1 Special Counsel Will Investigate Biden For Taking Classified Docs
Attorney General Merrick Garland is appointing a special counsel to oversee the investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents during his time as Vice President. Former US attorney Robert Hur will lead the probe into the handling of the documents. The announcement comes after Biden's team discovered classified records in a Washington, DC office in November that was previously used by Biden. Then, as we told you, a second set of documents was found. This time in a locked file cabinet next to Biden's Corvette in the garage of one of his Delaware homes. The White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the White House cooperated closely with the Justice Department and will continue to do so. Could Biden actually be charged? Technically, Hur could indict Biden in 2025 if his probe goes past the 2024 presidential election, Biden loses the election, and then Hur concludes that Biden broke the law.
2 At Least Seven Dead From Tornadoes In The Southeast
At least seven people have been killed and several have been injured as tornadoes and severe weather rip through the Southeast. More than a dozen tornadoes were reported in Alabama yesterday, including one that caused significant damage in Selma. The tornado has lifted debris as high as at least 16,000 feet into the air, based on reports. Selma officials have called this a “disaster area” as many roads are blocked with storm debris there and in the surrounding areas. One of the large twisters left a 20 mile path of destruction. State of emergencies are in effect in both Alabama and Georgia, where thousands of customers were without power as of last night. Forecasters say more than 35 million people in the Southeast are under some level of threat for severe storms.
3 Idaho Killing Suspect Waives Right To Speedy Hearing
The suspect in the case of the four students killed near the University of Idaho campus, appeared for his second hearing in an Idaho county court yesterday and waived his right for a speedy probably cause hearing. Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania at the end of last month and charged with four counts of murder connected to the November deaths of four University of Idaho students in their home. The suspect's preliminary hearing has been set for June 26th Moscow, Idaho and the judge has ordered Kohberger to remain remanded in state custody with no bond until the June hearing.