House holds first impeachment inquiry into presidential corruption, government shutdown looming, Clinton Global Initiative fundraising for Ukraine, expert witnesses and arguments in Biden impeachment inquiry, potential government shutdown and Republican Party priorities, Clinton Global Initiative's plan for humanitarian aid to Ukraine and disaster capitalism.
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The first impeachment inquiry on President Biden focused on allegations of presidential corruption, criminal bribery, and the Biden family's web of companies.
Conservative Republicans are opposed to more deficit spending and want each of the 12 appropriations bills to be passed separately, which could lead to a potential government shutdown.
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House Republicans hold first impeachment inquiry on President Biden
House Republicans conducted their first impeachment inquiry on President Biden. The hearing focused on whether there is enough evidence to pursue a full impeachment. Republican witnesses argued that there is sufficient evidence, citing allegations of criminal bribery and the flow of money to Hunter Biden. The GOP witnesses also highlighted the need to connect the dots between the Biden family's web of companies and Hunter Biden's own texts about giving money to Joe. However, Democratic witnesses disagreed, suggesting that the inquiry is focused solely on Hunter Biden and lacks evidence against Joe Biden.
Negotiations on government funding stall as shutdown deadline approaches
Negotiations on government funding remain stalled, with a congressional deadline for a potential shutdown looming. Conservative Republicans, led by Matt Gaetz, are opposed to more deficit spending, considering the national debt. The holdouts want each of the 12 appropriations bills to be passed separately, but this is deemed nearly impossible given the time constraints. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy aims to pass a stopgap measure to avoid a shutdown, but faces challenges within his own caucus. McCarthy's options are limited to convincing budget hawks within his party or risking a potential shutdown. Meanwhile, the major news networks did not air the hearing, indicating the media's lack of interest in covering allegations against Biden.
The Clinton Global Initiative's return and focus on Ukraine
The Clinton Global Initiative has made a comeback after years of silence, now raising funds for Ukraine. Investigative author Peter Schweitzer suggests that the Clintons have transformed disaster relief into disaster capitalism. The organization serves as a platform for government officials, the Clintons themselves, and companies seeking natural resource extraction in crisis-stricken countries. The major players, including corporate sponsors like SAE and energy companies from Canada, are expected to pursue lucrative deals in Ukraine. The Clintons appear to be resurrecting their influence and access to commercial ventures, exploiting Ukraine's natural resources and corruption issues amidst the Russian threat.
The House held its first impeachment inquiry into presidential corruption allegations, a government shutdown looms as Congress scrambles to make a deal, and the Clinton Global Initiative focuses on Ukraine. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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