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Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun…

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

By ZEKE MILLER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and…

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

By ZEKE MILLER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and…

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

By ERIC TUCKER and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency…

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state. Trump in…

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A number of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition team said Wednesday. The…