Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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Impeachment investigation heats up
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed a number of people close to President Trump as part of its impeachment investigation. The subpoenas were issued to former White House counsel Don McGahn, former national security adviser John Bolton, and former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman.
The committee is investigating whether Trump obstructed justice by trying to block the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
The subpoenas are a significant development in the impeachment investigation. They indicate that the committee is expanding its investigation and that it is prepared to take aggressive steps to obtain information.
New economic data released
The Bureau of Economic Analysis has released new economic data that shows the U.S. economy is growing at a steady pace.
The data shows that the economy grew at a rate of 2.1% in the third quarter of 2024. This is a slightly faster pace than the 2.0% growth rate in the second quarter.
The data also shows that the unemployment rate remains low at 3.5%. This is the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years.
The new economic data is good news for the Trump administration. The data shows that the economy is continuing to grow and that the unemployment rate is remaining low.
Severe weather threatens East Coast
The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for the East Coast. The warning is in effect for the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
The warning is for a number of severe weather threats, including tornadoes, hail, and flooding.
The National Weather Service is urging people in the affected areas to be prepared for severe weather and to take precautions to stay safe.
