Congressional Republicans are examining potential retaliation against the IRS whistleblowers regarding the Hunter Biden investigation. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, with other Republicans, send a letter regarding IRS whistleblowers and the DOJ’s Hunter Biden probe. They urged the U.S. Office…

One of the most covered stories about the upcoming Olympics is who’s not competing in Paris. WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark has been left off the Team USA roster in favor of more veteran talent, like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi. But a generation ago, none of these women would have been allowed to…

Former President Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test but confused his own doctor’s name, mentioning “Doc Ronny Johnson” instead of Ronny Jackson. Trump questioned Biden’s mental acuity while speaking in Detroit. He praised “Doc Ronny Johnson” from Texas, who he believed called him the healthiest president in history. A spokesperson…

In a special election for Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District, the Republican candidate, Michael Rulli, secured a victory on Tuesday, June 11. Despite this win, the outcome is being interpreted as encouraging news for Democrats. Historically, this district has been a stronghold for Republicans, with the party winning by a 30-point margin in the last four…

The head of the Department of Justice, Attorney General Merrick Garland, held in contempt of Congress. And “life-threatening” flooding in south Florida as more torrential rain is expected Thursday. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 13, 2024. Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress In an effort led…

Donald Trump is calling for the criminal prosecution of members of the congressional Jan. 6 investigative committee, all of whom are his political opponents. The former president expressed his opinion on Truth Social, his social media platform, on Thursday, June 6. “INDICT THE UNSELECT J6 COMMITTEE FOR ILLEGALLY DELETING AND DESTROYING ALL OF THEIR ‘FINDINGS!’”…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress during a visit to Washington, D.C. in July. In a statement, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, D-Ky., said Netanyahu will “present the truth” about Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.  The invitation was extended by the top leaders…

President Joe Biden comments on his son’s federal gun trial during a wide-ranging interview. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned a visit to D.C. to address Congress. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 7, 2024. President says he would not pardon Hunter Biden in federal gun trial As the prosecution is set…

An article from the Wall Street Journal titled “Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping” is causing controversy in the media and among lawmakers. The article lists examples of slow and inaccurate responses President Joe Biden has allegedly made behind the scenes, according to anonymous sources. However, it is unclear who the Journal spoke…

Donald Trump is found guilty of 34 felonies in New York. What comes next? And what does the historic verdict mean for the former president? A police officer was killed during a deadly ambush in Minnesota. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 31, 2024. Donald Trump found guilty on 34…