House Oversight to investigate White House security measures after cocaine found in West Wing
- Key House Republicans are demanding answers from the Secret Service regarding the recent discovery of cocaine in the West Wing of the White House, expressing concerns about security measures.
- Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has requested a briefing from the agency and stated that the presence of illegal drugs in the White House is unacceptable.
- The Republican National Committee has amplified the issue, questioning the Biden administration's response and linking it to Hunter Biden, while reports indicate that the drug was found in a less secure area near the West Executive entrance.
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Secret Service now facing an investigation over White House cocaine scandal: 'Unacceptable and a shameful moment'
The Secret Service is facing congressional scrutiny over the White House cocaine scandal.House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer wrote Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Friday demanding to know how cocaine slipped through the Secret Service's security measures."The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the details surrounding the discovery of cocaine in the White House. This alarming development requires the…
Sen. Mike Lee, other GOP lawmakers press Secret Service for answers about cocaine found at White House
The west wing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Republican lawmakers are questioning the security at the White House and asking for a briefing from the Secret Service after a bag of cocaine was found in the west wing.Susan Walsh, Associated Press Republican lawmakers continue to direct questions at the Secret Service about the ziplock bag of cocaine found in the west wing at the White House last week. Sen. Mike Lee of U…
Comer Demands Secret Service Briefing on White House Cocaine Discovery
Rep. James Comer (R., Ky.), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, called on the Secret Service to deliver a briefing about the discovery of cocaine in the White House. "This incident has raised additional concerns with the Committee regarding the level of security maintained at the White House," Comer wrote in a Friday letter to the Secret Service. "In order to assist the Committee with its investigation, please provid…
House GOP Opens Investigation of ‘Shameful’ Discovery of Cocaine in West Wing, Demands Briefing From Secret Service
The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, admonishes a reporter who asks if there is any chance the drugs could have belonged to a member of the Biden family.
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