The Senate confirmed Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney and Justice Department official, to a lifetime seat on a federal appeals court amid controversy and whistleblower allegations that he advocated ignoring court orders and misled Congress, with opposition mainly from Democrats and some Republican senators.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a Senate panel on June 18 to address whistleblower allegations and quality control issues amid a safety crisis. The hearing follows claims about the 787 Dreamliners' assembly and comes as Boeing faces scrutiny after recent incidents and past 737 Max crashes. Calhoun plans to step down by year's end as part of an executive shake-up.
A whistleblower has alleged that FIA president Ben Sulayem instructed them to find issues with the Las Vegas Grand Prix track to prevent its homologation, contradicting Sulayem's claims of supporting the track's safety. The whistleblower also accused Sulayem of attempting to overturn a penalty for Fernando Alonso in the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. The FIA has been approached for comment on these allegations.
A whistleblower alleges that FIA president Ben Sulayem instructed them to find issues with the Las Vegas Grand Prix track to prevent its homologation, contradicting Sulayem's claims of supporting the process. The whistleblower also accuses Sulayem of attempting to overturn a penalty for Fernando Alonso in the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. The FIA has been approached for comment on these allegations.
House Judiciary Committee investigators will question Special Counsel David Weiss regarding whistleblower allegations that politics influenced or hindered prosecutorial decisions in his investigation into Hunter Biden. Weiss, who has been leading the probe since 2018, will testify behind closed doors. Former and current Justice Department officials have testified voluntarily, confirming that Weiss needed approval from Main Justice in Washington to pursue charges against Hunter Biden. The investigation is ongoing, and Weiss will prepare a report to be made public at the conclusion of the matter.