Merrick Held in Contempt, a Rare White Buffalo, and Police Tase Runaway Fan

The House voted 216 to 207 to hold [Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt]( of Congress on Wednesday for refusing to hand over audiotapes of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Valentina Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut, became [the first woman in space](, orbiting Earth 48 times aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft. In today's poll question, we're asking you to help us settle an office debate: Which kind of french fries is best? Cast your vote at the bottom of today's edition. Have any notes on how we can improve? Just hit reply and tell us what you think. Our sponsor today is [Upwellness](. Be sure to check out their latest health products in today's edition. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] House Holds AG Garland in Contempt The House voted 216 to 207 to hold [Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt]( of Congress on Wednesday for refusing to hand over audiotapes of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur. Republicans in the House already [have a written transcript]( of the interview, but they have demanded a copy of the audio, accusing the Justice Department of covering up for Biden and any potential criminal activity. The White House [previously blocked]( the audio release by invoking executive privilege. It stated that Republicans in Congress wanted the recordings only “to chop them up” and use them for political purposes. A 57-page internal Justice Department memo, obtained by the media on Wednesday, argued that Attorney General Garland was [protected from prosecution]( for contempt of Congress due to President Biden's use of executive privilege. [Article Icon 1]Fed: No Rate Cut as Inflation Continues The Federal Reserve [announced on Wednesday]( that it would keep interest rates unchanged, citing concerns over higher-than-expected inflation. The Fed projected only [one rate cut for 2024]( because of continuing inflation pressure. Core inflation—which excludes the shifting prices for food and energy—was predicted to rise to 2.6% from 2.4% in 2024. The Fed said it was seeking [“greater confidence]( that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%” before cutting rates. [Article Icon 1]List: Carolinas New No. 1 Move-In Destination Florida has been replaced as the most popular state for residential move-ins as transplants grow more interested in the Carolinas and other Southern states. [Here's a list of the top 20](U.S. cities for move-ins in 2024. Data collected by storage company PODS, indicated more people are moving to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. California had the greatest number of move-outs due to crime, taxes, and cost of living, according to the report. In 2023, [Florida claimed five]( of the top 10 move-in cities, but this year, only Ocala and Jacksonville remained in the top 10, and last year’s No. 3, Orlando, fell to No. 18. According to PODS, severe weather risks, skyrocketing insurance premiums, lagging job growth, and immigration contributed to Florida's decline. --------------------------------------------------------------- Speaking of Florida, yesterday we launched our latest state-level edition: Flyover Florida! Sign up with [one click here](. [Politics] ➤ White House officials refused Wednesday to rule out the possibility of President Biden commuting the sentence of his son Hunter Biden, but did reiterate that the President would not pardon Hunter’s gun felony convictions. ([More]() ➤ Former President Trump has a 2-in-3 chance of winning the White House in November, according to The Economist’s election forecast model launched Wednesday. ([More]() ➤ U.S. officials announced new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, targeting Russia’s financial infrastructure and foreign financial institutions, as well as companies working with sanctioned Russian entities. ([More]() ➤ Federal authorities have arrested eight people from Tajikistan suspected of having connections to the Islamic State for illegally entering the country through the southern border. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor [The Flyover]( Turmeric is probably the most well-known food PROVEN to fight inflammation and joint pain. However, when you [combine turmeric with these 5 foods]( they form a private squad of firefighters in your body that help control the raging flame of inflammation and joint pain. 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([More]() ➤ YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul announced on Wednesday the launch of his men's skincare line called "W," with products priced under $10, available at Walmart and later on Amazon. ([See Details]() ➤ Boeing received only four orders for new planes in May and none for its best-selling 737 Max for the second month in a row following a January incident involving a side panel blowout. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The window is closing to get in on the next big thing in smart-home tech. [RYSE, a leader in smart shade technology](, is extending the opportunity for you to invest in their company until Friday. This is what getting in early on smart-home companies with retail distribution looks like with 20X returns for early investors in Nest when acquired by Google for $3.2 billion and 10X on invested capital for Ring’s early investors when acquired by Amazon for $1 billion. 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([See Results]() ➤ Amid the war in Gaza, 58% of Israelis believe their country is not respected internationally, and 83% say antisemitism is common around the world, according to a Pew Research Center survey. ([See Survey]() ➤ Six in ten Americans are interested in becoming their own boss rather than working for others, and 52% of them say they're willing to take financial risks to achieve this goal. ([See Poll]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Switch to Visible and get unlimited data, talk, text, and hotspot from [$15/month for the first 3 months](, featuring dependable 5G and 4G network coverage, no contracts, and no hidden fees—experience the freedom of great service at an unbeatable price! Use code MOOLAH to get $10 off your first 3 months. ([See it here]() [Et Cetera] ➤ A rare white buffalo calf born in Yellowstone National Park has fulfilled a Lakota tribe prophecy of better days, serving as a call to action for the tribe to protect the Earth and its animals. ([See Photo]() ➤ A 97-year-old Utah woman finally received her high school diploma, 80 years after dropping out just one English credit shy of graduation to take care of her family. ([More]() ➤ A fan ran onto the field at Great American Ball Park during the Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians game on Tuesday, performed a backflip, and evaded police before being tased. ([Watch Video]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Eliminate pain with [Fulton insoles](! Their cork insoles prevent overpronation, supination, and foot, knee, and back through custom-molding arch support. Stabilize your ankles, align your body, and find comfort wherever you walk. Get 15% off here with this exclusive offer for Flyover readers! [(See it here)]( [Poll Position] How do you like your fries? - [Thin cut]( - [Thick cut]( - [Waffle cut]( - [Curly]( - [With chili]( - [With cheese]( - [With chili and cheese]( - [Other]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday's Results: Should celebrities express political opinions? - No: 81.2% - Yes: 18.8% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] “Attorney General Merrick Garland’s refusal to produce this evidence establishes a clear pattern of obstruction by the DOJ to cover up President Biden’s wrongdoing.” — [Rep. James Comer]( prior to the vote to hold AG Garland in contempt. [Trivia]Today's Trivia What are you afraid of if you have astraphobia? [Show me the answer]( [Unsubscribe]( (Step One) The Flyover, LLC 1910 Thomes Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001-3527 [.]( [Flyover] [Join the Flyover]( [Facebook Icon]( [Instagram Icon]( [Twitter Icon]( [LinkedIn Icon](