Johnson says Biden pardon leaves trust in justice system 'almost irreparably damaged'

Read Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden announced that he was pardoning his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing later this month for two federal cases.

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How Trump reacted to Biden pardoning Hunter Biden

President-elect Donald Trump called President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, a miscarriage of justice. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the ...

CBS News - 2h

Jill Biden, Hunter Biden react to pardon news as Trump weighs in

First lady Jill Biden reacted to the news of President Biden pardoning his son. Hunter Biden also issued a statement on the development as the White House navigates the political backlash on the ...

CBS News - 1h

Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons

President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency issued by presidents under the vast constitutional power. The president’s ...

The Hill - 3h

Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...

The Hill - 3h

Trump fundraising off Hunter Biden pardon

President-elect Trump's team has launched a new fundraising petition online in response to President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. “The Biden Crime Family wants to sweep their CORRUPTION ...

The Hill - 2h

Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter is a Consummate Act of Nepotism

With the pardon of his son, President Biden added his name to the roll call of presidents who dishonored their office by misusing the pardon power.

The New York Times - 27m

12:30 Report — Hunter Biden pardon ripples across Washington

Plus: The Pete Hegseth story isn’t going away. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back and happy December! First lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2024 holiday decorations at the White House ...

The Hill - 3h

Ben Jennings on Joe Biden’s pardon for his son, Hunter – cartoon

The Guardian - 3h

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Joe Biden pardoned his son?

Hunter Biden faced up to 17 years in prison on federal tax charges

BBC News - 3h

Hunter Biden and history’s most controversial pardons for financial crimes

Almost every president has pardoned someone that left critics howling. Here’s how Hunter Biden’s pardon stacks up with five of the most contentious acts of clemency for financial crimes.

MarketWatch - 2h

Joe Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter: ‘Selfish move’

Some Democrats express disappointment in Biden for setting ‘bad precedent’ but others leap to his defence. Joe Biden has been criticised by some of his own supporters for issuing a pardon to ...

The Guardian - 2h

White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash

Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.

BBC News - 1h

'Wrong,' 'unwise': Senate Democrats rebuke Biden over Hunter pardon

Multiple Senate Democrats have rebuked President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it improper and saying it risks further eroding trust in government. “President Biden’s ...

The Hill - 2h

Special counsel defends prosecution of Hunter Biden as more Democrats signal discomfort with pardon – live

Special counsel David Weiss hit back at Biden’s assertion that his son has been unfairly prosecuted. Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter What is a presidential pardon ...

The Guardian - 21m

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

ABC News - 17m

Special counsel objects to dismissing Hunter Biden tax case after pardon

Special counsel David Weiss rejected suggestions that he selectively prosecuted Hunter Biden in court filings where he also objected to dismissing charges following a sweeping pardon. President ...

The Hill - 1h

Hunter Biden pardon gets mixed reactions on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to news of Hunter Biden's pardon and President-elect Donald Trump's plan to make Kash Patel the FBI director. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

CBS News - 54m

Swalwell tells Trump supporters to ‘sit out’ criticizing Biden pardon

Politico - 8h

Congress preps for spending sprint amid Biden pardon fallout

Politico - 8h

Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter

Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.

The New York Times - 32m

CNN legal analyst calls Hunter Biden pardon 'historic act of political nepotism'

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig called President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, a “historic act of political nepotism.” “There has long been a fair debate — fair on both sides — about ...

The Hill - 3h

Trump uses Hunter Biden pardon to hint potential clemency for January 6 insurrectionists

Trump says Joe Biden’s pardon of his son is a ‘miscarriage of justice’ in latest supportive reference to convicted rioters. US politics – live updates Donald Trump seized on Hunter Biden’s ...

The Guardian - 3h

President Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Weeks Before Trump Takes Office

The pardon comes weeks before President Biden leaves office and transfers power to President-elect Donald J. Trump, who spent years attacking Hunter Biden over his legal and personal issues.

The New York Times - 1h

Ben Crump, Angela Rye call for Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby after Hunter shocker

Civil rights advocates are calling for President Biden to pardon former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is currently on house arrest after convictions in federal cases earlier this ...

The Hill - 2h

Johnson's next margin headache: Manchin-style Republicans

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Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, in now in effect in the European country.

The New York Times - 1h

49ers star Christian McCaffrey leaves blowout loss to Bills early with PCL injury

Kyle Shanahan called the injury "potentially" season-ending after their loss to the Bills on Sunday night.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Tuesday Briefing: A Presidential Pardon

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The New York Times - 21m

Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.

ABC News - 1h

Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it

Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 46m

A Second-Rate Crime Gets a Second-Rate Pardon

At least Joe didn’t make Hunter ambassador to a major international ally.

The New York Times - 1h

Jim Cramer says AMD stock is a buy on Intel's CEO shakeup — 'It's winning'

Pat Gelsinger's retirement from Intel will only help Club holding and longtime rival AMD, Jim Cramer said Monday.

CNBC - 3h

Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister

Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...

The Guardian - 2h

Israel says it has been fired upon from Lebanon, despite ceasefire

Yahoo News - 3h

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF says it's hitting targets in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it launched "several operations" targeting Hezbollah fighters that it claimed posed a direct threat to Israel.

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Johnson says Biden pardon leaves trust in justice system 'almost irreparably damaged'

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