Morning Wire Evening Wire: Another Biden Aide Stonewalls & CBS Cancels Colbert | 7.18.25
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Jul 18, 2025 A Biden aide pleads the fifth during a deposition, raising eyebrows about transparency in politics. Puerto Rico takes a bold step by banning transgender medical procedures for minors. In a shocking turn, an illegal immigrant stages her own kidnapping for sympathy. Meanwhile, CBS faces challenges with declining viewership, leading to the cancellation of popular late-night shows. Explore these intriguing stories where politics, health, and sensational crimes intersect.
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Biden Aides Plead the Fifth
- Three Biden aides have pleaded the fifth in closed-door depositions related to Biden's fitness and family business dealings.
- This pattern suggests intentional shielding from criminal liability among Biden confidants.
Congress Claws Back $9 Billion
- Congress passed a $9 billion clawback bill targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting funds.
- The bill marks a symbolic step to control government spending, awaiting the president's signature.
Push to Unseal Epstein Testimony
- Trump directed the DOJ to seek unsealing of Epstein grand jury transcripts to increase transparency.
- The DOJ found no blackmail evidence, rejecting related accusations as a political scam.