Hunter Biden's legal team has threatened to call Joe Biden as a witness if he is charged with a gun crime, causing concern about a "constitutional crisis." Leaked information about the probe and the president's response has put pressure on the DOJ to avoid pursuing the gun charge. This raises questions about Hunter Biden's abuse of power and the impartiality of the DOJ.

The Republican Party is grappling with the rise of populism, as seen with the growing popularity of figures like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. Populist movements have been present within the GOP since the Cold War, from McCarthyism to the Tea Party. Embracing populism is seen as crucial for the party's success, despite the historical wariness of conservative intellectuals.

The New York Yankees are facing difficulties winning games when their ace pitcher Gerrit Cole takes the mound, currently experiencing a three-game losing streak. Cole has had some challenging performances, including allowing a grand slam and a two-run homer. These struggles put the Yankees at risk of missing the postseason for the first time since 2016.

The Digest, 8/19/2023 @1000PM, CDT

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