House oversight Chairman requests access to key documents on Biden family's business dealings. U.S. sends depleted uranium rounds to aid Ukraine's war effort. President Biden responds to Putin's escalation. Updates on manhunt in Philadelphia.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer has requested unrestricted access to redacted records regarding the Biden family's communications, as part of the committee's investigation.
The Biden administration plans to send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine for military assistance, despite health concerns about the uranium dust on these rounds causing illnesses like cancer.
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House Oversight Chairman requests access to communications between President Biden and Hunter's business partners
House Oversight Chairman James Comer has requested unrestricted access to redacted records that show communications between President Biden's office when he was Vice President and his son Hunter's business partners. The complete versions of these documents are relevant to the committee's investigation into the Biden family. Comer has provided a list of specific requests to be fulfilled by September 20th.
US to send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine amid concerns about potential health risks
The Biden administration is set to announce that it will be sending depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine to assist in the war effort. These rounds are considered the most effective way of arming US-made Abrams tanks. However, health organizations have raised concerns about the potential illness, including cancer, that can be caused by the uranium dust on these rounds. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made a surprise visit to Ukraine to ensure that the country has the necessary support for its defense and long-term success.