Jun 23 Watch 11:21 Brooks and Capehart on how abortion restrictions could motivate voters in 2024 By Geoff Bennett, David Brooks, Jonathan Capehart New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including GOP presidential candidates embrace abortion restrictions, a report outlines fresh examples of questionable ethics from Supreme Court… Continue watching
Jun 23 Garland denies whistleblower claims of DOJ interference in Hunter Biden investigation By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back Friday against claims from IRS whistleblowers that the Justice Department interfered with the investigation into Hunter Biden, saying more broadly that attacks on the department’s independence are corrosive. Continue reading
Jun 23 GOP releases testimony alleging DOJ interference in Hunter Biden tax case By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press House Republicans released testimony Thursday from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter — a charge the department swiftly denied. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Biden and Harris hold event marking anniversary of Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling By Chris Megerian, Associated Press One year ago, Democrats suffered one of the most stinging political defeats in recent history as the Supreme Court, which had been methodically stocked with conservative appointees, eliminated the nationwide right to abortion. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as state visit by Indian Prime Minister Modi concludes By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press At a joint news conference with Biden on Thursday, Modi bristled at a reporter's question about his country's commitment to democratic values and declared "Democracy is our spirit."… Continue reading
Jun 23 Supreme Court rejects Republican-led challenge to Biden policy on deportations By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices voted 8-1 to allow the policy to take effect. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Attorney General Garland holds news briefing on fighting fentanyl supply By Associated Press The Justice Department has announced it has filed criminal charges against four Chinese chemical manufacturing companies and eight people over allegations they illegally trafficked precursor chemicals for fentanyl. Continue reading
Jun 23 Supreme Court rules for law used to prosecute people accused of encouraging illegal immigration By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The court by a 7-2 vote Friday rejected arguments the law is too broad and violates the Constitution. Continue reading
Jun 22 A year after fall of Roe v. Wade, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or restrictions By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Claire Savage, Associated Press Saturday is the one year anniversary of the court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling, which struck down Roe v. Wade. Abortion law is now in the hands of state lawmakers and courts. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Biden hosts Indian Prime Minister Modi at White House for state dinner By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite deep differences over human rights and India's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, Biden extended to Modi the administration’s third invitation for a state visit. It included the state dinner, a high diplomatic honor that the U.S. reserves for its closest allies. Continue reading