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Biden Grants 1,500 Commutations and 39 Pardons in Largest Clemency Act Amid Controversy
President Joe Biden has granted the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history, commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes. The announcement, made Thursday, underscores Biden's commitment to second chances but also comes amid heightened scrutiny following his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. 
President Joe Biden has granted the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history, commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes. The announcement, made Thursday, underscores Biden's commitment to second chances but also comes amid heightened scrutiny following his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. -
Christopher Wray Resigns as FBI Director, Trump Eyes Patel for ‘Restoring Rule of Law’
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation on Wednesday, bringing his tenure to an early end amid mounting criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, stated that his decision was guided by his commitment to the FBI's mission and the need to avoid further politicization of the bureau. 
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation on Wednesday, bringing his tenure to an early end amid mounting criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, stated that his decision was guided by his commitment to the FBI's mission and the need to avoid further politicization of the bureau. -
Trump Fights $486 Million Fraud Judgment as NY AG Refuses to Back Down
New York Attorney General Letitia James has resolutely refused to dismiss the $486 million civil fraud judgment against President-elect Donald Trump, despite his legal team's appeals to prioritize "national unity." The protracted legal battle centers on allegations that Trump and his company engaged in fraudulent asset inflation to secure favorable loan terms, a charge he has consistently denied. 
New York Attorney General Letitia James has resolutely refused to dismiss the $486 million civil fraud judgment against President-elect Donald Trump, despite his legal team's appeals to prioritize "national unity." The protracted legal battle centers on allegations that Trump and his company engaged in fraudulent asset inflation to secure favorable loan terms, a charge he has consistently denied. -
Mitch McConnell Treated for Facial Injury After Fall on Capitol Hill, EMTs Respond
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, experienced a fall on Capitol Hill Tuesday, sustaining a cut to his face during the Senate Republicans' weekly lunch. The incident prompted immediate attention from emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who treated the longtime GOP leader in his Senate office. 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, experienced a fall on Capitol Hill Tuesday, sustaining a cut to his face during the Senate Republicans' weekly lunch. The incident prompted immediate attention from emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who treated the longtime GOP leader in his Senate office. -
Cheney and Schiff Condemn Trump’s Threat to Jail Jan. 6 Committee Members
Former Representative Liz Cheney and Senator-elect Adam Schiff have strongly condemned President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that members of the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot should be jailed. The comments have reignited tensions surrounding the probe, which identified Trump as the "central cause" of the attack by a pro-Trump mob. 
Former Representative Liz Cheney and Senator-elect Adam Schiff have strongly condemned President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that members of the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot should be jailed. The comments have reignited tensions surrounding the probe, which identified Trump as the "central cause" of the attack by a pro-Trump mob. -
Lara Trump Stepping Down as RNC Co-Chair Amid Speculation Over Florida Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced on Sunday her decision to step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), sparking widespread speculation about her political future. Her resignation follows a high-profile tenure that began in March 2024 and saw the RNC achieve significant milestones, including record-breaking fundraising and election initiatives. 
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced on Sunday her decision to step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), sparking widespread speculation about her political future. Her resignation follows a high-profile tenure that began in March 2024 and saw the RNC achieve significant milestones, including record-breaking fundraising and election initiatives. -
Trump Proposes Deporting Mixed-Status Families, Ending Birthright Citizenship
President-elect Donald Trump revealed an ambitious and controversial immigration agenda during an interview aired Sunday, detailing plans to deport families with mixed immigration status, end birthright citizenship, and explore legislative options for Dreamers protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The proposals mark a return to the hardline immigration rhetoric that defined Trump's first term and 2024 campaign. 
President-elect Donald Trump revealed an ambitious and controversial immigration agenda during an interview aired Sunday, detailing plans to deport families with mixed immigration status, end birthright citizenship, and explore legislative options for Dreamers protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The proposals mark a return to the hardline immigration rhetoric that defined Trump's first term and 2024 campaign. -
Obama Warns Against Power Consolidation, Champions Pluralism at Democracy Forum
In his first public address since the 2024 election, former President Barack Obama delivered a forceful message on the state of American democracy and the perils of political polarization during the Obama Foundation's Democracy Forum on Thursday. 
In his first public address since the 2024 election, former President Barack Obama delivered a forceful message on the state of American democracy and the perils of political polarization during the Obama Foundation's Democracy Forum on Thursday. -
Missouri Lawmaker’s $1,000 Bounty Proposal on Undocumented Immigrants Triggers Swift Backlash
The legislation would offer $1,000 payments to residents who report alleged undocumented immigrants to state authorities and would establish a "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program." Under the proposal, those who capture undocumented individuals could see them charged with "trespass by an illegal alien" and face stringent penalties. 
The legislation would offer $1,000 payments to residents who report alleged undocumented immigrants to state authorities and would establish a "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program." Under the proposal, those who capture undocumented individuals could see them charged with "trespass by an illegal alien" and face stringent penalties. -
Doctors Warn of 'Waking Up Mid-Surgery' as Anthem Faces Backlash Over Anesthesia Policy
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has abandoned its controversial plan to limit anesthesia coverage based on procedure times in Connecticut, following widespread criticism from doctors, patients, and elected officials. The policy, initially set to take effect in February 2024, aimed to cap anesthesia coverage for surgeries exceeding specified time limits, sparking outrage from medical professionals and policymakers who warned of severe consequences for patient care. 
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has abandoned its controversial plan to limit anesthesia coverage based on procedure times in Connecticut, following widespread criticism from doctors, patients, and elected officials. The policy, initially set to take effect in February 2024, aimed to cap anesthesia coverage for surgeries exceeding specified time limits, sparking outrage from medical professionals and policymakers who warned of severe consequences for patient care.
