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Hunter Biden’s pardon sets troubling precedent, risks politicizing Justice Department, critics say

December 3, 2024

Hunter Biden’s pardon sets troubling precedent, risks politicizing Justice Department, critics say

Hunter Biden pardon cuts against Biden's own views and risks politicizing Justice Department, critics say.

DOJ special counsel says Hunter Biden’s indictment should not be dismissed

December 2, 2024

DOJ special counsel says Hunter Biden’s indictment should not be dismissed

Attorneys on both sides of the Hunter Biden pardon by President Biden are arguing if the case against the first son should be completely dismissed.

Biden's sweeping Hunter pardon at odds with longtime rhetoric on executive power: 'No one is above the law'

December 2, 2024

Biden's sweeping Hunter pardon at odds with longtime rhetoric on executive power: 'No one is above the law'

Biden's sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter, breaks with his remarks on the power of the judiciary — and the need to protect against presidential abuses of power.

Biden still believes 'no one is above the law,' White House says in wake of Hunter pardon

December 2, 2024

Biden still believes 'no one is above the law,' White House says in wake of Hunter pardon

The White House defended President Biden's May social media post that "no one is above the law" following Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.

Lawmakers harshly criticize Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter: ‘Liar’

December 1, 2024

Lawmakers harshly criticize Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter: ‘Liar’

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter on Sunday, and now federal lawmakers are responding, calling the president a liar after he claimed he would not pardon the first son.

Jury in Daniel Penny case must see this is ‘politically motivated,’ attorney says

December 1, 2024

Jury in Daniel Penny case must see this is ‘politically motivated,’ attorney says

New York based trial attorney Rebecca Rose Woodland previews the potential ruling in Daniel Penny’s trial on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Cuomo joins Netanyahu’s legal defense team against ICC warrants as he mulls 2025 NYC mayoral run

November 27, 2024

Cuomo joins Netanyahu’s legal defense team against ICC warrants as he mulls 2025 NYC mayoral run

Former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo joined Bibi Netanyahu's legal defense team this week, as the Israeli leader faces war crimes charges from the ICC.

Special Counsel Jack Smith's federal Trump cases cost taxpayers more than $50 million, financials show

November 26, 2024

Special Counsel Jack Smith's federal Trump cases cost taxpayers more than $50 million, financials show

Jack Smith's investigations into Donald Trump over the last two years have presumably cost American taxpayers more than $50 million, according to Department of Justice expenditure reports.

Dem attorneys general prepare for legal battle with Trump after filing hundreds of challenges last term

November 26, 2024

Dem attorneys general prepare for legal battle with Trump after filing hundreds of challenges last term

At least half of America is represented by Democratic state attorneys general -- ones who have positioned themselves as foils once again to a Trump White House.

Judge says ex-coach was within 'protected speech' in opposing trans athlete's inclusion in girls competition

November 23, 2024

Judge says ex-coach was within 'protected speech' in opposing trans athlete's inclusion in girls competition

During his fight to get his coaching job back, John Parks was told by a federal judge he was within his free speech rights when voicing a stance on transgender athletes in girls sports.