Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, charged with gun crimes
1 year, 3 months ago

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, charged with gun crimes

ABC  

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been charged with three gun offences, setting him on course for a possible criminal trial as his father campaigns for re-election in 2024. Key points: Hunter Biden is charged with lying about being a drug user when he bought a revolver in 2018 It is the first time a sitting president's child has been charged with a felony It follows a failed plea deal that would have spared Hunter Biden from jail A grand jury in Delaware voted to press charges — a process known as indictment in the US — in a significant step forward in the Justice Department's five-year investigation into Hunter Biden's messy past. It is the first time in US history a sitting president's child has been charged with a criminal offence, and promises to be another political headache for Joe Biden, who is facing low approval ratings. Hunter Biden's troubled past Photo shows Joe Biden and Hunter Biden, pictured outdoors, wear dark jackets and sunglasses.

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Former FBI informant will be sentenced for bogus bribery claim about President Biden and son Hunter
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2 days ago

Former FBI informant will be sentenced for bogus bribery claim about President Biden and son Hunter

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors will ask a judge on Wednesday for six years in prison for a former FBI informant whose bogus story about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter accepting bribes became central to Republicans’ impeachment effort. Prosecutors noted that Smirnov’s false claim “set off a firestorm in Congress” when it resurfaced years later as part of the House …

Judge in Hunter Biden case sued over underage drinking party, alleged beating
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Judge in Hunter Biden case sued over underage drinking party, alleged beating

LA Times  

The federal judge in Los Angeles who presided over Hunter Biden’s criminal tax fraud case has been sued over a party at his home where “significant” underage drinking allegedly led to a guest being assaulted and later hospitalized. The injured guest, Alex Wilson, filed the suit against U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi and his wife, Laura Scarsi, alleging that they …

Joe Biden’s son ducks questions on controversial pardon from his dad. Here’s what happened
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Joe Biden’s son ducks questions on controversial pardon from his dad. Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

Hunter Biden was spotted on Thursday picking up dinner at Blue Ribbon Sushi in Malibu, just 11 days after his father, US President Joe Biden, issued a sweeping pardon covering a wide range of gun, tax, and other potential offenses. Joe Biden signs pardon for son Hunter amid gun and tax violation charges President Joe Biden signed a pardon for …

Letters to the Editor: Was Biden really lying when he said he wouldn’t pardon his son Hunter?
1 month ago

Letters to the Editor: Was Biden really lying when he said he wouldn’t pardon his son Hunter?

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a ceremony lighting the National Christmas Tree near the White House on Dec. 5. To the editor: I applaud columnist Jackie Calmes for pointing out that President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter was meant to shield him from the threat of malicious prosecution by the incoming Trump administration. To the editor: Hunter Biden was convicted …

Circumstances have changed: White House on why Joe Biden pardoned son Hunter
1 month ago

Circumstances have changed: White House on why Joe Biden pardoned son Hunter

India Today  

US President Joe Biden changed his mind about pardoning his son Hunter because "circumstances have changed," the White House said on Friday. Biden's pardon of his son on Monday came after he had repeatedly promised he would allow the US justice system to play out, and a day after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to lead the FBI. They …

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay
1 month ago

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay

Live Mint  

Several of President Biden’s close confidants for months said privately that they expected him to pardon his son Hunter, even as he publicly insisted he wouldn’t. While a pardon always was a possibility as Hunter faced yearslong scrutiny from U.S. attorney—and later special counsel—David Weiss, his defense lawyers said they didn’t have it in mind as they navigated the probe …

AOC calls for Biden to commute federal death sentences after Hunter Biden pardon
1 month ago

AOC calls for Biden to commute federal death sentences after Hunter Biden pardon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on President Joe Biden to commute …

The View panelist cites ‘Hunter deButts’ in bizarre defense of Joe Biden’s pardon
1 month ago

The View panelist cites ‘Hunter deButts’ in bizarre defense of Joe Biden’s pardon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ana Navarro-Cardenas tried to defend President Joe Biden’s pardon of …

Republicans — and even some Democrats — are furious over Biden’s 180 on pardoning son Hunter
1 month, 1 week ago

Republicans — and even some Democrats — are furious over Biden’s 180 on pardoning son Hunter

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any …

Here's what compelled Joe Biden to take U-turn and choose family first by pardoning son Hunter
1 month, 1 week ago

Here's what compelled Joe Biden to take U-turn and choose family first by pardoning son Hunter

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US President Joe Biden proved on Saturday that family comes first when he made an announcement about pardoning his son Hunter for gun and tax fraud charges. Joe Biden's pardon to Hunter covers latter's possible federal offenses from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024. Trump expresses sympathy for Biden family's issues with Justice department According to three people …

Did First Lady Jill pressurise Joe Biden to pardon son Hunter? Report says ‘clearly there was...’
1 month, 1 week ago

Did First Lady Jill pressurise Joe Biden to pardon son Hunter? Report says ‘clearly there was...’

