Biden interview audio reveals who brought up Beau's death — and it wasn't HurNew Foto - Biden interview audio reveals who brought up Beau's death — and it wasn't Hur

Former President Joe Biden lashed out against special counsel Robert Hur over a report in which he described the longtime lawmaker as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." The part of Hur's report that most angered Biden was the suggestion that the then-president could not remember when his son, Beau, died. However, new audioobtained by Axiossheds light on Biden's lapses in memory. In February 2024, Biden and several high-profile Democrats — as well as media personalities — attacked Hur. During a press conference on Hur's report, Biden said, "There's some attention paid to some language in the report about my recollection of events. There's even a reference that I don't remember when my son died. How in the hell dare he raise that?" Conservatives React To Leaked Biden Audio On Social Media: 'This Is Painful' Then-Vice PresidentKamala Harrisslammed Hur in February 2024, saying his report was "gratuitous, inaccurate and inappropriate." She also suggested that it was "clearly politically motivated." Harris recalled Biden's alleged sharpness at the time, noting that Hur's interview took place on Oct. 8, 2023 — just one day after Hamas' attack on Israel. Harris said she was "in almost every meeting" with Biden and that he was "in front of and on top of it all." Reps. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash.,grilled Hurwhen he testified on Capitol Hill in March 2024. Both lawmakers attempted to get Hur to say that his report "exonerated" Biden — which he did not do. Then–Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., also criticized the special counsel, suggesting that Hur knew his description of Biden would "ignite a political firestorm," something Hur denied. Read On The Fox News App Jonathan Turley: Biden Not The Only Loser Revealed By Shocking Hur Audio Former Obama advisor David Axelrod also criticized the report, calling it a "shiv the special counsel stuck into the Biden reelection campaign,"according to CNN. On Friday, Axios published a bombshell report that included audio recordings from Biden's interview with Hur, something the previous administration refused to release. The audio includes long pauses in which Biden struggled to recall the dates of several major events, including when PresidentDonald Trumpwas elected to office for his first term, his son's death or his exit from office as vice president. Since his report was released, Hur has seen two key moments of vindication aside from Friday's report. The first came when the transcript of his interview was released in March 2024. At the time, the White House refused to release the audio, citing fears of AI deepfakes. Hur appeared to receive further vindication when Biden had his disastrous debate against then-candidate Trump in June 2024. Less than a month after the debate, Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris. Original article source:Biden interview audio reveals who brought up Beau's death — and it wasn't Hur

byDaniel Coleman
in
May 17, 2025

Biden interview audio reveals who brought up Beau's death — and it wasn't Hur

Biden interview audio reveals who brought up Beau's death — and it wasn't Hur Former President Joe Biden lashed out against special ...
Read More
Secret Service interviewed Comey over '8647' postNew Foto - Secret Service interviewed Comey over '8647' post

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noemconfirmedonline Friday evening that Secret Service agents met with former FBI director James Comey earlier in the day about his "8647" social media post that some have interpreted as a threat against President Trump, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief offered no additional insight into what's next in the ongoing review of Comey's now-deleted seashell photo. "I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of (Trump)," Noemwrote onthe social platform X. "This is an ongoing investigation." DHS didn't provide additional details in response to The Hill's additional information from Noem but referred to a prior statement from the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). "The Secret Service vigorously investigates anything that can be taken as a potential threat against our protectees," the Secret Service said Friday. "We are aware of the social media posts by the former FBI director and we take rhetoric like this very seriously. Beyond that, we do not comment on protective intelligence matters." Noemsaid Thursdaythat the USSS and DHS had launched an investigation and were treating the matter as a "threat" as Republicans on Capitol Hillpushed fora thorough review. CNN first reported that Comey had agreed to a voluntary meeting with agents at the Washington Field Office on Friday. Comey, 64, posted the Instagram photo Thursday, whichshowed seashellson a beach spelling out "8647."Trump,his top alliesand other Republicans interpreted the message as a call for the 47th president's assassination. Comey denied that his post was meant to incite harm and said he "didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence." The phrase "86" is commonly used as slang for removing or throwing out something or someone. Trump, who was the target of thwarted assassination attemptsin Pennsylvaniaand Floridalast fall, rejected Comey's claim that his post was misunderstood. "He knew exactly what that meant. A child knows what that meant. If you're the FBI director and you don't know what that meant, that meant assassination. And it says it loud and clear," Trumpsaid in an interviewwith Fox News's Bret Baier on Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.

byDaniel Coleman
in
May 17, 2025

Secret Service interviewed Comey over ‘8647’ post

Secret Service interviewed Comey over '8647' post Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noemconfirmedonline Friday evening that Secret ...
Read More
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and MissouriNew Foto - Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri

