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Bernie Bennett
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Bernie Bennett has updates on what’s going on in the House.
Iran is Accused of Hacking Into the Trump Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. intelligence officials said Monday they were confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and potentially shape the outcome of the election. Bernie Bennett has the story.
Listen DownloadGeorgia Passes New Rules on Certification of Elections
The Georgia State Election Board (SEB) on Monday adopted a rule that requires the number of ballots and voters be the same before the certification of election results. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadThe Number of Illegal Border Crossings Grows
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released monthly border apprehension data on Friday, saying, “statistics show the lowest southwest border encounters in nearly four years.” Correspondent Bernie Bennett has the details.
Listen DownloadHouse Republicans Release a Report on Their Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadRep. Ronnie Jackson (R-TX) Questions FBI’s Theory
Questions remain about whether it was a bullet that grazed former President Trump in an assassination attempt on July 13th. His former Doctor says there is no question. Reporter Bernie Bennett has this story.
Listen DownloadDemocrat Condemns, Then Supports Harris
A House Democrat who condemned Vice President Harris on the border endorses her for president. More on this from reporter Bernie Bennet
Listen DownloadVice President Harris Prepares to Pick a Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is making plans to announce a running mate by August 7th. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.
Listen DownloadHouse Republicans Vote to Condemn Harris on Her Handling of the Border
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has the story.
Listen DownloadRepublicans on Harris and the Border
WASHINGTON – A House Republican lawmaker is filing articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, over both her handling of the border and knowledge, if any, of President Biden’s alleged cognitive decline. Reporter Bernie Bennett has the details.
Listen DownloadBipartisan Task Force Investigating the Secret Service
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan House Task Force has been launched to investigate the Trump rally shooting on July 13. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has the details.
Listen DownloadBiden Drops Out: Reactions
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, caving to pressure from Democrats who agitated for him to step aside after a debate performance that left the political world in shock. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has reaction from the political world.
Listen DownloadFormer Trump adviser Navarro went from prison to the RNC
Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was released from a Florida prison on Wednesday and spoke hours later at the Republican National Convention. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadTrump’s Secret Service protection increased after possible Iran plot
UNDATED – The U.S. Secret Service has increased protection of former President Trump in recent weeks due to intelligence suggesting a possible plot by Iran to attempt an assassination on the former president. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has more.
Listen DownloadHouse-Secret Service Hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) – A House Oversight panel subpoenas the Secret Service director to testify on the Trump assassination attempt. Correspondent Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadRNC DAY 3: PREVIEW
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The third day of the Republican National Convention kicks off Wednesday with Republicans – led by the newly nominated Donald Trump and JD Vance – shifting to issues of national security and foreign policy. A preview from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadRNCC DAY 2 – IMMIGRATION
UNDATED – The U.S. Secret Service has increased protection of former President Trump in recent weeks due to intelligence suggesting a possible plot by Iran to attempt an assassination on the former president. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has more.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden Withdraws Retrial Request
Lawyers for Hunter Biden have withdrawn their request for a new gun trial, acknowledging in court documents that they misunderstood a technicality their request was based on. Details from Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHOUSE DEMOCRAT-SCOTUS IMMUNITY
WASHINGTON (AP) – A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling, seeking to reverse the decision “and ensure that no president is above the law.” Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett
Listen DownloadNEW UK PRIME MINISTER
UNDATED – The UK’s Labour Party wins enough seats to form a new majority government. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has this story.
Listen DownloadTrump and Youngkin Meet at Virginia Rally
Former President Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin will appear together for the first time in a Virginia rally. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadCandidates Threatened
A New Hampshire man charged with threatening the lives of presidential candidates last year has been found dead while a jury was deciding his verdict. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadRFK Jr. Debate
Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. is still in the public eye, if not on the debate stage. Correspondent Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadHOUSE-DEFENSE BILL
WASHINGTON – The House GOP approves a mammoth annual defense spending bill with culture war amendments, setting the stage for a showdown with the Democratic-controlled Senate over bills that typically enjoys bipartisan support. This report from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHOUSE-CABINET SUBPOENAS
WASHINGTON – A House committee subpoenas 15 Biden Cabinet secretaries to hand over documents regarding what they call a voter mobilization ‘scheme.’ Reporter Bernie Bennett has the details.
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