Live Mint  

With outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday signing a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes including illegal possession of a gun and federal tax evasion charges, reports now suggest that Jill Biden may have played a role in this decision. We were told really in recent weeks that Dr Jill Biden – first lady …

New report highlights what led Joe Biden to change his mind — and pardon his son
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1 month, 1 week ago

New report highlights what led Joe Biden to change his mind — and pardon his son

Raw Story  

The reality that Donald Trump would reemerge in the White House with a handpicked circle of loyalists set on seeing through political and legal retribution on his perceived enemies spurred President Joe Biden to issue a full pardon of his son, according to new reports. But it was Hunter Biden’s upcoming sentencings on federal gun and tax charges later this …

'Tremendous strategic blunder': Expert says Biden's decision will 'haunt' Dems
1 month, 1 week ago

'Tremendous strategic blunder': Expert says Biden's decision will 'haunt' Dems

Raw Story  

A professor emeritus of national security affairs at the U.S. In his statement, Biden argued that a "carefully negotiated plea deal agreed to by the Department of Justice unraveled in the courtroom, with a number of my political opponents in Congress taking credit for bringing political pressure on the process." Tom Nichols, who taught at the Naval War College for …

Hunter Biden judge slams president’s effort to ‘rewrite history’ of son’s tax crimes
1 month, 1 week ago

Hunter Biden judge slams president’s effort to ‘rewrite history’ of son’s tax crimes

Politico  

Scarsi said the president’s written statement that Hunter Biden “was singled out only because he is my son” flew in the face of determinations by Scarsi and another federal judge — Trump appointee Maryellen Noreika, who handled a separate gun-related case in Delaware — that Hunter Biden was not a victim of selective or vindictive prosecution. Scarsi also took issue …

Judge in Hunter Biden’s tax case blasts Joe Biden for ‘rewriting history’ with son’s pardon
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge in Hunter Biden’s tax case blasts Joe Biden for ‘rewriting history’ with son’s pardon

CNN  

CNN — The federal judge who oversaw Hunter Biden’s tax case blasted President Joe Biden for trying to “rewrite history” in his justification for pardoning his son. District Judge Mark Scarsi wrote in a five-page order Tuesday that some of the “representations contained” in the president’s Sunday statement announcing the pardon “stand in tension with the case record.” Scarsi specifically …

Column: President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is understandable. It’s also unforgivable
1 month, 1 week ago

Column: President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is understandable. It’s also unforgivable

LA Times  

It came as a surprise that President Biden unconditionally pardoned his son Hunter, a convicted felon, after repeatedly vowing that he would not. How can we be outraged that Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner received $2 billion from the murderous Saudis if we think it’s perfectly fine for Hunter Biden to be paid millions of dollars for sitting on the board …

Now pardoned, Hunter Biden looks at future: Writing? Podcasting? ‘Healing,’ says friend
1 month, 1 week ago

Now pardoned, Hunter Biden looks at future: Writing? Podcasting? ‘Healing,’ says friend

LA Times  

President Biden is accompanied by his son Hunter Biden and grandson Beau in downtown Nantucket, Mass. “It’s been a long, difficult road,” said Sager, who attended Biden’s criminal trial in Wilmington, Del., and dined with the family at night after court. “People don’t understand how intrusive and abusive and challenging that is to someone who is five years sober.” ‘The …

Newsom and Schiff sharply criticize president for pardoning Hunter Biden
1 month, 1 week ago

Newsom and Schiff sharply criticize president for pardoning Hunter Biden

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom, left, and Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff are among a growing number of fellow Democrats who have criticized President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter. Two of California’s most prominent Democrats sharply criticized President Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter, with Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff and Gov. “So by definition, I’m disappointed and can’t support the decision.” Politics …

With his son's pardon, Joe Biden cedes the moral high ground and plays into Donald Trump's hands
1 month, 1 week ago

With his son's pardon, Joe Biden cedes the moral high ground and plays into Donald Trump's hands

ABC  

You're the president of a rich and powerful nation, and your son is about to be sentenced for two crimes that potentially carry significant jail time. You took the moral high ground and insisted you would not interfere in the Department of Justice's decision-making even as your son was charged in two criminal cases. "No reasonable person who looks at …

Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter has antagonized both sides of the US political divide, with Republicans crying hypocrisy and Democrats warning it undermines efforts to rein in Donald Trump. Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies Biden's announcement shocked Washington, after he entered the White House in 2021 vowing to restore the "integrity" of a justice …

Explained: Why Joe Biden shifted from ‘will not pardon Hunter’ to ‘hope Americans will understand’
1 month, 1 week ago

