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What to know about Republican allegations, evidence in the Biden impeachment inquiry

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A closer look at some of the specific allegations levied by House Republicans in their impeachment inquiry against President Biden. House Republicans on Thursday, in their first impeachment inquiry hearing, are set to reexamine information they say they've gathered so far in their investigations into President Joe Biden and his family's business dealings. "House Republicans have uncovered serious and credible allegations into President Biden's conduct," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said when ordering the inquiry earlier this month. "These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption." Among their claims, which have yet to be supported by direct evidence, is that President Biden was involved in or personally profited from his family's foreign business dealings, or that he improperly influenced policy based on them during his time as vice president. Here's a closer look at some of the specific allegations levied against Presid...

Chipotle agrees to $300,000 settlement over child labor allegations in DC

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Chipotle has agreed to a six-figure settlement in D.C. after prosecutors “identified over 800 potential violations of D.C.’s child labor laws over the past three years" Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to a six-figure settlement after an investigation in the nation's capital "identified over 800 potential violations of Washington, D.C.'s child labor laws over the past three years," D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced on Monday. Schwalb's office alleges that since April 2020, the popular restaurant chain violated several child labor laws, with employees under the age of 18 working more than eight hours in a day, more than 48 hours in a week and more than six consecutive days in a work week. The settlement also accuses Chipotle of violating the city's laws by allowing children to work after 10 p.m. local time. Chipotle operates 20 stores in the district. The investigation by Schwalb's office was launched in May 2022. Chipotle will p...