Morning Wire Hunter Biden Subpoena & McCarthy’s Future Plans | Afternoon Update | 12.6.23
Dec 6, 2023
Key political tensions rise with a looming contempt of Congress threat against Hunter Biden and the impact of Kevin McCarthy's resignation on GOP stability. Legal actions against Russian nationals for war crimes in Ukraine reveal international consequences. Meanwhile, disturbing violent incidents in Texas and North Carolina highlight urgent societal issues. Former President Trump shares his energy policies and insights from a recent Republican debate, illustrating the current landscape of the GOP.
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Hunter Biden Subpoena
- Hunter Biden's lawyers want his testimony to be public.
- Comer and Jordan insist on a closed-door deposition first.
McCarthy's Retirement
- Kevin McCarthy will retire from Congress this month.
- His resignation follows his ousting as House Speaker and narrows the GOP's majority.
War Crimes Charges
- Four Russian nationals face war crime charges for their role in the Ukraine invasion.
- The charges relate to the unlawful detainment and torture of a US civilian.