Attorney general announces special counsel to oversee Biden documents probe
Robert Hur, the former top federal prosecutor in Maryland, will serve as the special counsel.
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Robert Hur, the former top federal prosecutor in Maryland, will serve as the special counsel.
Here is a look at some of the key events surrounding the discovery of government documents in Mr. Biden's possession.
The measures touch on a number of priorities for Republicans, including abortion, U.S. competition with China and the so-called "weaponization" of the federal government.
New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act was the state's answer to the Supreme Court's June decision invalidating its permitting regime for concealed carry.
Rep. Mike Turner, the incoming chair of the House Intelligence Committee, requested a damage assessment of the documents marked classified found at Mr. Biden's former office.
Santos said he has "done nothing unethical."
The package passed with opposition from all Democrats and one Republican.
"What I don't support is a small number of people trying to get a deal done or deals done for themselves in private," the South Carolina Republican said on "Face the Nation."
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.
Casey, a Democrat, said he has an "excellent prognosis" and expects to continue his service in the 118th Congress.
President Biden's plan would forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt to millions of borrowers.
As the stalemate continued, the House voted to adjourn until noon Thursday.
The Florida congressman was nominated for speaker in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds of voting.
Before new members take their oaths of office, the House must elect a new speaker.