Thought that august 11th was april 1st because his announcement that he appointed a Special Counselee to investigate hunter biden was like a really bad practical joke here today to announce the appointment of David Weissea as a Special Counsel consistent with the Department Of Justice Regulationrts Governing such matters. In keeping with those ofgulations, i have today notified the designated members of each House Of Congreshouss of the appointment. Yes, thats the same david weiss who tried to give eethearthunter that Sweetheart Y Deal before a smart judge stepped in to say noott so fast. Now, beyond that, weiss isnt even eligibls isnt e to be nam Special Counsel under the relevant Regulation Governinunseg his appointment. First, according to section 600. 3, he has to have a reputation for integrity and impartial Decision Making. Now, thats obviously in questioin n is the impartial Decision Making part after how he handled the initial phasesl of this investigation. N and the Special Co
Announcement that he appointed a Special Counsel to investigate hunter biden was like a really bad practical joke. Here today to announce the appointment of david weiss as a Special Counsel consistent with the Department Of Justice regulations governs such matters. In keeping with those regulations, i have today notified the designated members of each House Of Congress of the appointment. Laura yes, thats the same david weiss who tried to give hunter that Sweetheart Plea Deal before a smart judge stepped in to say not so fast. Now, droned weiss isnt even eligible to be named Special Counsel under the regulation governing his appointment according to section 600. 3, he has to have a reputation for integrity and impartial Decision Making. Now, thats obviously in question, the impartial Decision Making part after how he handled the initial phases of this investigation. And the Special Counsel shall be selected, it says, from outside the government. Okay. Garland is not a stupid man, so im
Energy and Climate Change are hotting up too. The government has said it will back hundreds of new licences for oil and Gas Production sites like this in the north sea. Its also confirmed it will support two new Carbon Capture and storage projects in northeast scotland and the humber. These would capture Carbon Dioxide where fossil fuels are burned and pipe it under the sea to store it. Climate campaigners fear it is a tactic to keep the Fossil Fuel Industry in business. The Prime Minister on a visit to aberdeenshire argued todays announcements would help the uk reach its net zero target by 2050 while still backing new oil and gas. Even in 2050, when we are at net zero, it is forecast that around a quarter of our energy needs will still come from oil and gas. Thats why technologies like Carbon Capture and storage are important. But what is important is that we get the oil and gas in the best possible way, and that means getting it from here at home. The conservatives have been keen to
Will become drier and quieter as we head into the night. The gusty wind easing and changing direction and the more persistent rain pushing away and eventually we see some clearer skies later in the night. Theres Temperature Holding at around 11, 13 degrees by tomorrow morning. By Which Point Storm Patricia is heading away. And following that we get the wind coming in from the north or north west. A cool breeze blowing as we head into tomorrow. That brings with it a mixture of sunshine and showers. The best of the sunshine early on, The Cloud Building quickly and we have showers in northern parts of scotland from the word go and they could develop almost any word tomorrow. The threat of some thunderstorms around. But with Shelter Temperatures in glasgow could reach 20 degrees. And a bit warmer along the south east. But on friday most of the showers will be coming in because Eastern Parts of england with the threat of thunderstorms later in the day in the south east. Maybe not quite as w
stress test showed they have enough capital to weather a severe economic slump. they have more than $100 billion in assets each. the results are a vote of confidence for the financial sector after the collapse of the silicon valley bank earlier this year. elsewhere in the united states, presidentjoe biden has vowed to restore the american dream, in a speech promoted his so called bidenomics policy. michelle fleury reports from new york. michelle fleury reports from new york- michelle fleury reports from new york. , ., ., new york. joe biden went on the road to make new york. joe biden went on the road to make his new york. joe biden went on the road to make his pitch new york. joe biden went on the road to make his pitch to - road to make his pitch to sceptical americans. the president sceptical americans. the president outlined - sceptical americans. the president outlined his i sceptical americans. the president outlined his economic vision for the future, and la