#Ramaswamy calls indictment of Hunter Biden a ‘smokescreen’

#Ramaswamy calls indictment of Hunter Biden a ‘smokescreen’

Entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called the indictment of Hunter Biden on gun charges Thursday a “smokescreen.” “Don’t fall for it,” Ramaswamy posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “This is a fig leaf designed to deflect attention away from the real problem: the Biden family is selling out U.S. foreign…

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#Trump privately discussed Biden impeachment with GOP lawmakers

#Trump privately discussed Biden impeachment with GOP lawmakers

Former President Trump has been keeping close ties with House Republicans as they barrel toward an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Trump has privately discussed the inquiry with members of the House Freedom Caucus and other top Republicans, The New York Times reported. These discussions come as Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) directed committees Tuesday to open a…

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#A tale of two presidential sons

#A tale of two presidential sons

When the 30-year-old son of the vice president landed a seat on the board of a Colorado bank, it was of small consequence that he apparently knew little about the industry. His background in oil and gas was not conducive to serving on the board of the Silverado Banking, Savings and Loan Association. “Putting Neil……

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#Tracking America’s freefall down the rabbit hole of mad politics

#Tracking America’s freefall down the rabbit hole of mad politics

“We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” The Cheshire Cat, “Alice in Wonderland” If anyone thought otherwise, American politics has long since crashed through Alice’s looking glass into Wonderland. The Cheshire Cat is right. “We’re all mad here.” How else can the current political madness be explained? Miles of newsprint and gallons of ink have failed…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — Debating the GOP debate

#The Hill’s Morning Report — Debating the GOP debate

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter There is no shortage of advice…

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#Judge dismisses Hunter Biden misdemeanor tax charges

#Judge dismisses Hunter Biden misdemeanor tax charges

The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s case in Delaware dismissed two misdemeanor tax charges against him in a filing Thursday. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika dismissed the charges after David Weiss, the federal prosecutor leading the case against Biden, moved to dismiss them last week in order to bring charges in Washington, D.C., or California….

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