Special counsel Robert Herr's testimony on Biden's handling of classified documents, reactions from the White House, and Dems. US sends $300 million weapons to Ukraine. Housing price surges, political turmoil in Israel, and safety concerns at Boeing sites.
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Robert Herr highlighted Biden's memory lapses with classified information, sparking controversy.
US announced $300M arms aid to Ukraine; inflation remains high with core CPI exceeding forecasts.
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Investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents
Robert Herr, the special counsel, testified about the investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. Herr defended the thoroughness of the investigation, highlighting Biden's memory lapses regarding classified information. The White House disputed Herr's report while Democrats drew parallels to Trump's actions. The five-hour interview transcript with Biden showed memory lapses and detailed exchanges.
Global Threats and Adversaries
The US announced a $300 million arms aid package to Ukraine due to past budget constraints. Inflation remains high with the core consumer price index rising above forecasts. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces challenges as US intelligence suggests his rule may be at risk. China, Iran, and Russia held joint naval drills, signaling closer collaboration. Haiti's Prime Minister resigned amid chaos and violence, while a Boeing whistleblower, John Barnett, was found dead after highlighting safety concerns.