The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pushed back Monday on a "60 Minutes" report detailing a whistleblower's allegations of illegal financial practices by the church and its investment company.
Catch up quick: David Nielsen, a former investment adviser for the church, accused the church of hiding billions of dollars and violating its tax-exempt status, in his interview that aired Sunday.
Special counsel John Durham concluded in a long-awaited report released Monday that the FBI's basis for launching its explosive investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign's ties to Russia was "seriously flawed."
Why it matters: In the more than 300-page report, Durham leveled withering criticism at investigators — accusing them of causing "severe reputational harm" to the FBI.
Why it matters: Yellen’s latest forecast keeps up the pressure on President Biden and Congress to find an agreement on how to raise the debt ceiling before the Treasury department reaches the so-called X-date.
More than five dozen experts, including former national security officials, are asking the House China Select Committee to address "immigration bottlenecks" for international science and engineering graduate students and workers, according to a copy of a letter viewed by Axios.
Why it matters: Both U.S. and Chinese leaders have highlighted global science and engineering talent as key to national security and economic growth.
White House principal deputy communications director Kate Berner has told colleagues she expects to leave in the coming weeks, two people familiar with the conversations tell Axios.
Why it matters: Berner's departure is part of a broader shuffle in the White House's press and communications shops ahead of President Biden's re-election effort, as some officials move to the campaign.
Concerns about a rush on the border following the end of a restrictive pandemic policy have not materialized — with daily crossings cut in half compared to the record-breaking days leading up to May 11.
Why it matters: It's good news for the Biden administration's post-Title 42 approach, which included a tougher image on the border and a strict new asylum policy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday defunding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at Florida's public colleges and allowing the state to remove programs, majors and minors that teach "identity politics."
Why it matters: DeSantis' signing of SB 266 and HB 931 marks the latest escalation in a yearslong effort to regulate how race and gender are addressed in educational institutions across the state.
Driving the news: Biden told reporters in Delaware he expects to resume talks with congressional leaders on Tuesday and that he plans to leave as scheduled for the G7 summit in Japan one day later, per a pool report.
Nonprofit founder Zak Malamed is jumping into the race for the Long Island-based House seat currently held by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Malamed's entry into the race adds to a crowded field of contenders in both parties who view the seat as essentially up for grabs due to Santos' scandal-driven unpopularity among voters.
President Trump got more aggressive — and more dismissive of moderator Kaitlan Collins — as last week's CNN town hall continued. Now we know one reason why:
Backstage during the first commercial break, Axios has learned, Trump adviser Jason Miller — as if psyching up a boxer in his corner or egging on a bully — showed Trump moments-old tweets from Democrats blasting CNN and saying Trump was winning.
Why it matters: Trump, who had been getting miffed at Collins' persistent questioning, went out all pumped up for the second block.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' finances faced renewed scrutiny Sunday when CBS aired an interview with a whistleblower who alleges the church tried to hide billions of dollars and violated its tax-exempt status.
What they’re saying: The church's former investment adviser David Nielsen described on "60 Minutes" the religious body's investment portfolio as "a clandestine hedge fund."
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who's running for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, said Sunday it's "not realistic" for candidates to pledge a federal abortion ban.
Driving the news: CBS News' Margaret Brennan noted to Haley during their interview that Republican 2024 rival Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) supports a 20-week federal abortion ban and would sign such a bill into law if elected.
