Biden aides mulling preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Liz Cheney and host of Trump critics in his line of fire
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden aides mulling preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Liz Cheney and host of Trump critics in his line of fire

Daily Mail  

Aides of President Joe Biden are debating whether the outgoing Democratic president should issue preemptive pardons for figures President-elect Donald Trump has named as his political enemies. Politico reported Wednesday that among those being discussed for blanket pardons are former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Aides of President Joe Biden are discussing whether he should give blanket pardons to those deemed as enemies to President-elect Donald Trump including former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney seen campaigning alongside Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris Others being considered for preemptive pardons, according to Politico, are Dr. Anthony Fauci, who MAGA blames for the bungled pandemic response and Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, who was involved in the original Trump-Russia investigation Schiff has been a longtime foe of Trump due to his involvment in the Russia investigation as the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. President Joe Biden hasn't been brought into the discussions staff is having about doling out preemptive pardons to Trump's political enemies In 2024, however, Trump ran on a platform of 'retribution' and revenge.

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Trump annuls Biden-era pardons, citing autopen use as grounds for invalidation
6 days, 21 hours ago

Trump annuls Biden-era pardons, citing autopen use as grounds for invalidation

Firstpost  

Trump claimed that Biden’s signature on the documents had been carried out with an autopen, a commonly used device, and therefore was not valid. Biden issued pardons to former senior Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney and other members of the congressional committee that had investigated the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by Trump’s supporters and multiple attempts by Trump …

Donald Trump declares Biden’s pardons ‘void’ over autopen use; Jan 6 panel, Fauci and others may face scrutiny
6 days, 23 hours ago

Donald Trump declares Biden’s pardons ‘void’ over autopen use; Jan 6 panel, Fauci and others may face scrutiny

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that former President Joe Biden’s last-minute pardons are invalid because they were signed using an autopen. “The ‘pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that …

Trump says pardons Biden issued are void now. Reason: Autopen
Top News
1 week ago

Trump says pardons Biden issued are void now. Reason: Autopen

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump on Monday declared all the pardons issued by his predecessor Joe Biden as void, claiming that they had been executed without Biden's approval. Trump said the pardons were signed using an autopen - a device that replicates a person's signature - implying that Biden neither personally signed nor was aware of these pardons. "The “Pardons” that Sleepy …

"Void and vacant": Trump says Biden pardons are nullified
1 week ago

"Void and vacant": Trump says Biden pardons are nullified

Salon  

President Donald Trump has been itching to get back at lawmakers who investigated his actions on Jan. 6 and he's willing to tear down the concept of presidential pardons to get it done. On Sunday night, Trump declared last-minute pardons of members of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack issued by former President Joe Biden to be …

Trump declares pardons issued by Joe Biden void: Done by autopen, he knew nothing
1 week ago

Trump declares pardons issued by Joe Biden void: Done by autopen, he knew nothing

India Today  

United States President Donald Trump has declared null and void the pardons issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden, in the final hours of his presidency. Biden, in his final moments as president, had issued preemptive pardons to several individuals, including his family members - brothers James and Francis Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, and their spouses. These preemptive pardons were …

'Law is stacked against': Expert warns Liz Cheney Trump can still destroy her in court
1 month ago

'Law is stacked against': Expert warns Liz Cheney Trump can still destroy her in court

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has threatened vengeance against his political enemies — and a legal expert warned Monday that his targets have few protections against vindictive prosecutions. Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to some of Trump's presumed targets, including former congresswoman Liz Cheney, but Wehle argued "the law is stacked against anyone who comes into Trump’s legal crosshairs." "If Trump carries through …

Letters to the Editor: Biden was flawed, but Trump is historically bad. Don’t equate them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Biden was flawed, but Trump is historically bad. Don’t equate them

LA Times  

To the editor: A Times letter writer condemns both former President Biden and President Trump as the “worst presidents in history.” This is a false equivalency. Given the vengeful rhetoric of Trump, I can’t fault Biden for issuing pardons to protect family members and others. That Biden issued these pardons is hardly comparable to Trump’s egregious violations of law that …

Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends ‘the wrong signal’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends ‘the wrong signal’

Associated Press  

DORAL, Fla. — A key ally of President Donald Trump said the White House pardoning rioters who fought with police while storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 is “sending the wrong signal” and expressed concern about the future ramifications of issuing sweeping clemencies. “I have always said that, I think, when you pardon people who attack police officers, you’re sending …

Presidential pardons escalate as modern political weapon
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2 months ago