(Reuters) -At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when a volatile weather system spawned tornadoes as it ripped across a large swath of the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes, officials said on Saturday. In Kentucky, at least 14 people were killed and the death toll was expected to rise, said Governor Andy Beshear. Earlier, he declared a state of emergency in his state, as did Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. "We lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information," Beshear said in a social media post. At least nine of the fatalities were in Laurel County, about 150 miles (241 km) south of Louisville, where a tornado touched down late on Friday, Sheriff John Root said on social media, describing it as "a mass casualty event." There were numerous severe injuries, he said, and a search for survivors was under way. Aerial images posted on social media showed scenes of destruction in Laurel County, with entire blocks of houses reduced to splinters, and cars and pickup trucks left battered or crushed in the tornado's wake. In Union County, near the Illinois border 250 miles west of Laurel County, a reported twister leveled mobile homes in the city of Morganfield, but there were no immediate reports of casualties in that area. TORNADO HITS ST. LOUIS Earlier, a tornado ripped through St. Louis, killing at least five people, injuring 38 and damaging 5,000 properties as it tore off roofs, Mayor Cara Spencer said. It also knocked down power lines and swept through a major thoroughfare during rush-hour traffic on Friday. Two others were killed in Scott County, in southeastern Missouri, according to officials. "Our city is grieving tonight," Spencer, who was sworn in as mayor a month ago, told reporters on Friday night. "The loss of life and the destruction is truly, truly horrendous." St. Louis resident Joan Miller recounted her narrow escape when a tornado struck her brick house. "The wind started, the tree out front was shaking so violently," she said. "And suddenly all the doors shut, the windows flew out from the bedroom ... the entire back of my house ... you can see straight into the alley now." The National Weather Service said thunderstorms were widespread across portions of the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio Valleys on Friday. At least half a dozen tornadoes touched down in Missouri and neighboring Illinois and other severe weather stretched all the way to the Atlantic Coast, including another tornado reported in New Jersey. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she had talked with the governors of Missouri, Kentucky and Illinois to offer federal resources to help their states cope with the aftermath. "We discussed how while emergency management is best led by local authorities, we reinforced that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support, she wrote on social media. Noem has championed a change in the federal strategy for managing disasters under the Trump administration by shifting responsibilities to states. President Donald Trump's proposed budget includes deep cuts for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which falls under her purview. As of Saturday afternoon, about 155,000 customers were without power in Kentucky and Missouri, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks blackouts across the country. (Reporting by Daniel Trotta, Harshita Meenaktshi, Steve Gorman and Frank McGurty; Writing by Frank McGurty; Editing by Susan Fenton, Diane Craft and Rod Nickel)

byDaniel Coleman
in
May 17, 2025

Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri

Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri (Reuters) -At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when a ...
Read More
'Eat the tariffs' Trump tells Walmart, warns not to blame them for price increasesNew Foto - 'Eat the tariffs' Trump tells Walmart, warns not to blame them for price increases

Walmart should not blame tariffs for raising prices and should instead absorb additional costs,President Donald Trumpsaid in a social media post May 17. "Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS last year, far more than expected. Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, "EAT THE TARIFFS," and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I'll be watching, and so will your customers!!!," Trump saidin the post on Truth Social. On Thursday, the world's largest retailer said that it would have tostart raising prices later this monthdue to the high cost of tariffs. Trump's tariffs have roiled world trade in the weeks since he announced 10% tariffs on imports from all countries and additional higher tariffs on 60 countries in April. He has since backed off or paused some of the new rates. "We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible but given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren't able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins," CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement Thursday This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump warns Walmart not to blame tariffs for increased prices

byDaniel Coleman
in
May 17, 2025

'Eat the tariffs' Trump tells Walmart, warns not to blame them for price increases

'Eat the tariffs' Trump tells Walmart, warns not to blame them for price increases Walmart should not blame tariffs for raising pric...
Read More
Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of lawNew Foto - Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of law

Democratic Gov.Tim Walzof Minnesota assailedDonald Trumpin a law school graduation speech Saturday, accusing the Republican president of creating a national emergency by repeatedly violating the rule of law. Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, used his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony to call on graduates to stand up to abuses of power. Lawyers, he said, "our first and last line of defense." "Right now, more than any other time in my lifetime, we need you to live up to the oath that you're about to make. Because, I have to be honest with you: You are graduating into a genuine emergency," Walz told the crowd, which greeted him with loud applause. "Every single day, the president of the United States finds new ways to trample rights and undermine the rule of law." Walz pointed to Trump'simmigrationcrackdown, which includes deporting alleged gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador without due process, and the offer of a gifted jet from the Qatari ruling family to the president. "This is what the crumbling of rule of law looks like in real time. And it's exactly what the founders of this nation feared: A tyrant, abusing power to persecute scapegoats and enemies," he said. Since Kamala Harris' loss to Trump in November, Democrats have been debating which direction to take the party amid deep frustrations from Democratic voters that its leaders are failing to do enough to check the new administration. Walz is among a long list of potential 2028 candidates who have been traveling to early voting states. Others include Illinois Gov.JB Pritzker, whosharply criticized"do-nothing" Democrats last month for failing to oppose Trump. Pritzker, who is scheduled to headline a Minnesota Democratic dinner in June, drew attention in February when he used part of his joint budget and State of the State address to draw a parallel between Trump's rhetoric and the rise of Nazi Germany. This past week, President Joe Biden's transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg,returned to Iowafor a town hall where he criticized Trump's administration while demanding that Democrats make their agenda clear and reach out to people who disagree with them. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been hosting a high-profile podcast. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezhave been drawing huge crowds to rallies across the country. Walz and Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland have scheduled stops in South Carolina at the end of May. In his commencement speech, Walz acknowledged his words were particularly pointed for a celebratory ceremony. "Some would say, 'Boy, this is getting way too political for a commencement address.' But I would argue: I wouldn't be honoring my oath if I didn't address this head on," he said to applause and cheers. Later, he scoffed at some Democrats who have urged the party to focus on issues such as trade, where Trump is polling badly, instead of the rule of law. He also attacked "feckless" and "cowardly" big law firms that have acquiesced to Trump in the face of threats, with some offering millions in pro bono work and other benefits. "It's a flagrant betrayal of the oath they took as lawyers," he said, urging graduates to refuse to work for or with those firms as they make their way into the workforce.

byDaniel Coleman
in
May 17, 2025

Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of law

Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of law Democratic Gov.Tim Walzof Minnesota...
Read More

 

MON SEVEN © 2015 | Distributed By My Blogger Themes | Designed By Templateism.com