Pardons Raises Doubt

Pardoned Biden Family Members Were Targets of Republicans

The relatives who were granted clemency in the final minutes of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency had not been charged with wrongdoing, but some had drawn scrutiny.

The New York Times - 1h

Biden pardons his family in final minutes in office

President Joe Biden previously had pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted in a criminal gun case and pleaded guilty in a tax case.

CNBC - 5h

Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - 12h

As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt

After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.

The New York Times - 1d

Schiff calls Jan. 6 Biden pardons ‘unwise’

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called his preemptive pardon from former President Biden, announced Monday for all past members of the now-defunct House. Jan. 6 committee in the final moments of his ...

The Hill - 2h

The significance of presidential pardons

The outgoing president aims to protect a group of people - who he says did no wrong - from prosecution.

BBC News - 6h

Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members Monday in the final minutes of his presidency.

ABC News - 7h

Trump responds to Biden’s last-minute pardons: ‘Disgraceful’

Donald Trump responds to the pardons Joe Biden issued in the last hours of his presidency in a text message to NBC’s Kristen Welker. “It is disgraceful. Many are guilty of major crimes,” he wrote.

NBC News - 10h

McCarthy on Biden pardons: 'It raises doubt on what they did'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized President Biden's decision to pardon Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) and other members of the House panel that ...

The Hill - 10h

BoJ looks to raise rates in shadow of Trump inauguration

Increase would further entrench officials’ move to normalise monetary policy

Financial Times - 19h

Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

President Joe Biden has posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other Black civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s

ABC News - 1d

Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.

NBC News - 1d

Jamie George a Six Nations doubt as Saracens fall to Castres

Saracens 24 Castres 32 England hooker limps off with hamstring injury Jamie George is a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin after limping out of Saracens’ ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ravens WR Flowers (knee) doubtful to face Bills

Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful for the Ravens' game Sunday in Buffalo. Flowers missed last week's game with a right knee injury.

ESPN - 3d

David Solomon scores an $80 million bonus. Doubt surrounded his tenure at Goldman Sachs as recently as 2023.

Wall Street investment bank, whose stock price hit a record high this week, awards CEO Solomon a stock bonus set to vest in 2030.

MarketWatch - 3d

Biden pardons nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders

"With this action, I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history," President Joe Biden wrote in his announcement Friday.

ABC News - 3d

NFL injury tracker, divisional round: Zay Flowers 'doubtful' vs. Bills, Rams' Ahkello Witherspoon expected to play

Here's everything you need to know injury-wise for the divisional round.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline FireAid benefit concert

The event — a co-production of Live Nation, AEG, the Clippers and the Azoff Company — will be split between the Intuit Dome and nearby Kia Forum on Jan. 30.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year

A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.

Inc. - 4d

Many U.S. adults doubt Trump will be able to bring down costs

Many U.S. adults are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to bring down costs.

CBS News - 4d

Chinese citizens’ doubts grow over official economic growth claims

Government expected to announce GDP expanded about 5% in 2024 but many feel economy is in recession

Financial Times - 4d

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - 6d

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

There's plenty of doubts building around Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin

The Steelers have been good enough to get to the playoffs, but they've also been too stale to be anywhere close to competitive.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Biden Raises Bounty For Nicolás Maduro to $25 Million

The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Browns QB Deshaun Watson tears Achilles for second time since October, availability for 2025 season in doubt

Watson tore his Achilles for the first time on Oct. 20 against the Bengals.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Goldman’s top economist doubts Trump can make good on campaign promises

Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius is bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy, in large part because he doubts Donald Trump’s incoming administration will be able to make good on its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts

One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers

Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Wall Street casts doubt on Citi chief Fraser’s bid to hit crucial target

Bank has lagged well behind rivals on important measure of profitability

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation

AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Greenlaw's 49ers future in doubt after ominous social media posts

Dre Greenlaw's future with the San Francisco 49ers is in doubt after social media posts hinted at the linebacker's possible departure in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Salesforce’s AI efforts draw doubts from the stock’s newest bear

Salesforce has been seen as an early AI winner, but a Guggenheim analyst worries about how the company and its peers will be able to monetize a technology that nearly everyone is offering.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Trump promises pardons for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters

President-elect Donald Trump has promised pardons for those who stormed the Capitol four years ago to try to disrupt the certification of President Biden's election win. CBS News political ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

House speaker election looks tricky. It may spark doubts over ‘whether Congress can achieve anything market-friendly.’

The U.S. House of Representatives may again struggle to pick a speaker, and one veteran analyst is warning that a protracted election process wouldn’t bode well for market-moving matters that ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

House speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial Friday vote as support in doubt

The embattled Republican can only afford to lose one vote as GOP prepares to elect its congressional leader. Mike Johnson ’s grip on the House speakership faces a crucial test on Friday, as ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat

The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.

NBC News - Jan. 2

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