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There’s a lot happening today. Let’s catch up:
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What’s going on: The House Oversight Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday on the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s family. The panel’s star witness, Hunter Biden, is not expected to appear at the hearing after testifying privately in a deposition earlier this month. A closer look at Hunter Biden’s net worth >
Zoom in: Wednesday’s hearing is expected to take a closer look at Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Republican lawmakers are seeking testimony from Jason Galanis, who is serving a federal prison sentence in Alabama for fraud schemes, and Tony Bobulinski, a one-time business associate of Hunter Biden. Democratic lawmakers are calling witness Lev Parnas to testify. The convicted businessman was previously a Rudy Giuliani associate working to dig up political dirt on Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election. The latest >
Possible wind-down?: The House impeachment inquiry has hit what some would consider a near-standstill. The Oversight Committee’s chairman has signaled interest in taking another direction >
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What to know: A federal appeals court Tuesday issued an order preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally. This came hours after the Supreme Court allowed the new immigration law to take effect. Authorities in Texas had not announced any arrests made under the new law that’s back on hold. How Texas’ plan would work >
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Missing: Tips to Nashville police about the missing Riley Strain case are reportedly going to the Cold Case Unit voicemail. Sabrina Martin told NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield on Tuesday night that she believes she saw a homeless man wearing Strain’s shirt after he went missing, but she says she hasn’t been able to contact the correct authorities. “I have not heard from the police,” Martin said on “Banfield.” “I have called. I have emailed local news stations. … I found the Crime Stoppers line. That lady did seem to take me seriously, but I have not heard anything back. She did not seem to be aware of Riley’s case.” Watch the interview >
Search efforts: The United Cajun Navy, a national disaster response operation, has joined search efforts for Strain. The organization is deploying hovercraft and airboats to scour the Cumberland River for any sign of the missing University of Missouri college senior. Strain vanished March 8 after reportedly being removed from a downtown Nashville bar. On Sunday, Strain’s bank card was found on the embankment of the Cumberland River. Nashville police said there is currently no indication of foul play. Here’s a look at the timeline of events following Strain’s disappearance >
Strain’s phone: A close friend of Strain’s family said the 22-year-old’s phone had battery power when it went dark, contradicting initial assumptions. “That is something that we have been able to find and verify. Riley did have battery power at the time his phone went dark. What we have been told is the phone did not die due to battery capacity,” Chris Dingman said during a Tuesday interview on NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” Watch >
Description: Strain is 6 feet, 5 inches with a slender build, blond hair and blue eyes. If you see Strain or have any information about where he may be, you are asked to call the Metro Nashville Police Department at 615-862-8600. What Strain’s family told NewsNation >
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What’s happening: As the Pentagon works out details on a maritime corridor to move humanitarian aid into Gaza, the safety of U.S. troops offshore is a “top concern,” officials told NewsNation. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns about the proximity of troops to the Israel-Hamas war, even as President Joe Biden insisted there will be no U.S. boots on the ground. Full report >
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Watch: American TV personality Dr. Phil, who is launching a major network television project, will join NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo live Wednesday evening. Tune in Wednesday at 8 p.m./7C. How to watch >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media! -
A court hearing is scheduled for Daniel Penny, charged with manslaughter for fatally choking fellow New York subway rider Jordan Neely.
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The Federal Open Market Committee decision on interest rates is expected to be announced following a two-day meeting.
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NCAA Women’s March Madness First Four games are set for Wednesday.
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The U.S. Supreme Court hears the Rio Grande waters apportionment dispute.
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Reddit is slated to announce its final initial public offering pricing before shares in the company commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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An Ohio woman with two boyfriends who shot herself to fake a home invasion and cover up a murder admitted to her crimes in court, prosecutors said. Details of the case >
Authorities have confirmed a red and white plaid blanket found during the search for missing Wisconsin 3-year-old Elijah Vue is the one that belonged to him. Latest from investigators >
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said the state will release its initial timeline of the Lahaina fire in April. What to expect >
Lollapalooza released the official 2024 lineup for this summer’s four-day music festival in Chicago. Check it out >
Police in Connecticut are investigating after they say an expensive cat was the target in an armed robbery. The latest >
The woman accused of leaving her 16-month-old daughter alone for more than a week while she vacationed, leading to the child’s death from starvation and dehydration, was sentenced in an Ohio courtroom. What we know about the case >
An unsealed court document shows a detective has speculated that the mother of Kouri Richins, the Utah author accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, could have a connection to the death. What the court documents reveal >
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a top-down review of the Office of Cannabis Management as illegal smoke shops continue to pop up across New York City. What they’re looking into >
The mayor of a small town located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas along the Mexico border has been arrested on federal drug trafficking charges, according to court documents obtained by NewsNation. Full report >
A federal judge in Illinois earlier this month ruled that a Mexican man who was living in the U.S. illegally had a constitutional right to own a firearm for self-defense. A former federal prosecutor weighs in >
Two large great white sharks, each more than 13 feet long, have been reported not far from one another off Florida’s east coast. Where the sharks are headed >
A nightclub in Nashville, Tennessee, is aiming to change the way young people worship by creating an alternative to traditional nightlife, one that centers on preaching Christian gospel. How the pop-up club works >
A California police department has gained recognition for its creative placement of Lego heads over suspects’ faces in images taken during arrests and bookings, leaving many of their Instagram followers wondering why. Their explanation >
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A dog with an abusive start in life has sat in a local shelter for nearly 600 days, hoping someone would give him a forever home. Now, Chester finally went home to a family he can call his own, and he did it in style. Read more > Find a good news story each day in NewsNation’s Your Morning newsletter! Subscribe > |
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This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. |
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