Explained: Why Joe Biden shifted from ‘will not pardon Hunter’ to ‘hope Americans will understand’

Live Mint  

United States President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, has raised many eyebrows, especially considering his earlier promises not to use presidential powers to benefit his family. Despite previously stating that he would not intervene in his son's legal matters, Biden granted the pardon ahead of Hunter Biden's sentencing for federal felony gun and tax …

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
1 month, 1 week ago

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son for federal crimes, with some calling the move misguided and unwise after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law. Hunter committed felonies and was convicted by a jury of his peers.” …

Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn’t all that surprising. He added that while he could sympathize with Hunter Biden’s struggles, “no one is above the law, not a President …

Ground Game: Biden breaks pledge on Hunter, Democrats’ political problem
55 years ago

Ground Game: Biden breaks pledge on Hunter, Democrats’ political problem

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. THE HEADLINES President Joe Biden accompanied by his son Hunter Biden and his grandson Beau leave …

Joe Biden gives thumbs up, blows a kiss from Air Force One as he makes first appearance after pardoning son Hunter
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Biden gives thumbs up, blows a kiss from Air Force One as he makes first appearance after pardoning son Hunter

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US President Joe Biden was pictured saluting and blowing kisses to spectators from the top steps of Air Force One in his first public appearance on Sunday night after he pardoned his son Hunter. Biden declared that he has pardoned his son in the wake of his federal firearms conviction, claiming that the Justice Department had “selectively, and unfairly, …

Joe Biden Has Pardoned His Son Hunter. What Does That Mean?
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Biden Has Pardoned His Son Hunter. What Does That Mean?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. The sweeping pardon covers not only Hunter Biden’s convictions in two cases in Delaware and California, but also any other “offenses against the United States which he has …

House Republicans brand Joe Biden ‘liar’ for pardoning ‘criminal’ son Hunter
1 month, 1 week ago

House Republicans brand Joe Biden ‘liar’ for pardoning ‘criminal’ son Hunter

Hindustan Times  

House Republicans have branded Joe Biden a “liar” for pardoning his son Hunter. Republicans fume at Joe Biden for pardoning son Hunter Republicans, including the future president, swiftly called out Biden after he pardoned Hunter of all “offenses against the United States which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, …

What Biden said as he signed the order to pardon his son Hunter: Full text
1 month, 1 week ago

What Biden said as he signed the order to pardon his son Hunter: Full text

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden has signed a presidential order to pardon his son Hunter in gun and tax cases. Executive Grant of Clemency Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States of America To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greeting: Be It Known, That This Day, I, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Pursuant …

Watch all the times Karine Jean-Pierre insisted Biden would NOT pardon son Hunter before shock U-turn: 'This didn't age well'
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch all the times Karine Jean-Pierre insisted Biden would NOT pardon son Hunter before shock U-turn: 'This didn't age well'

Daily Mail  

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had repeatedly emphasized that President Joe Biden would not intervene in legal proceedings involving his son, Hunter Biden, with her words coming back to haunt her on Sunday night. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had repeatedly emphasized that President Joe Biden would not intervene in legal proceedings involving his son, Hunter Hunter Biden …

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis first Dem to call out Joe Biden for pardoning Hunter, ‘He put his family ahead of the country’
1 month, 1 week ago

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis first Dem to call out Joe Biden for pardoning Hunter, ‘He put his family ahead of the country’

Hindustan Times  

Jared Polis blasted Joe Biden after the president pardoned his son Hunter Biden. Jared Polis first Dem to call out Joe Biden for pardoning Hunter “While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country. Hunter brought the legal trouble …

Donald Trump calls Joe Biden’s pardon for son Hunter in tax fraud, gun cases ‘abuse, miscarriage of justice’
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump calls Joe Biden’s pardon for son Hunter in tax fraud, gun cases ‘abuse, miscarriage of justice’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has criticised outgoing US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations, calling it a “miscarriage of justice”. Earlier, on Sunday, Joe Biden signed a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and …

Joe Biden pardons Hunter - Know 5 key facts about US President son and charges against him
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Biden pardons Hunter - Know 5 key facts about US President son and charges against him

Live Mint  

Joe Biden Pardons Hunter: US President Joe Biden said on December 1 that he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. However, in a statement on Sunday, the President said his son had been ‘singled out’ and called his cases ‘a miscarriage of justice.’ “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter,” Biden said in a statement. Hunter’s legal team …

Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. The sweeping pardon covers not only Hunter Biden’s convictions in two cases in Delaware and California, but also any other “offenses against the United States which he has committed or may …

'Failed father': Trump allies have a meltdown after Joe Biden's latest move
1 month, 1 week ago

'Failed father': Trump allies have a meltdown after Joe Biden's latest move

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden earned applause from some on Sunday when he pardoned his son, Hunter, but MAGA fans were outraged. Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said of the decision, "Joe Biden pardoning Hunter looks bad but most fathers would do the same thing under the circumstances." Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman responded to Yang, asking, "What kind …

