Big guy long suspected to have been v. P. Joe biden was selling the biden brand. Archer told members of the House Oversight committee yesterday that the then Vice President biden was on the speakerphone during more than 20 business calls. And he attended business dinners. He says if not for the biden brand, it would have been the end of burisma. Archer also told lawmakers when the Ukrainian Energy Company Burisma got into trouble, hunter or burisma executives just called d. C. To get the prosecutor looking into the firm fired. Republicans are saying the proof is right in front of you. The brand was totally joe biden. The guy with the power and connections in d. C. We saw joe biden has lied to the American People. He knew exactly who his son was getting those millions of dollars from. The more stones we overturn the more scandals we uncover. Do you think the president of the United States is compromised . Based on archers testimony . I think so. Harris one democrat brushed it all off. T
Trial. Well have expert legal analysis for you on that in just a moment. Also ahead, the end of an era for Senate Republicans. The partys longest Serving Leader in the Upper Chamber is stepping down at the end of the year. Well take a look at Mitch Mcconnell legacy and who could replace him. And that comes as congressional leaders now have a deal to fund part of the government for a few more weeks, giving lawmakers a little more time to get a lot done. O get a lot done good morning, and welcome to way too early on this thursday, february 29th, a weekday, just what we needed this year to be a little longer. Im jonathan lemire, thanks for starting your day with us. And we begin with some massive news that broke late yesterday. The Supreme Court has agreed to consider former President Trumps claim of president ial immunity in his federal election interference case. The conservative courts decision to hear the case will further delay a potential trial. The high court has scheduled argument
United states is on to the Knockout Round. The game ended a few minutes ago. Man, by the skin of their teeth. They were inches away from their tournament being over in a flash. We knew, the u. S. Is twotime defending champions, and this is a historic run by this squad. Going into the tournament, we knew this was a bit of a transition year. Its sort of the last gasp, if you will, from some of the stalwarts weve gotten to know from the last couple runs. Theyre older now, and there is a young and Impressive Group of players coming through. At times, its been an uneasy mix. They, frankly, havent looked very good so far. They beat vietnam 30 when expectations were seven, eight, nine or more, then a pair of draws. It cant be said enough, if this is a couple inches to the left, they go home. Theyre fortunate to advance here. They have a couple days off. Hopefully they get things going in the right direction before the knockout stage. Twotime defending champions, the womens team are on to the
Lewis hamilton led a mercedes one two in second practice in bahrain. Team mate George Russell was second with Aston Martins Fernando Alonso third. Max verstappen whos aiming to win his fourth consecutive title was down in sixth, nearly half a second off the pace. Paul pogba says hes sad and shocked after being banned from football for 4 years for a doping offence. The juventus midfielder and world cup winner was provisionally suspended in september after elevated Testosterone Levels were found in his system. He says hell appeal the ban as Michael Redford reports absolute best is driving Manchester United from a career that always promise so much for that once the worlds most expensive footballer could now be over after his give given a 48 bed for doping. In a statement he said. The band was given after the midfielder tested positive for elevated levels of test or burn in a system back in august. The second positive sample released in october confirmed the doping violation. Less than tw
As we come on the air, the eyes of the world are upon us. With our allies around the Globe Waiting and watching to see how and when the United States will respond to two of the most Urgent International questions of our time. The murder of Vladimir Putins most powerful political opponent and the twoyear anniversary of russias anniversary of ukraine just days away. The Open Question of will the United States send ukraine the aid it needs to hold the line against russia. A common denominator here, one man. Russian president Vladimir Putin. The dictator who our expresident still has yet to condemn for the murder Alexei Navalny. The white house says they will impose new sanctions to hold poout skpn russia accountable for the murder. But on ukraine, aid that ukraine so urgently needs that our International Allies are waiting to see if the United States delivers, that the Biden Administration is willing to give that aid is being ham strung by mike johnson. Who it is worth noting spent his lo