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House Republicans and Democratic governors clashed during a tense hearing on sanctuary state policies and immigration enforcement, with Democrats defending federal responsibilities and criticizing Trump's actions, while Republicans accused Democratic leaders of harboring illegal immigrants and politicizing the issue.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gerry Connolly are competing for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Both camps are confident, with Connolly's supporters claiming majority backing from the caucus and Steering Committee, bolstered by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's support. Ocasio-Cortez has secured endorsements from the Progressive Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The Steering and Policy Committee will vote on Monday, followed by a full caucus vote on Tuesday.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gerry Connolly are competing for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Both camps are confident, with Connolly's supporters claiming majority backing from the Democratic Caucus and Steering Committee, bolstered by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's support. Ocasio-Cortez has secured endorsements from the Progressive Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The race reflects broader generational tensions within the Democratic Party as they prepare for leadership changes.
The House Oversight Committee is set to consider a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas related to a Republican-led impeachment inquiry against President Biden. Hunter Biden has been accused of not complying with requests for a closed-door deposition, and the committees involved argue that there is evidence suggesting President Biden may have been involved in his son's business dealings. Democrats, such as Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, criticize the move, arguing that Hunter Biden has agreed to testify publicly and that the investigation is marked by distortions and conspiracy theories with no evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden.
A House Oversight Committee report reveals that Donald Trump's companies received over $7.8 million from at least 20 foreign governments during his presidency. The report, titled "White House For Sale," is based on Trump's business records and highlights payments from countries such as China, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. These transactions may conflict with the U.S. Constitution's emoluments clause, which forbids federal officeholders from accepting benefits from foreign states without Congressional approval—a consent Trump did not seek. Eric Trump has responded by stating that profits from foreign governments were voluntarily returned to the U.S. Treasury.
A House Oversight committee report reveals that former President Trump's businesses received over $7.8 million from at least 20 foreign governments during his presidency, potentially violating the U.S. Constitution's emoluments clause. The largest payment was $5.4 million in rent from China's state-owned bank. Despite Trump's pledge to avoid new foreign deals and donate profits from foreign government patronage to the U.S. Treasury, Democrats argue these actions do not negate the constitutional concerns. The report's release coincides with a Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden, which Democrats suggest is a deflection from Trump's own controversies.
A report and newly revealed records indicate that foreign governments, notably China and Saudi Arabia, spent at least $7.8 million at Donald Trump's properties during his presidency. This spending, documented by the House Oversight Committee, raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest as Trump campaigns for a second term. The expenditures were made at his hotels in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and New York properties.
A House Oversight Committee report alleges that former President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments through his businesses during his presidency, potentially violating the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause. The report, which Democrats say is based on a limited set of documents from Trump's former accounting firm Mazars, claims that Trump did not seek Congressional consent for these payments from countries including China, Saudi Arabia, and others. Despite legal challenges and incomplete records, the report provides evidence of substantial foreign spending at Trump's properties while he was in office, raising ethical and constitutional concerns. Trump's 2024 presidential campaign has not commented on the findings.
A House Oversight Committee report revealed that Donald Trump's businesses received $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, potentially violating the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause. The payments came from 20 countries, with China and Saudi Arabia being the largest contributors. The report suggests these payments were made while the countries were engaging with the U.S. on foreign policy objectives. The investigation into these alleged violations was halted by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in 2023. The report recommends Congress to adopt measures to prevent future violations of the emoluments clause.
A House Oversight Committee report alleges that former President Donald Trump's businesses received at least $7.8 million from foreign entities in 20 countries, potentially violating the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause. The report, titled "White House For Sale," suggests that these payments, including over $600,000 from Saudi Arabia, were made while Trump made policy decisions favoring these countries. The Trump Organization disputes the claims, arguing that profits were donated to offset earnings from foreign entities. Previous lawsuits on this matter were dismissed by the Supreme Court since Trump is no longer in office.
A report by House Democrats titled "White House For Sale" alleges that Donald Trump's businesses earned at least $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, with China and Saudi Arabia being the top spenders. The report, which scrutinizes transactions at Trump's properties, suggests that Trump prioritized personal financial interests over American public interest, a claim that Trump's son Eric has dismissed as "insane." This revelation comes amidst Republican efforts to build an impeachment case against President Joe Biden for similar accusations.