'Miscarriage of Justice': Trump on Biden pardoning son Hunter
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Miscarriage of Justice': Trump on Biden pardoning son Hunter

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump reacted sharply to US President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, questioning whether the move included the prisoners detained in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot, who have now been incarcerated for years. US President Joe Biden waves alongside his son Hunter Biden after attending mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Johns Island. The …

Biden pardons his son Hunter in 2 cases despite previous pledges not to
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden pardons his son Hunter in 2 cases despite previous pledges not to

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. "No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any …

What were the charges against Hunter Biden before the presidential pardon?
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1 month, 1 week ago

What were the charges against Hunter Biden before the presidential pardon?

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden issued a presidential pardon for his son Hunter Biden, waiving off tax and gun-related charges against him on December 1, after previously stating that he would not interfere with the Justice Department's prosecution, as per an official statement released by the White House. President Joe Biden has issued a presidential pardon for his son Hunter Biden Joe …

Biden pardons son Hunter in 2 criminal cases
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden pardons son Hunter in 2 criminal cases

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite assurances that he would not intervene in his legal troubles. "No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter's cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son …

President Biden issue spardon for son Hunter Biden
1 month, 1 week ago

President Biden issue spardon for son Hunter Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter …

‘He is my son’: Joe Biden pardons Hunter in tax fraud, gun cases
1 month, 1 week ago

‘He is my son’: Joe Biden pardons Hunter in tax fraud, gun cases

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who is facing the threat of a prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions. Biden pardons son Hunter Biden | Full statement Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. Had the plea deal held, it would have been a fair, reasonable …

Outgoing President Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal case, breaking previous vows on family benefits
1 month, 1 week ago

Outgoing President Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal case, breaking previous vows on family benefits

Hindustan Times  

Backtracking from his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members, outgoing US President Joe Biden pardoned son Hunter on Sunday night, sparing him a possible jail term for federal felony gun and tax convictions. President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket and walking with his son Hunter Biden, …

US President Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases, breaking previous vows on family benefits
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

US President Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases, breaking previous vows on family benefits

Hindustan Times  

Backtracking from his past promises of not using extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members, outgoing US President Joe Biden pardoned son Hunter on Sunday night, sparing him a possible jail term for federal felony gun and tax convictions. President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket and walking with his son Hunter Biden, heads …

President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden
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1 month, 1 week ago

President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, a stunning reversal after long pledging not to intervene in a series of embarrassing prosecutions. “From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and …

President Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
1 month, 1 week ago

President Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun …

Biden pardons son Hunter in bombshell U-turn as he claims he was 'unfairly prosecuted' on gun and tax crimes in effort to 'break him'
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden pardons son Hunter in bombshell U-turn as he claims he was 'unfairly prosecuted' on gun and tax crimes in effort to 'break him'

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden made the shock announcement Sunday night that he would issue a presidential pardon for his troubled son Hunter, calling his prosecution 'selective' and 'unfair.' Joe Biden will announce a presidential pardon for his troubled son Hunter on Sunday night, a senior White House official has said Biden says that there has been an effort to 'break Hunter' and …

Donald Trump calls Joe Biden's pardon for son Hunter 'miscarriage of justice'
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump calls Joe Biden's pardon for son Hunter 'miscarriage of justice'

New Indian Express  

Earlier, Joe Biden on Sunday signed a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations. In a statement, President Biden addressed the charges against his son, arguing that individuals in similar situations--such as those with tax payment issues due to addiction--typically receive non-criminal resolutions. Biden also stressed his commitment …

Joe Biden’s Parting Insult
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Biden’s Parting Insult

Politico  

The decision comes at a moment when the capital is girding for an assault on federal law enforcement institutions led by President-elect Donald Trump and his appointees. My colleague Ankush Khardori argued for a commutation — a lesser kind of clemency — in a recent column, stressing that the charges against Hunter Biden “probably would not have been brought against …

Biden’s pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump’s claims of politicized justice
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden’s pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump’s claims of politicized justice

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter deepened an entanglement of politics and the rule of law that has tarnished faith in American justice and is almost certain to worsen in Donald Trump’s second term. The Sunday evening move was a stunning development since Biden came to office vowing to restore the independence of the Justice Department, …

Biden pardons Biden: Father's love trumps all
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden pardons Biden: Father's love trumps all

India Today  

In his final days in office, US President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of gun charges and pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion. In his first statement following Hunter’s conviction in June on felony firearm charges, Biden said he was “proud” of his son and accepted the jury’s verdict. WHAT BIDEN …

Biden pardons son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden pardons son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. The move comes weeks before Hunter Biden was set to receive his punishment …

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