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Federal Judge Slams President Biden’s Explanation for Son Hunter’s Pardon, Accuses Him of Attempting to 'Rewrite History'
A federal judge who oversaw a tax fraud case against Hunter Biden sharply criticized President Joe Biden's explanation for granting a full and unconditional pardon to his son, saying the White House's official statements appeared to mischaracterize the facts and legal conclusions reached by the courts. In a blistering five-page letter, U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi took the president to task, arguing that while the Constitution grants the executive broad pardon powers, it does not "give the President the authority to rewrite history." 
A federal judge who oversaw a tax fraud case against Hunter Biden sharply criticized President Joe Biden's explanation for granting a full and unconditional pardon to his son, saying the White House's official statements appeared to mischaracterize the facts and legal conclusions reached by the courts. In a blistering five-page letter, U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi took the president to task, arguing that while the Constitution grants the executive broad pardon powers, it does not "give the President the authority to rewrite history." -
Trump Immigration Proposal Hits Roadblock as Bahamas Declines Deportation Deal
The Bahamas has rejected a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to accept deported migrants from third countries, signaling early resistance to Trump's plans to enact sweeping immigration reforms. 
The Bahamas has rejected a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to accept deported migrants from third countries, signaling early resistance to Trump's plans to enact sweeping immigration reforms. -
Charlamagne tha God Challenges Whoopi Goldberg on Biden’s Hunter Pardon: ‘Why Can’t You Say Democrats Are Wrong?’
Charlamagne tha God and Whoopi Goldberg engaged in a spirited exchange on "The View" on Wednesday over President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, ahead of his departure from the White House. The debate touched on issues of political accountability, moral high ground, and public perception, as both figures passionately defended their views on the controversial move. 
Charlamagne tha God and Whoopi Goldberg engaged in a spirited exchange on "The View" on Wednesday over President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, ahead of his departure from the White House. The debate touched on issues of political accountability, moral high ground, and public perception, as both figures passionately defended their views on the controversial move. -
U.S. Agencies Sound Alarm on 'Ongoing' Chinese Telecom Hack Targeting Sensitive Data
U.S. authorities are grappling with the ramifications of a sweeping cyberattack attributed to a Chinese state-linked hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, which has infiltrated critical telecommunications networks. Federal agencies, including the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Council, briefed senators in a classified meeting on Wednesday to address the breach's implications and scale. 
U.S. authorities are grappling with the ramifications of a sweeping cyberattack attributed to a Chinese state-linked hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, which has infiltrated critical telecommunications networks. Federal agencies, including the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Council, briefed senators in a classified meeting on Wednesday to address the breach's implications and scale. -
Trump Weighs Replacing Embattled Defense Pick Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis Amid GOP Resistance
President-elect Donald Trump is confronting growing Republican resistance to his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, as new allegations threaten to derail the nomination. Trump is now considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for the role, according to sources familiar with the discussions, signaling a potential shake-up in his Cabinet selection process. 
President-elect Donald Trump is confronting growing Republican resistance to his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, as new allegations threaten to derail the nomination. Trump is now considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for the role, according to sources familiar with the discussions, signaling a potential shake-up in his Cabinet selection process. -
Illegal Chinese Immigrant Charged With Shipping Weapons to North Korea From U.S.
A Chinese national living illegally in the United States has been arrested and charged with shipping weapons, ammunition, and sensitive electronics to North Korea for military use, federal authorities announced on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Shenghua Wen, allegedly facilitated the shipments from California to North Korea through intermediaries in Hong Kong. 
A Chinese national living illegally in the United States has been arrested and charged with shipping weapons, ammunition, and sensitive electronics to North Korea for military use, federal authorities announced on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Shenghua Wen, allegedly facilitated the shipments from California to North Korea through intermediaries in Hong Kong. -
Trump Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Allegedly Chanted ‘Kill All Muslims’ During Drunken Incident, Sparking Outrage
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense, is under fire following revelations of alleged past misconduct, including drunkenly chanting "Kill All Muslims" during his tenure as a leader of veterans' advocacy groups. 
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense, is under fire following revelations of alleged past misconduct, including drunkenly chanting "Kill All Muslims" during his tenure as a leader of veterans' advocacy groups. -
California Mobilizes to 'Trump-Proof' Laws, Allocates $25 Million for Legal Battles
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers convened a special session on Monday, signaling the state's intent to fortify its progressive policies against anticipated federal challenges during Donald Trump's incoming presidency. The session underscores California's role as a bastion of liberal resistance, mirroring its stance during Trump's first term. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers convened a special session on Monday, signaling the state's intent to fortify its progressive policies against anticipated federal challenges during Donald Trump's incoming presidency. The session underscores California's role as a bastion of liberal resistance, mirroring its stance during Trump's first term. -
Bernie Sanders Blasts Pentagon Spending, Admits ‘Elon Musk Is Right’
Senator Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has joined tech mogul Elon Musk in condemning the Pentagon's handling of its $886 billion budget, drawing renewed attention to government inefficiencies. Sanders' criticism comes as President-elect Donald Trump moves forward with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to address wasteful federal spending. Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed to lead the initiative. 
Senator Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has joined tech mogul Elon Musk in condemning the Pentagon's handling of its $886 billion budget, drawing renewed attention to government inefficiencies. Sanders' criticism comes as President-elect Donald Trump moves forward with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to address wasteful federal spending. Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed to lead the initiative. -
Christian Colleges Slam Biden’s Education Department Over ‘Unfair Targeting’ and Record Fines
A new report by the American Principles Project (APP) accuses the Biden administration's Department of Education of disproportionately targeting Christian and vocational schools through enforcement actions. The findings claim that 70% of penalties issued by the Department's Office of Enforcement were directed at these institutions, even though they represent less than 10% of college enrollments. 
A new report by the American Principles Project (APP) accuses the Biden administration's Department of Education of disproportionately targeting Christian and vocational schools through enforcement actions. The findings claim that 70% of penalties issued by the Department's Office of Enforcement were directed at these institutions, even though they represent less than 10% of college enrollments.
