Morning Wire Special Counsel for Hunter Biden & Lady Gaga’s Dad Immigration Fight | Afternoon Update | 8.11.23
Aug 11, 2023
A special counsel has been appointed to investigate Hunter Biden following a failed plea deal, stirring political tensions. Meanwhile, Trump is vocal about a January 6th document audit, questioning incidents of missing records. Inflation is hitting consumers hard, while Biden's funding request for Ukraine raises eyebrows. Local issues like immigrant housing in New York City also spark significant community concerns.
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Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Case
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden case.
- This follows a collapsed plea deal and questions about Biden's immunity from future charges.
January 6th Committee Documents
- An audit revealed the January 6th Committee failed to save many documents.
- Trump called this failure a criminal act, claiming they were deleted.
Trump Refuses GOP Pledge
- Trump refuses to pledge support for the 2024 GOP nominee.
- Several other candidates have qualified, but only a few have signed the pledge.