OnPolitics: Seven takeaways from GOP hearing on Hunter Biden's laptop

The House Oversight Committee grilled former Twitter executives over the media coverage of Hunter Biden's laptop.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Feb 8 2023 Hi again, OnPolitics readers! Back to our regularly scheduled OnPolitics programming. Following President Joe Biden's State of the Union address last night, House Republicans held the  first hearing (of several) investigations into Biden and his circle today.  The House Oversight Committee grilled former Twitter executives over the media coverage of Hunter Biden's laptop, specifically the blocking of the New York Post story in 2020 on the social media platform.  There were contentious moments between lawmakers as Republicans argued that the suppression of the story could have influenced the 2020 presidential election while Democrats called the inquiry "silly" and a "bizarre political stunt."  💻 Want more?: Hunter Biden laptop story enflames House lawmakers: 7 takeaways from Twitter hearing 🏛️ Missed the SOTU?: Here are 5 takeaways What else is going on in Washington?  Short dispatches from today's live blog for the political news enthusiast: • Mitt Romney on George Santos: Utah Sen. Mitt Romney at the State of the Union address joined the growing number of Republicans in shunning freshman Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., calling him a "sick puppy." • Biden in Wisconsin: Biden will seek to highlight his administration's efforts to train manufacturing workforces with new skills in clean energy • Spy balloon flew over nuke, missile sites: House intelligence Chair Mike Turner, R-Ohio, said China's surveillance balloon maneuvered over sensitive U.S. military sites in addition to the ones in Montana before it was downed. 🚨Stay updated: Follow along for the day's biggest headlines with our live blog, which is updated in real-time. 📨 Sign up for this newsletter: Get OnPolitics in your inbox Ahead of '24 reelection bid, Biden zeroes in on working-class message President Joe Biden is expected to announce his reelection bid in March or April. Democrats have already identified a challenge: blue-collar voters. READ MORE Many lawmakers wore 1870 pins to the State of the Union. Here's why It has become tradition for members of Congress to use the State of the Union as a place to make strong statements with their fashion choices. READ MORE China spy balloon flew over other missile and nuke sites, lawmaker says China's high-altitude surveillance balloon flew over sensitive U.S. missile and nuclear weapons sites, the House Intelligence Committee chair says. READ MORE Pivot point: Biden's State of the Union and the changed world he faces As President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union address, there was more defense than offense ahead, and more campaigning than legislating. READ MORE Tears for Tyre Nichols, boos on border: Key State of the Union moments In one moving moment, Biden acknowledged the parents of Tyre Nichols, the young Black man who died after being beaten by police officers in Memphis. READ MORE Social Security and Medicare were most contentious part of Biden SOTU President Joe Biden received so many boos over Social Security and Medicare from Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene that he went off script. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback

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