Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Sept. 20. House Republicans grilled him for allegedly “weaponizing” the Justice Department’s work in favor of Hunter Biden.
And in another House hearing centered on the border crisis, lawmakers discussed the financial impact of illegal immigration. Congressman August Pfluger of Texas said the influx of illegal immigrants cost his state $5 billion last year, $5 billion this year, and is expected to cost double that next year.
President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The two leaders said they are trying to find common ground despite differences.
The Biden administration launched the first-of-its-kind American Climate Corps. It’s a workforce training and service initiative aimed at preparing American youth for jobs in the renewable energy industry.
