debt On May 16, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, leaving the U.S. government without a top grade among any of the major rating agencies.  … Read more

Trump says former FBI Director James Comey’s post ‘meant assassination’

Republicans reject Trump tax-cut bill after president calls for unity Trump’s sweeping tax bill failed to clear a key hurdle, as hardline Republicans wanted deeper cuts to programs like Medicaid. President Donald Trump, who survived two assassination attempts last year, said former FBI Director James Comey knew “exactly” what he was doing when he shared … Read more