Presidential pardons escalate as modern political weapon

Live Mint  

Monday’s use of the presidential pardon by former President Joe Biden and President Trump have stretched the power’s bounds, legal scholars said. Trump’s pardon proclamation cast Jan. 6 defendants as victims of a “grave national injustice" whose absolution would begin “a process of national reconciliation." Trump had promised to pardon Ulbricht if elected; in a Tuesday social-media post, the president …

Days after Biden serves Trump tea, the new president threatens to throw the book at him
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2 months ago

Days after Biden serves Trump tea, the new president threatens to throw the book at him

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. But despite Biden’s final act in office welcoming Donald Trump to the presidential residence …

‘He hasn’t pardoned himself’: Trump goes berserk against Biden in first interview after White House return
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2 months ago

‘He hasn’t pardoned himself’: Trump goes berserk against Biden in first interview after White House return

Firstpost  

In his first interview at the White House, US President Donald Trump said that it is “sad” his predecessor former President Joe Biden did not pardon himself. While Trump slammed Biden for awarding preemptive pardons, he defended his won decision to pardon Jan 6 rioters In his first interview after assuming the presidency, Donald Trump unleashed lethal attacks against his …

In first interview, President Donald Trump warns Joe Biden: 'He didn't pardon himself'
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2 months ago

In first interview, President Donald Trump warns Joe Biden: 'He didn't pardon himself'

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Thursday, during an interview with Fox News, issued a warning to former President Joe Biden, stating that he had not given himself a pre-emptive pardon which would guard him against any actions taken by Trump's administration. Donald Trump issued a warning to Joe Biden In the interview Trump says, “This guy went around giving everybody …

Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members
2 months ago

Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump in an interview with Fox News revealed that while he had the option to pre-emptively pardon himself in 2021, he did not choose to do so. Trump has been vocal against former president Joe Biden's last-minute decision to pardon his family member on January 20, the day Trump was sworn in. Trump, who was sitting in …

On pardons and January 6, Republicans torn between moving forward and looking back
2 months ago

On pardons and January 6, Republicans torn between moving forward and looking back

CNN  

Washington CNN — When reporters asked Mike Johnson to respond to President Donald Trump’s pardons for more than 1,000 people charged in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, the House speaker had a ready answer. Barely three hours later, Johnson announced the creation of a new select subcommittee to continue the GOP’s probe into January 6, because …

Trump pardons Jan. 6 prisoners: The only reason to set the Capitol rioters free.
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump pardons Jan. 6 prisoners: The only reason to set the Capitol rioters free.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. “We’re not looking backwards, we’re looking forwards,” Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have both said in response to questions about the Jan. 6 pardons. A lot of people are asking about Biden’s sweeping preemptive pardons …

'Didn’t give himself a pardon': Trump puts Biden on notice over potential prosecution
2 months ago

'Didn’t give himself a pardon': Trump puts Biden on notice over potential prosecution

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump put former President Joe Biden on notice Wednesday that his failure to include himself as part of his flurry of last-minute pardons before departing from the White House could come back to haunt him. The moment came during a preview of a Fox News interview with Trump set to air Wednesday night, which the network has billed …

What the Trump Jan. 6 and Biden Preemptive Pardons Have in Common
2 months ago

What the Trump Jan. 6 and Biden Preemptive Pardons Have in Common

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Monday, outgoing President Joe Biden issued a last batch of pardons, some covering government officials who have been threatened with baseless criminal investigations by incoming President Donald Trump, and five others covering Biden’s own family, ostensibly for the …

"He didn't give himself a pardon": Trump seems to hint at Biden prosecution on Fox News
2 months ago

"He didn't give himself a pardon": Trump seems to hint at Biden prosecution on Fox News

Salon  

President Donald Trump stopped by "Hannity" on Wednesday to gripe about former President Joe Biden's decision to pardon many of his family members and enemies of Trump during his final days in office. "This guy went around giving everybody pardons," said Trump, fresh off of issuing a mass pardon for 1,500 accused January 6 rioters. “Even when individuals have done …

GOP pollster says 'impotent' Republicans have 'shelved' their moral compass
2 months ago

GOP pollster says 'impotent' Republicans have 'shelved' their moral compass

Raw Story  

Longtime Republican pollster Sarah Longwell told MSNBC that she's watched as the Republican party grew more willing to compromise their principles, rendering them entirely "impotent." "Deadline: White House" host Nicolle Wallace began her show on Tuesday by showing a clip of Sen. Ted Cruz demanding that Jan. 6 defendants who violently attacked police officers should be punished. Republicans are willing …

