An Internal Revenue Service criminal investigator, who made allegations of slow progress in the long-standing investigation into Hunter Biden's tax affairs by Justice Department officials, has ceased communication with a significant congressional committee.
Mr. Shapley is scheduled to provide testimony in a closed session before the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday. This committee, led by Representative Jason Smith, a Missouri Republican, holds jurisdiction over the IRS.
Representatives from both the Democratic and Republican Finance Committee staff held a lengthy meeting with the legal counsel representing an IRS whistleblower. During the meeting, the committee's investigative procedures were outlined to the counsel.
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It was agreed upon by both committee staff and counsel to arrange a direct meeting with the whistleblower the following week. However, the whistleblower has since withdrawn from the agreement and declined attempts to reschedule the meeting, according to committee sources.
The IRS criminal investigation surrounding Hunter Biden centers on potential violations of US tax laws, including allegations of failure to pay taxes on income generated from various foreign business ventures. Additionally, authorities are examining whether he may have violated… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
It has been reported that Hunter Biden managed to settle a substantial tax debt in 2021 by utilizing a $1 million loan from a friend who is also part of his legal team. While the payment of outstanding taxes does not absolve any potential violation of tax laws, prosecutors have… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Polonsky Exhibition at The New York Public Library is a permanent exhibition that showcases a selection of extraordinary items from the library's vast collections.
It is designed to make these treasures accessible to the public free of charge. The exhibition draws from the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The purpose of the Polonsky Exhibition is to tell the stories of people, places, and significant moments in history, starting from the emergence of the written word up to the present day. It provides visitors with the opportunity to engage with iconic objects and explore the rich… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The exhibition is not static but will evolve over time, with different section themes and rotating individual items. It offers a dynamic and immersive experience that allows visitors to delve into different aspects of human history and creativity. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default
(Per NYT)
With the government on track to reach its borrowing limit within days, negotiators sealed an agreement to raise the debt ceiling for two years while cutting and capping certain federal programs.
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Top White House and Republican negotiators on Saturday reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt limit for two years while cutting and capping some government spending over the same period, a breakthrough after a marathon set of crisis talks that has brought the nation… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Passage of the plan by Congress before June 5, when the Treasury is expected to run out of funds, is uncertain, especially in the House. With a narrow majority, Republicans in the chamber face a challenge, as right-wing lawmakers, who had insisted on more substantial budget cuts… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Ron DeSantis Discusses His Plan to Abolish the IRS: It’s A ‘Corrupt Organization’
(per trending politics)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, expressed his openness to a congressional measure that… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
DeSantis made the remarks during an interview with radio host Dana Loesch on The Dana Show.
Are you for a far tax, a flat tax, where do you stand on that?” Loesch asked DeSantis.
“So, the answer’s yes. I think the IRS is a corrupt organization and I think it’s not a friend to the average citizen or taxpayer,” DeSantis responded. “We need something totally different.”
In response to the plaintiff's letter brief, the United States requests the court to resolve the motion to amend the complaint first. Then, allow 30 days for the joint proposed briefing schedule on the substitution issue. Citing Westfall… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The United States provides three reasons for this proposal. First, it cites the Westfall Act, which grants the Attorney General the authority to determine whether a defendant employee was acting within the scope of their office or employment during the incidents leading to the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Second, the United States states that it currently lacks access to discovery materials that may be crucial to the certification question. They are working with the parties to obtain these materials and will require time to review them once received.
Phillip Schofield has acknowledged having an affair with a younger colleague from This Morning while he was still married.
(Per Daily Mail)
The host met the individual when they were a teenager and attempted to conceal their "on-off" relationship with lies. Schofield clarified… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
According to Piers Morgan, Phillip Schofield felt "utterly heartbroken" over not being granted the opportunity to bid a proper farewell to the audience of This Morning after dedicating two decades to the show.
Over the weekend, the esteemed 61-year-old TV presenter made the sudden decision to step down from his role as the presenter of the ITV talk show, with immediate effect. Meanwhile, his co-presenter Holly Willoughby will continue on the show but will be taking an early half-term… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
DeSantis says, if elected president, he’d consider pardons for Jan. 6 offenders
(Per WaPo)
During a statement on Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his willingness to potentially grant pardons to individuals convicted of offenses associated with the fatal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
During an interview on the conservative radio show "The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show," the hosts inquired whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis believes that individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection should have their cases reviewed under a Republican presidency. They… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The incursion of the Capitol carried out by a pro-Trump mob, with the intention of obstructing the certification of Joe Biden's electoral college victory and the peaceful transition of power, led to the loss of five lives, injuries sustained by 140 law enforcement personnel, and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…