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WEX MIN: Biden laughs off FBI's ‘damning evidence,’ Dems want military drag shows
Here is what we covered today on the WEX MIN:
Biden laughs off 'damning evidence' in House GOP investigation: 'Where's the money?'
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-laughs-off-damning-evidence-comer-fbi
DeSantis closes in on Trump in another state-level poll as GOP field grows
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/desantis-closes-in-on-trump-as-gop-field-grows
Democratic representative condemns Defense Department's drag show cancellation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/representative-condemns-defense-departments-drag-show
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
WEX MIN: Biden laughs off FBI's ‘damning evidence,’ Dems want military drag shows
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 1:06
WEX MIN: Biden laughs off FBI's ‘damning evidence,’ Dems want military drag shows
Here is what we covered today on the WEX MIN:
Biden laughs off 'damning evidence' in House GOP investigation: 'Where's the money?'
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-laughs-off-damning-evidence-comer-fbi
DeSantis closes in on Trump in another state-level poll as GOP field grows
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/desantis-closes-in-on-trump-as-gop-field-grows
Democratic representative condemns Defense Department's drag show cancellation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/representative-condemns-defense-departments-drag-show
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
Supreme Court news: Justices reject Alabama GOP congressional map under Voting Rights Act
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 1:26
Supreme Court news: Justices reject Alabama GOP congressional map under Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Alabama discriminated against black voters during its redistricting process last year, a decision that relied on the Voting Rights Act.
The ruling in Allen v. Milligan means that Alabama will have to redraw its congressional map to include a second majority-black district. The 5-4 decision was written by Chief Justice John Roberts and saw Justice Brett Kavanaugh join, marking an alliance between two conservatives and three liberals in the majority.
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
The Debrief with Conn Carroll: J.D Vance’s attempt to end the marriage penalty
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 5:26
The Debrief with Hugo Gurdon: How will Mike Pence hold up against Trump and DeSantis in 2024?
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 4:43
The Debrief with Hugo Gurdon: How will Mike Pence hold up against Trump and DeSantis in 2024?
Washington Examiner Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon joins Sarah Bedford to discuss former Vice President Mike Pence entering the presidential primary race and how he will hold up against rivals Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie.
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
The Debrief with David Mark: Why the House Freedom Caucus has knives out for Speaker McCarthy
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 4:02
The Debrief with David Mark: Why the House Freedom Caucus has knives out for Speaker McCarthy
Washington Examiner Magazine Managing Editor David Mark joins Sarah Bedford to discuss the feud between the House Freedom Caucus and Speaker Kevin McCarthy and why they are holding up votes in the House.
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
DeSantis defends 'effective' migrant flights and blasts California in surprise border visit
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 1:53
DeSantis defends 'effective' migrant flights and blasts California in surprise border visit
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) hit back at California after the Democratic governor threatened to file charges over Florida’s paying for illegal immigrants at the border to be sent to the West Coast sanctuary state.
In his first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border as a 2024 White House candidate, DeSantis blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for being the leader of a state that was too broke to care for illegal immigrants despite it championing itself during the Trump years as a sanctuary that would welcome and protect people in violation of federal immigration laws.
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
Ketanji Brown Jackson received flowers from Oprah and designer clothing from a photo shoot: Records
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM | 1:37
Ketanji Brown Jackson received flowers from Oprah and designer clothing from a photo shoot: Records
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's annual disclosure forms revealed Oprah Winfrey gifted her a $1,200 congratulatory floral display and that she received $6,580 worth of designer clothing from a Vogue magazine photo shoot.
New financial records for Supreme Court justices were unveiled on Wednesday. The filings are open to the public to examine the income and resources outside of the justices' court applications.
June 08, 2023 05:48 PM
WEX Wakeup: Pence addresses reports of Trump being notified of investigation & Wildfire smoke update
June 08, 2023 10:41 AM | 3:16
WEX Wakeup: Pence addresses reports of Trump being notified of investigation & Wildfire smoke update
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June 08, 2023 10:41 AM
Biden vetoes joint resolution against student loan forgiveness
June 08, 2023 10:41 AM | 1:20
Biden vetoes joint resolution against student loan forgiveness
President Joe Biden vetoed a joint resolution from Congress on Wednesday that would have nullified his student loan forgiveness program.
The White House released a statement saying Biden would return H.J. Res. 45, a resolution to nullify the Department of Education’s suspension and discharge of student loan debt, to Congress without his approval.
