1 Ivanka Trump "Invited" To Testify Before Jan 6th Committee
Ivanka Trump is being invited to speak with the committee investigating last year's Capitol riot. Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson did not say whether they will issue a subpoena or ask for voluntary cooperation from the former President's daughter to get her testimony. The panel had previously revealed it was learning more about Ivanka's dealings with her father on the day of the attack at the U.S. Capitol. Last month, Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney told ABC News the panel had "firsthand testimony" Ivanka had twice asked her father to intervene during the Capitol attack. Will she do it? Trump's camp says the former First Daughter is not saying no, but she's not saying yes either. A statement notes she did not speak at the January 6th rally hosted by her father, ex-President Trump. The statement also notes that Ms. Trump tweeted during the attack that "any security breach or disrespect to our law enforcement is unacceptable – the violence must stop immediately – please be peaceful." She first referred to the Capitol rioters as "American patriots," but quickly deleted that reference.
2 High Stakes Biden Meeting With Russia Today
President Biden is again attempting to clean up a remark he made about the tense situation at the Ukrainian border. In advance of a high level meeting set to take place today, the President told reporters that he’s been very clear with the Kremlin about what the reaction will be should Russia step over the line. This, as Biden clarified again his stance after setting off a firestorm for suggesting that a ‘minor incursion’ by the Russians might be okay. Reading from a prepared statement yesterday, he insisted that Russian President Vladimir Putin “has no misunderstanding” about the “severe” economic sanctions that would follow a Russian invasion of Ukraine.” “I’ve discussed in detail with our allies as well as laid out very clearly for President Putin,” Biden offered. “But there is no doubt — let there be no doubt at all — that if Putin makes this choice, Russia will pay a heavy price.”
3 Rock Legend Meat Loaf Has Died
Rock singer Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74. According to his official Facebook page, the legendary performer passed away last night at the age of 74. Born Michael Lee Aday, he exploded onto the music scene in 1977 with the release of his album "Bat Out of Hell," which remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. Over the course of his six-decade career in music and film, Meat Loaf was also one of the best-selling artists of all time, selling more than 100-million records worldwide. He also appeared in more than 65 films. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side,” the post reads, in part. “Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours… We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man.”