Today we're talking about House Republicans formalizing an impeachment inquiry into President

Biden, high-profile cases before the Supreme Court, an Israel-Hamass war update, and other

top news for Friday, December 15th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over today.

Here's the quote of the day.

Mercy without justice is the mother of dissolution.

Justice without mercy is cruelty.

St Thomas Aquinas.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

On Wednesday, the House voted along party lines to formalize the ongoing impeachment inquiry

into President Biden.

Democrats dismiss it as politically motivated, criticizing Republicans for failing to provide evidence of a specific crime.

House Republicans say they have mountains of evidence showing Biden abused his public office for his family's financial gain.

Spicing up the situation, the vote came hours after Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena

for a closed-door deposition.

He wants a public appearance to avoid misrepresentation, but GOP

investigators want a private deposition to get the facts and have promised

contempt of Congress charges. It's not all bickering on the hill. A record 886 billion dollar defense bill passed the

House and Senate with strong bipartisan support. The 3,100-page document funds troop pay raises and aircraft purchases, but sidesteps partisan

social issues like abortion access and transgender care for service members.

Here's a verse to consider whether historic impeachment inquiries, global defense, or another load

of laundry is on your to-do list.

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