June 08, 2023 10:41 AM
WEX MIN: “defense totally inadequate,” WH hires Trump lawyer, Kristi Noem hits Target
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM | 1:08
WEX MIN: “defense totally inadequate,” WH hires Trump lawyer, Kristi Noem hits Target
Here is what we covered today on the WEX MIN:
McConnell not backing down on debt limit deal defense spending
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/mcconnell-defense-spending-problem
White House quietly poaches DOJ lawyer from Trump classified documents investigation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white%20house/doj-sophia-brill-trump-classified-documents-investigation
Trump denies reports claiming DOJ told him of imminent indictment
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/trump-denies-reports-doj-indictment
Kristi Noem blasts Target as 'fundamentally tearing down this country'
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/kristi-noem-blasts-target-tearing-down-country
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM
Instagram used to connect network of pedophiles to child pornography, report claims
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM | 1:28
Instagram used to connect network of pedophiles to child pornography, report claims
Instagram is being used by a network of child pornography distributors to commission and sell child sexual abuse material openly, according to a report.
The distributors use Instagram's algorithms and hashtag system to promote content to users, the Stanford Internet Observatory said in a report Wednesday. The posts themselves would not present direct images of child pornography but "content menus," which would offer links to websites that can be used to purchase the content, including Telegram groups and Discord servers. The distribution of child pornography violates most websites' terms of service and federal law.
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM
Chris Licht out at CNN after difficult run as CEO
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM | 1:35
Chris Licht out at CNN after difficult run as CEO
CNN CEO Chris Licht is stepping down from his position at the cable network after just over a year on the job.
Licht, who started his position in May 2022, has been embroiled in criticism internally and externally as he attempted to win back trust in the media organization by repositioning the network.
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM
Pope Francis taken to hospital to undergo intestinal surgery
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM | 1:21
Pope Francis taken to hospital to undergo intestinal surgery
Pope Francis will undergo surgery on his intestine Wednesday afternoon and is expected to remain hospitalized under general anesthesia for several days, the Vatican said.
Francis, 86, had 13 inches removed from his colon two years ago due to an inflammation in his large intestine.
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM
DC air quality plummets due to Canadian wildfires
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM | 1:40
DC air quality plummets due to Canadian wildfires
Air quality in the Washington, D.C., area plummeted overnight as smoke from wildfires in Canada travels south into the United States.
The National Weather Service is advising that people in much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic should avoid outdoor activities on Wednesday because the air quality is unhealthy.
June 07, 2023 06:50 PM
Steve Scalise 'very well may' endorse 2024 candidate ahead of Republican primary
June 07, 2023 06:49 PM | 1:14
Steve Scalise 'very well may' endorse 2024 candidate ahead of Republican primary
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has yet to weigh in on who he thinks should be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024, but he isn't ruling an endorsement out before the primary.
In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, Scalise said he "very well may" make an endorsement ahead of the primary, potentially swaying voters.
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June 07, 2023 06:49 PM
Russia and Ukraine play dam explosion blame game, White House still assessing
June 07, 2023 06:49 PM | 2:25
Russia and Ukraine play dam explosion blame game, White House still assessing
The United States has not determined who is responsible for the explosion that broke a major dam in southern Ukraine on Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people amid concerns of significant flooding.
Ukrainian and Russian leaders have accused one another of being responsible for the attack that occurred at the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, which separates both countries' troops. Videos of the dam following the explosion showed a major gap in the dam and overwhelming amounts of water cascading through the break.
June 07, 2023 06:49 PM
Scalise didn't expect Republican gas stove bill revolt but understands 'frustration'
June 07, 2023 06:49 PM | 2:30
Scalise didn't expect Republican gas stove bill revolt but understands 'frustration'
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said on Tuesday he was not expecting to see members of his own conference sabotage measures House Republicans had been working on to protect gas stoves.
Twelve Republicans, most of them members of the House Freedom Caucus, moved to block two GOP bills concerning gas stoves in a Tuesday procedural vote. The Republicans joined 208 Democrats, preventing the bills from moving forward.
Read the full story here:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/scalise-gas-stove-bill-sabotage-republicans-understands-frustration
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June 07, 2023 06:49 PM
Pence announces 2024 bid & EXCLUSIVE: Scalise on Republican gas stove bill revolt
June 07, 2023 12:55 PM | 3:15
Pence announces 2024 bid & EXCLUSIVE: Scalise on Republican gas stove bill revolt
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork to run for president in 2024. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise talks about the gas stove bill and it being squashed by the House Freedom Caucus. Hunter Biden is facing possible jail time for allegedly concealing his finances in a child support case.
June 07, 2023 12:55 PM
Pence releases video declaring 2024 bid: 'God is not done with America yet'
June 07, 2023 12:54 PM | 1:49
Pence releases video declaring 2024 bid: 'God is not done with America yet'
Former Vice President Mike Pence released a video early Wednesday morning declaring that he is running for president in 2024.
