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Hunter Biden pardon: both sides are finding fault with the US president – here’s why they are right

After months of saying he would not, this week Joe Biden this week issued “a full and unconditional pardon” of his son, Hunter. The fairly sweeping pardon applies to all offences Hunter “has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through…

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

Memphis says it won't agree to federal oversight of police department ahead of investigation report

The city of Memphis says will not agree to negotiate federal oversight of its police department until can review and challenge results of a yet-to-be-released Department of Justice investigation into how its officers use force and treat minorities

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Biden's "last chance" to help thousands

President Joe Biden is facing calls to use his pardon power to help people other than just his son, Hunter

Salon · Dec 4, 2024

US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains

As President-elect Donald Trump announces his prospective Cabinet nominations, The Conversation U.S. Politics Editor Jeff Inglis spoke with John E. Jones III about how the U.S. attorney general – the head law enforcement officer of the executive branch of government – deals with federal judges, who are part of the…

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024

Adani’s indictment in US: What happens next, ‘political’ motivations, and what Trump might do

Ten days after Gautam Adani and seven others were indicted in New York over charges of alleged bribery and securities fraud, there are far more questions than answers. 

Newslaundry · Dec 2, 2024

Comparing Trump's Pardon of Arpaio and Biden's Pardon of Biden

The more things change, the more things stay the same.

Reason · Dec 2, 2024

Trump Announces Loyalist Kash Patel As Choice To Lead FBI

US President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency's current leader.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2024

Be thankful before the storm

Let’s at least be thankful for the lull before the Trump storm

Salon · Nov 28, 2024

Experts alarmed at Bondi's revenge plot

Though less problematic than Matt Gaetz, Pam Bondi made a series of "incredibly dangerous" comments

Salon · Nov 27, 2024

Trump Transition Team Signs White House Memorandum Of Understanding

President-elect Trump's team signs White House MOU, but delays in GSA and DOJ agreements raise concerns about a smooth transition.

Top News · Nov 26, 2024