House Republicans to consider holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

Representatives James Comer and Jim Jordan released resolution over Biden’s refusal to comply with subpoena for private testimony Republicans on the US House oversight committee will on Wednesday consider a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with a subpoena for testimony. The personal struggles and legal travails … Read more

Trump blasts Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis after romantic partner allegations: ‘Totally compromised’

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the 2020 election case against him in Georgia should be dropped after prosecutor Fani Willis was accused of ethics violations. A co-defendant in the Trump case alleged in court documents that Willis had an “improper” romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired, Nathan Wade. Willis and Wade … Read more

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra agree to record-breaking contract extension

The coach agreed to an eight-year, $120m dealSpoelstra is in his 29th overall season with the franchise Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension, ensuring that the longest-tenured coach in franchise history only keeps adding to his record for years to come. Spoelstra signed an eight-year extension worth around $120m … Read more

Revealed: Congress backers of Gaza war received most from pro-Israel donors

Guardian analysis finds top recipients of pro-Israel contributions in last elections were centrist Democrats who defeated progressives in primaries Congress members who were more supportive of Israel at the start of the Gaza war received over $100,000 more on average from pro-Israel donors during their last election than those who most supported Palestine, a Guardian … Read more

SecDef Austin’s ‘reckless’ handling of hospitalization ‘undermined’ constitutional commitments: expert

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “undermined” the U.S. “constitutional commitment to civilian control of the military” and the nation’s “readiness in a time of crisis” when his admission to a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) was concealed from the White House.  “Austin’s behavior was reckless, particularly at a time when war has broken out in … Read more