"I believe in the American people, and I have faith God is not done with America yet. Together, we can bring this Country back, and the best days for the Greatest Nation on Earth are yet to come! #Pence2024," Pence tweeted along with the video.
June 07, 2023 12:54 PM
WEX MIN: Gas stove republican revolt, Judge halt FL gender transition ban, Christie 2024 run
June 07, 2023 08:04 AM | 1:02
WEX MIN: Gas stove republican revolt, Judge halt FL gender transition ban, Christie 2024 run
Here is what we covered today on the WEX MIN:
Nancy Mace says Republicans 'totally got rolled' by debt ceiling deal
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/nancy-mace-republicans-rolled-in-debt-ceiling-deal
Republican revolt: Freedom Caucus tanks House gas stove vote in 'retaliation' against McCarthy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/freedom-caucus-tanks-house-gas-stove-vote-mccarthy-retaliation
Judge halts Florida ban on gender transition procedures for minors
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/injunction-florida-gender-transition-minors-desantis
Chris Christie files paperwork to run for president in 2024
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/chris-christie-files-2024-campaign
Joe Manchin speech disrupted by climate protesters denouncing Mountain Valley Pipeline
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/joe-manchin-permitting-reform-interview-climate-protesters
June 07, 2023 08:04 AM
SEC sues major crypto exchange Coinbase
June 07, 2023 08:04 AM | 1:32
SEC sues major crypto exchange Coinbase
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, alleging the company was working as an unregistered securities exchange.
The SEC lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and claimed the crypto asset trading platform acted as an unregistered federal securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency. The SEC said it should be “permanently restrained and enjoined” from doing so.
June 07, 2023 08:04 AM
Biden administration touts 70% decline in illegal immigration since ending Title 42
June 07, 2023 08:04 AM | 1:49
Biden administration touts 70% decline in illegal immigration since ending Title 42
The unprecedented surge in illegal immigration that Republicans and Democrats claimed would overtake the border if the Biden administration ended the Title 42 policy has instead been a historic drop in unlawful crossings.
The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday took a victory lap for the sharp decrease in the number of illegal immigrants encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border since it chose to do away with Title 42 on May 11.
June 07, 2023 08:04 AM
Biden education guide says suspensions for skipping school can be discriminatory
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM | 1:46
Biden education guide says suspensions for skipping school can be discriminatory
A new resource guide from the Department of Education and the Department of Justice advises school districts that suspending a student who skips school could be discriminatory toward minority students.
The "Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline" outlines a range of actions that could be considered racially discriminatory because of a racially disparate impact, including suspending students who skip school.
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM
Inflation issue still looms for Biden despite progress
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM | 1:23
Inflation issue still looms for Biden despite progress
President Joe Biden has boasted about falling inflation but may have spoken too soon.
Speaking during a Friday night address on the debt ceiling, Biden claimed that inflation was still falling, just days after the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose in April.
Read the full story here:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/inflation-issue-still-looms-for-biden
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June 07, 2023 08:03 AM
PGA Tour and LIV Golf reach merger agreement
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM | 1:57
PGA Tour and LIV Golf reach merger agreement
The PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf announced a merger agreement between the two competing golf entities on Tuesday.
The agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will create a new unnamed for-profit entity that will combine the commercial businesses of the three.
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM
ESG emerges as sleeper issue in the 2024 presidential campaign
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM | 2:23
ESG emerges as sleeper issue in the 2024 presidential campaign
An obscure movement to push corporate America to the left could play a major role in the 2024 presidential campaign.
President Joe Biden’s first veto was in defense of a rule allowing pension fund managers to make investment decisions based on factors many consider to be “woke.”
June 07, 2023 08:03 AM
Ukraine dam destroyed & Eric Adams suggests housing illegal immigrants in private homes
June 07, 2023 08:02 AM | 3:29
Ukraine dam destroyed & Eric Adams suggests housing illegal immigrants in private homes
Ukraine's Hyrdo electric dam has been destroyed which will cause flooding in many towns. NY City Mayor Eric Adams is now suggesting housing illegal immigrants in private homes. 2024 Presidential candidate Nikki Haley deflected a question on a 6-week abortion ban during a CNN Townhall.
June 07, 2023 08:02 AM
Mike Pence files paperwork to run for president in 2024
June 07, 2023 08:02 AM | 1:36
Mike Pence files paperwork to run for president in 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed to run for president in 2024.
Pence filled out paperwork for a presidential campaign with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, ahead of his launch on Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa, also the same day as his 64th birthday.
June 07, 2023 08:02 AM