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Fox News
4 days ago
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- Fox News
'Who's Directing This Party Forward?': Democrats' Polling Problems
Republicans promise to continue investigating former President Biden's inner circle about any use of the autopen, especially as tell-all books and interviews emerge about Biden's cognitive decline while in office. FOX News Digital reports former White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre and White House attorney Ian Sams have been called to testify, with the House Oversight Committee considering calling on Jill Biden as well. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the ongoing investigation into Biden's autopen use and what is likely to be discovered. After advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, former President Trump has shifted course, now agreeing to send weapons to Ukraine, though not without cost. Founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project Steven Moore and the group's Chief Operating Officer and Ukrainian native Anna Shvetsova join the podcast to share what they've witnessed on the ground, the untrustworthiness of Vladimir Putin, and why they believe strong U.S. leadership could be the key to turning the tide in the conflict. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Chuck DeVore. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Biden aides look to Fifth Amendment as autopen probe widens
Facing a far-reaching probe into the inner workings of Joe Biden's White House, a growing number of his top aides are weighing invoking the Fifth Amendment, underscoring how fraught their legal predicament has become amid an onslaught of subpoenas, criminal allegations and threats from President Donald Trump and his allies. Anthony Bernal, chief of staff to Jill Biden when she was first lady, on Wednesday became the latest top official to invoke his constitutional right against self-incrimination, repeatedly telling the House Oversight Committee that he 'respectfully' declined to answer members' questions in an attempt to shield himself from being thrust further into legal jeopardy.
Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Greatest constitutional scandal': Top Jill Biden aide pleads the Fifth on cover-up saga
IPA Chief Economist Adam Creighton has slammed a top Jill Biden aide who has pleaded the Fifth when asked about Biden's health cover-up. 'It raises questions to what levels was he engaged with what was going on,' Mr Creighton told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power. 'This is one of the greatest constitutional scandals in the history of the US.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
House Republicans float grilling Joe, Jill Biden as former aides stonewall cover-up probe
House Oversight Committee Republicans are not ruling out potentially compelling former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden to appear before Congress as part of an investigation into whether signs of Biden's mental decline were covered up during his time in the White House. "Every option's on the table. We're going to try to get answers. We're going to try to do this rapidly," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told reporters when asked if the former president could be brought in for questioning. "We'll decide as a committee what steps to take next and who to bring in. But I think right now every option is on the table." Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., was more forceful in his demands for more high-profile witnesses – noting he was speaking for himself, rather than the committee. Comer Dismisses Biden Doctor's Bid For Pause In Cover-up Probe: 'Throwing Out Every Excuse' "As far as I'm concerned, every member of the Biden administration at this point needs to be subpoenaed. I don't care if they were a secretary. I don't care if they were a janitor working in there. They've all got to come in and answer questions," Donalds said. Read On The Fox News App When asked if that meant the former first lady as well, Donalds responded, "Of course." He and Comer were both present for the closed-door deposition of Anthony Bernal, a longtime aide to Jill Biden who was subpoenaed in the Oversight Committee's probe. "Her right-hand man – listen, Anthony Bernal was the right-hand man. That's her guy, her chief of staff," Donalds said. "If he came in here and pleaded the fifth, I'm sorry, the former first lady, she's got to come in here and answer questions." Far-left Firebrand Says She 'Never Had A Concern' About Biden's Mental State As House Probe Heats Up Comer is investigating allegations that Biden's former top White House aides covered up signs of his mental and physical decline while in office, and whether any executive actions were commissioned via autopen without the president's full knowledge. Biden allies have pushed back against those claims. In an interview with The New York Times on Thursday, Biden affirmed he "made every decision" on his own. Bernal is the fourth former White House aide to sit for questioning in Comer's Oversight probe. He and his lawyer left the committee room less than an hour after entering. Comer and Donalds said Bernal argued that invoking the Fifth Amendment was not an admission of guilt, though the GOP lawmakers pushed back on the assertion. Donalds said it was a "stunning" move. So far, three Biden aides have been subpoenaed in the investigation. Like Bernal, former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment. Former deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomascini was also subpoenaed at her lawyer's article source: House Republicans float grilling Joe, Jill Biden as former aides stonewall cover-up probe
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jill Biden aide refuses to answer questions on former president's decline
A former senior aide of Jill Biden has declined to answer questions on her husband's mental state while he was in office. Anthony Bernal, who served as chief of staff to the former first lady, pleaded the fifth amendment when questioned by House Republicans on Wednesday. Mr Bernal was subpoenaed for his testimony by the House oversight committee as part of an investigation into Joe Biden's mental decline. 'Well, unfortunately, that was quick,' said James Comer, chairman of the House oversight committee, when Mr Bernal invoked the amendment, which prevents people from being forced to testify against themselves. Mr Comer, a Kentucky representative, added: 'I believe the American people are concerned. They're concerned that there were people making decisions in the White House that were not only unelected but no one to this day knows who they were.' Democrats have been widely criticised for not facing up to the former president's deterioration. The 82-year-old pulled out of the 2024 presidential race amid pressure from his party after a disastrous appearance in the first televised election debate against Donald Trump. A new book written by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios correspondent Alex Thompson alleges the administration covered up the extent of his decline. Despite clear signs, the former president, his family and senior White House officials pushed ahead with his re-election campaign, the book claims. The apparent cover-up allegedly allowed others in the administration – including Jill Biden, the first lady – to seize influence. Democrats have dismissed the Republican probe into Mr Biden's time in office as political theatre, with several Senators boycotting the proceedings altogether. On Wednesday, Mr Bernal ignored questions from reporters as he entered and exited the House oversight committee's hearing room on Capitol Hill. He was accompanied by his lawyer, Jonathan Su, who was a deputy White House counsel to the former president. 'This is corruption at the highest level, because if you cannot answer a simple question about Joe Biden's capabilities, then that further demonstrates that he was not in charge of his administration,' said Byron Donalds, a Florida representative, present at the deposition. A statement provided by Mr Su to the committee noted that pleading the Fifth is not evidence of wrongdoing. Mr Comer has not ruled out seeking testimony from Kamala Harris or members of Mr Biden's family. 'We're going to bring in everyone. We're moving up the line,' Mr Comer said. 'So we'll see where that takes us. But I think the possibility is very good that we'll be asking members of the family to come in.'