Trump's Jan. 6 pardons put one of his nominees at risk: Morning Joe
2 months ago

Trump's Jan. 6 pardons put one of his nominees at risk: Morning Joe

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough predicted that Donald Trump's pardon of his violent Jan. 6 supporters could endanger the chances of at least one of his nominees to be confirmed. The newly inaugurated president issued blanket pardons to U.S. Capitol riot defendants, including those convicted of attacking law enforcement officers, within hours of being sworn in to a second term in office, …

There’s reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden
2 months ago

There’s reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden

Politico  

Both presidents, on the same day, stretched the pardon power to new, questionable frontiers in wildly different ways. The recent exercises of the pardon power by two presidents proves he was right.” Biden kicked off the pardon binge when he granted preemptive clemency to political allies, including Gen. Mark Milley, a former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Covid …

Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation
2 months ago

Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation

Al Jazeera  

Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney, immunologist Anthony Fauci and former Joint Chief of Staff Mark Milley among those offered protection. Former United States President Joe Biden used his final hours to issue preemptive pardons amid fears that President Donald Trump could seek to prosecute perceived enemies. Biden on Monday handed pardons to several members of his own family, as well as …

Republicans grouse over Biden’s pardon of family members: ‘A bunch of lying clowns’
2 months ago

Republicans grouse over Biden’s pardon of family members: ‘A bunch of lying clowns’

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. “Biden pardons for Mark Milley, Anthony Fauci, the members of the Jan. 6 committee …

Joe Biden Makes One Last Bad Decision
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2 months ago

Joe Biden Makes One Last Bad Decision

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In issuing preemptive pardons for members of the Jan. 6 committee, former military leaders and government officials, and family members, now ex-President Joe Biden made one final terrible decision. Former President Joe Biden's final act as president included issuing preemptive pardons to people targeted for revenge by President Donald Trump. “I think we’re going to have a …

Joe Biden Clearly Thinks Donald Trump Isn’t Bluffing
55 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden Clearly Thinks Donald Trump Isn’t Bluffing

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Monday, Biden issued two sets of preemptive pardons, one for people already on President Donald Trump’s target list and another for his family members. Alexander Hamilton, an ardent defender of the president’s ability to grant pardons and reprieves, …

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in effort to guard against revenge by Trump
Top News
2 months ago

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in effort to guard against revenge by Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, in an extraordinary use of the powers of the presidency in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot …

Donald Trump Inauguration: Joe Biden pardons siblings, their spouses minutes before leaving office
2 months ago

Donald Trump Inauguration: Joe Biden pardons siblings, their spouses minutes before leaving office

Live Mint  

Donald Trump Inauguration: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.” The action came minutes before Joe Biden left the office paving way for Donald Trump to take oath …

Joe Biden pardons family members in final act as US president
2 months ago

Joe Biden pardons family members in final act as US president

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US president Joe Biden in his final act in office, issued pardons to his family members, AP reported. US President Joe Biden gestures as he delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. Biden commutes life sentence of activist convicted of killing 2 FBI agents Ahead of leaving the …

Just Minutes Before He Leaves Office, Biden Pardons His Siblings And Their Spouses
2 months ago

Just Minutes Before He Leaves Office, Biden Pardons His Siblings And Their Spouses

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.” “Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end,” he said. Biden also pardoned Dr. Anthony …

Biden's last act as president: Pardon to family members shielding them from Trump action
2 months ago

Biden's last act as president: Pardon to family members shielding them from Trump action

Firstpost  

In a statement, Biden said, that his family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, ‘motivated solely by a desire to hurt me— the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end,’ he said in a statement Outgoing President Joe Biden issued a pardon for five members of his family in …

Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House
2 months ago

Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — Joe Biden pardoned his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House, saying Monday that his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.” “Unfortunately, I have …

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Dr. Fauci and other Trump targets in one of his final acts
2 months ago

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Dr. Fauci and other Trump targets in one of his final acts

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. In a statement, Biden characterized each of the recipients as “dedicated, selfless public servants” …

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris say ‘honor of our lifetimes to serve American people’, welcome Donald Trump & JD Vance to WH
2 months ago

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris say ‘honor of our lifetimes to serve American people’, welcome Donald Trump & JD Vance to WH

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris signed off with a final message on Monday ahead of the Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. Biden also issued several preemptive pardons during his final hours in office — in a bid to guard against “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. This alleged ‘hitlist’ also includes people who had sought to hold …

'Just fell off the turnip truck': GOP lawmakers ripped for threats over Biden pardons
2 months ago

'Just fell off the turnip truck': GOP lawmakers ripped for threats over Biden pardons

Raw Story  

Monday morning President Joe Biden offered a wide array of preemptive pardons to enemies of Donald Trump which led two GOP lawmakers to issue statements that they have no intention of backing off holding investigations. Addressing comments made by Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Chip Roy that those who received pardons, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and retired United States Army …

