Top 5 News Headlines and Commentary for Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. 1. Republicans Demand Facebook Disclose Communications with FBI on Hunter Biden’s Laptop. 2. Senior FBI Agent Resigns Amid Scrutiny of Helping Bury Hunter Biden Investigation. 3. California Passes “Fast Act” Allowing Government to Set Wages for Fast Food Workers. 4. Russia’s Wields Gas as Weapon of War Against the West. 5. President Biden Calls for $37 Billion to Hire Police Officers, Ban Assault Weapons.