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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"House Panel Seeks Testimony from President Biden in Impeachment Probe"

The House Oversight Committee plans to invite President Joe Biden to testify in the Republicans' impeachment probe, focusing on the Biden family's business dealings. The White House has dismissed the investigation as politically motivated, and it is unlikely that the president will accept the invitation. The hearing included testimonies from former business associates of Hunter Biden, with Republicans seeking to advance their probe while Democrats dismissed it as baseless. The committee also set up an empty chair for Hunter Biden, who declined the invitation. The probe's next steps, including potential criminal referrals, remain uncertain.

via Reuters|

#hunter-biden #impeachment-probe #politics

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"US VC Firms Accused of Fueling Chinese Military and Surveillance Advancements"

The US House panel has accused venture capital firms of aiding the Chinese military and contributing to genocide in China. The panel's report alleges that these firms have invested in Chinese companies involved in human rights abuses and military activities, and calls for increased scrutiny of their investments.

via Financial Times|

#accusations #chinese-military #genocide

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

US House Panel Approves Funding Bills as Shutdown Deadline Looms

The U.S. House of Representatives' Rules Committee has approved four appropriations bills for debate on the full House floor, as Republicans attempt to prevent government shutdowns before the September 30 deadline. The bills cover funding for the departments of Defense, Agriculture, State, and Homeland Security for fiscal year 2024. However, it remains uncertain whether enough Republicans will vote for the rules on the House floor. Infighting between far-right and moderate House Republicans has hindered progress on legislation to keep the government running. A short-term spending bill will likely be needed to avoid agency suspensions, but some far-right Republicans oppose this. House Republicans have prepared separate full-year spending bills, which are expected to be rejected by the Democratic-controlled Senate. The House has only passed one of the 12 appropriations bills, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy aims to advance a short-term spending bill through October 31. However, some Republicans oppose this, and failure to agree on a spending plan could result in a government shutdown.

via Reuters|

#fiscal-year #funding-bills #government-shutdown