Morning Wire Devon Archer Testimony & Israel’s Judicial Reform | 7.25.23
Jul 25, 2023
A former business partner of Hunter Biden testifies before Congress, raising new questions about the President's knowledge of his son's business dealings. Meanwhile, Israel’s controversial judicial reforms spark protests and political turmoil, involving military reservists in the dialogue. In California, a school district capitulates to the Governor’s push for a state-approved curriculum, facing legal threats over educational content. The episode discusses these pressing political issues alongside the implications for governance and public discourse.
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Biden's Involvement
- Hunter Biden's former business partner, Devon Archer, will testify that President Biden spoke with Hunter's foreign business associates numerous times.
- This contradicts President Biden's claims of no involvement in his son's dealings.
Timing of Calls
- Some alleged calls occurred while Burisma, Hunter Biden's employer, was under investigation.
- President Biden allegedly spoke with Burisma executives, then later pressured Ukraine to fire the prosecutor investigating them.
Israeli Judicial Reform
- Israel's parliament passed the first part of Netanyahu's judicial reform plan, limiting the Supreme Court's power.
- This has sparked protests and military reservists threatening to quit.