Joe Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Donald Trump
2 months ago

Joe Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Donald Trump

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do …

Joe Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Milley, Fauci, and January 6 committee members in his final hours in office
2 months ago

Joe Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Milley, Fauci, and January 6 committee members in his final hours in office

Live Mint  

In the final hours of his presidency, US President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons to several key figures, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden said, adding that “Even when individuals have done …

Biden issues last-minute preemptive pardons to Trump enemies
2 months ago

Biden issues last-minute preemptive pardons to Trump enemies

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to a number of individuals who Donald Trump seemed likely to target for prosecution once he returns to the White House. The outgoing president announced the pardons of members of the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6 insurrection, as well as police officers who testified during that probe, and the former chairman …

Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley as shield against potential retribution by Trump
2 months ago

Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley as shield against potential retribution by Trump

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. The decision by Biden comes after Donald Trump warned of an enemies …

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley And Members Of Jan. 6 Committee
Top News
2 months ago

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley And Members Of Jan. 6 Committee

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. “These are exceptional circumstances, and I …

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump
2 months ago

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, in an extraordinary use of executive power to guard against potential “revenge” by the …

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in effort to guard against ‘revenge’ by Trump
2 months ago

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in effort to guard against ‘revenge’ by Trump

LA Times  

Dr. Anthony Fauci, shown before a White House briefing in 2020, helped coordinate the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and raised Trump’s ire when he resisted the president’s untested public health notions. Former President Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark A. Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on …

Biden's pre-emptive pardons for Dr Fauci, army general hours before Trump oath
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2 months ago

Biden's pre-emptive pardons for Dr Fauci, army general hours before Trump oath

India Today  

In an unprecedented move, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons to several critics of Donald Trump to protect them from "unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions" by the incoming administration. Among those pardoned are Dr Anthony Fauci, face of America's Covid-19 response and Biden's former chief medical adviser; retired General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the …

Kamala Harris, ex-intel officers: Who Trump has vowed to prosecute as President
2 months ago

Kamala Harris, ex-intel officers: Who Trump has vowed to prosecute as President

India Today  

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump left no doubt about his intent to confront anyone he viewed as obstructing his path back to the White House. Zuckerberg has not directly addressed Trump's accusations but previously described Trump's response to a July 13 assassination attempt as "one of the most badass things I've ever seen in my life". He accused retired …

Joe Biden pardons his family and Dr Anthony Fauci to guard against Trump 'revenge'
2 months ago

Joe Biden pardons his family and Dr Anthony Fauci to guard against Trump 'revenge'

ABC  

Joe Biden has pardoned his siblings and their spouses in the final minutes of his presidency, saying his family had been "subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me". He also pardoned Anthony Fauci, the US's former chief medical advisor, to guard against potential "revenge" by the Donald Trump's incoming administration. The family pardons …

"These are exceptional circumstances": Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and Janaury 6 committee members
2 months ago

"These are exceptional circumstances": Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and Janaury 6 committee members

Salon  

As one of his final acts in office, President Joe Biden on Monday issued pardons to people he suggested might otherwise be targets of "politically motivated prosecutions" under his successor. “Even when individuals have done nothing wrong — and in fact have done the right thing — and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted …

Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in an effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump
2 months ago

Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in an effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. The decision by Biden comes after Donald Trump warned of an …

Just minutes before leaving the presidency, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses
2 months ago

Just minutes before leaving the presidency, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses

LA Times  

President Biden on Monday pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.” “Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end,” he said. Biden also pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and …

5 Big Questions Pam Bondi Dodged In Her Senate Confirmation Hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

5 Big Questions Pam Bondi Dodged In Her Senate Confirmation Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general, received a warm reception from Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday as she testified about reducing crime and upholding the law. President Trump left office and was overwhelmingly elected in 2024.” Asked again to acknowledge Trump’s loss, Bondi said she accepted the results of …

'I believe him': Jan. 6 committee chair in pardon talks amid fear of Trump retribution
2 months, 1 week ago

'I believe him': Jan. 6 committee chair in pardon talks amid fear of Trump retribution

Raw Story  

Members of the Jan. 6 select committee are privately discussing presidential pardons with the White House days before the return of Donald Trump, who has publicly threatened vengeance against them and other political enemies. Rep. Bennie Thompson, who chaired that congressional panel, told Punchbowl News that he had spoken to the White House counsel's office last month about the possibility …

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday said he was still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. “It depends on some of the language and expectations that Trump broadcast in the last couple days here as to what he’s going to do,” Biden said. “I understand the theory behind …

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