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Trump Son-in-law Jared Kushner Testifies in Capitol Riot Probe

Former US president Donald Trump's son-in-law and top White House aide Jared Kushner answered questions Thursday from the House panel investigating last year's assault on the Capitol. Kushner, the highest-ranking Trump advisor and the first family member to testify so far, appeared in private by video link voluntarily and was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: Here are all the reasons CBS News should never have hired Trump aide Mick Mulvaney

Staff members at CBS News are in an uproar over the venerable news department's hiring of former Trump White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney as a news commentator.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Editorial: Of course Clarence Thomas should recuse himself

In recent weeks, revelations about political activity by Virginia Thomas, the wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, have evolved from alarming to beyond the pale.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Scoop: Key Trump aide’s absence a new clue in Jan. 6 records gap

Molly Michael's absence for much of Jan. 6 may play a role in explaining the incomplete records.

Axios · Mar 31, 2022

Trump swooped in to profit from White House photographer’s book deal – report

Ex-president blocked Shealah Craighead plan and then made up to $20m from publishing images in own memoir, New York Times says

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2022

Taraji P. Henson, Chris Paul named to Black colleges board

President Joe Biden is appointing actor Taraji P

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Biden orders huge oil release, prods drillers to step up output

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said his plan to release a million barrels of oil a day from U.S. reserves for six months would lay a foundation for the country to achieve independence from foreign energy suppliers.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

‘Jeopardy!’ star Amy Schneider proudly repped Oakland en route to the White House

Amy Schneider can’t stop winning. After wrapping a record-shattering stint on “Jeopardy!” and getting engaged to the love of her life, the trailblazing trivia phenom now is headed to the White House for Trans Day of Visibility.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Biden says Putin may have put advisers under house arrest

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Russian leader Vladimir Putin may have fired some of his advisers or put them under house arrest, and that it’s an “open question” as to whether Putin is fully informed on his military’s performance in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

How Biden can help this suburban company tackle inflation, supply chain woes

The Biden administration must step in on a trade dispute involving an Oak Brook-based company that supplies the home building industry. Hundreds of jobs could be at stake.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022