Robert Hur

2024 - 3 - 12

US Prosecutor Stands Firm on Assessment of Biden, Sparks Bipartisan Criticism

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Former special counsel Robert Hur's testimony on Biden's memory sparks debate and criticism from both sides in Congress. Find out more!

Former special counsel Robert Hur faced a heated congressional committee hearing defending his assessment of President Biden's memory lapses. The investigation, which did not recommend charges against the president, raised concerns about Biden's mental acuity and age, drawing bipartisan criticism. Hur stood by his report, emphasizing the fairness of questioning the president's memory. In a tense session, Hur encountered frustrations from Democrats and Republicans, highlighting the contentious nature of the issue.

As the debate rages on, the White House holds a briefing while the Pentagon announces the rush of $300 million in weapons to Ukraine. The military's decision stems from cost savings in contracts, reflecting the ongoing discussions on national security priorities. Additionally, at a separate hearing, Rep. Adam Schiff questions Hur during a Judiciary Committee session, adding another layer of partisan tension to the discourse.

During his testimony, Hur faced scrutiny over the credibility of his claims regarding Biden's memory. Despite the controversy, the transcript of his interview with the president raised questions about the extent of the special counsel's assertions. The hearing highlighted the deep partisan divide over the handling of classified documents, underscoring the complexity of the political landscape surrounding the issue.

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US prosecutor Robert Hur stands by assessment of Biden's 'poor ... (Aljazeera.com)

Hur testifies in a congressional committee hearing about Biden's reported memory lapses, spurring bipartisan criticism.

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Robert Hur defends focus on Biden memory in explosive classified ... (BBC News)

A US investigator says questioning the president's memory in a report was fair as he prepares to face Congress.

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Robert Hur defends special counsel report at tense House hearing ... (CBS News)

In a tense hearing, Robert Hur fielded frustrations from both Democrats and Republicans, who took issue with the former special counsel's report.

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Special counsel Robert Hur testifies over Biden classified docs probe (KTVQ Billings News)

Hur's final report did not recommend charges against the president but drew criticism for raising concerns about Biden's mental acuity and age.

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Standing by report on Biden's memory, Robert Hur to testify on ... (PBS)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Over five hours of interviews, President Joe Biden repeatedly told a special counsel that he never meant to retain classified information ...

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WATCH: White House holds briefing as the Pentagon announces ... (NOVA Next)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military ...

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Robert Hur Defends His Report in Biden Documents Case (The New York Times)

At a hearing, Republicans peppered Robert K. Hur about his justifications for not charging the president, and Democrats rebuked him for broad assertions ...

WATCH: Rep. Schiff Questions Robert Hur During Absurd Partisan ... (Congressman Adam Schiff)

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) questioned former Special Investigator Robert Hur during a Judiciary Committee hearing.

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Robert Hur testimony: Special counsel exaggerated Biden memory ... (Vox)

The ex-special counsel testified Tuesday, but a transcript of his interview with the president undercut his claims.

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Biden classified files report: Robert Hur hearing highlights partisan ... (BBC News)

Five weeks after his report into Joe Biden's handling of classified documents exploded a political bombshell, former special counsel Robert Hur appeared at ...

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Robert Hur defends his report on Biden classified docs (BBC News)

The former special counsel explained his findings to Congress after his report set off a political bombshell.

The Biggest Takeaways From Hur's Testimony on the Biden ... (TIME)

Robert Hur's testimony marked his first public comments since the release of his report on Biden's handling of classified documents.

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Special counsel Robert Hur testifies over Biden classified docs probe (KPAX-TV)

Hur's final report did not recommend charges against the president but drew criticism for raising concerns about Biden's mental acuity and age.

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3 big moments from the Biden-Hur interview — and one that was ... (Politico)

A transcript of the former special counsel's interview with the president was released in advance of his high-profile House testimony on Tuesday.

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Top takeaways from Robert Hur's testimony on Biden investigation (Axios)

The big picture: Both Republicans and Democrats came prepped to try to humiliate the other party's elderly presidential candidate. Videos of Biden (81) and ...

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Robert Hur stands by assessments on Biden's age during hearing (The Associated Press)

Lawmakers turned a Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe into a proxy battle between Biden and Donald Trump.

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Trump-appointed special counsel bent the truth when he reported ... (Fortune)

The Trump-appointed special counsel bent the truth when he reported Biden couldn't remember when his son died, transcript shows.

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Opinion | Robert Hur's Testimony About His Report on Biden (The New York Times)

To the Editor: Robert Hur testified at a congressional committee hearing that although President Biden's retention of classified documents since his Senate days ...

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Political Roundup: Runoffs, Robert Hur's testimony, and politics at ... (Houston Public Media)

We weigh in on the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with University of Houston political science lecturer Nancy Sims.

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