In his final hours in office, President Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6th Committee, citing fears of potential retribution from the incoming Trump administration. This unprecedented action, spurred by Trump’s threats and selection of partisan cabinet nominees, protects individuals who have been targeted for their roles in investigating the former president. While Biden insisted the pardons don’t imply guilt, the move represents a broad, untested use of presidential power and sets a precedent for future administrations. The pardons aim to safeguard these individuals from politically motivated prosecutions, acknowledging the potential for irreparable damage to their reputations and finances.
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Following the announcement of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, several Democrats criticized Attorney General Merrick Garland for a perceived delay in launching the probe. These critics, including Representatives Nadler and Lofgren and Senators Schiff and Smith, argued that the January 6th Committee’s findings should have prompted immediate action, potentially altering the outcome of the 2024 election. Conversely, some Democrats attributed the perceived inaction to Trump’s success in manipulating the narrative surrounding the January 6th attack. Regardless, Special Counsel Smith’s impending report and recommendations will soon be submitted to the Department of Justice.
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President Biden awarded former Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson the Presidential Citizens Medal for their service on the January 6th Committee. Former President Trump criticized the awards on Truth Social, calling them “fake” and labeling Cheney as “corrupt.” Cheney responded by rebuking Trump’s claims, highlighting his unfounded allegations of election fraud and the legal repercussions faced by his allies who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. She emphasized the importance of rejecting Trump’s falsehoods to protect American democracy.
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Johnson says House Republicans will investigate the January 6th committee, and this announcement has sparked a firestorm of reactions. The stated intention is to delve into the committee’s work, promising a fully funded investigation continuing into the next Congress. This immediately raises questions about the cost to taxpayers, especially given the widespread perception that the investigation is a political maneuver rather than a genuine pursuit of justice.
Many are questioning the need for another investigation, arguing that the events of January 6th were widely documented and witnessed, and the committee’s findings are already largely known. The sheer volume of evidence already available – including televised footage, witness testimonies, and legal proceedings – seems to render a new investigation redundant.… Continue reading
President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, to twenty individuals. Among the recipients are Representatives Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the January 6th Committee investigation, despite President-elect Trump’s calls for their imprisonment. Other honorees include prominent figures in the fight for marriage equality, veterans’ care, and women’s rights. The White House statement emphasizes the honorees’ shared commitment to public service and their positive impact on the nation.
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A recent GOP report recommends that Liz Cheney be criminally investigated for her work on the January 6th committee. This recommendation is raising eyebrows and sparking intense debate, particularly regarding the motivations behind it and the potential implications.
The suggestion of a criminal investigation immediately brings to mind the question of *what* crime Cheney is alleged to have committed. Some argue that the recommendation is purely political theater, a calculated move to retaliate against a prominent Republican critic of Donald Trump. This perspective highlights the seeming lack of concrete evidence of criminal wrongdoing on Cheney’s part, and suggests the whole endeavor is an act of political retribution rather than genuine justice-seeking.… Continue reading
Following Donald Trump’s threat to imprison members of the January 6th Committee, Senator Bernie Sanders urged President Biden to consider preemptive pardons for those targeted. Sanders, along with Senator Lindsey Graham, condemned Trump’s statement as authoritarian and an assault on the rule of law. Trump’s threat comes amidst his repeated pledges to pardon Capitol rioters upon assuming office. The January 6th Committee’s report concluded that Trump criminally participated in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.
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Following President-elect Trump’s threat to jail members of the January 6th Committee, Senator Bernie Sanders called the statement “outrageous” and suggested President Biden consider preemptive pardons for the committee members. Sanders described Trump’s actions as characteristic of authoritarianism and dictatorship. This follows Trump’s declaration of intent to pardon his supporters convicted for their involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack. However, not all Republicans support Trump’s position, with Senator Lindsey Graham explicitly disagreeing.
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Following President-elect Trump’s call for the January 6th committee members’ imprisonment, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff defended the committee’s work on MSNBC’s *Morning Joe*. Schiff rejected Trump’s accusations, asserting the committee acted appropriately. He emphasized his pride in the committee’s findings and upcoming Senate swearing-in ceremony on December 9th, 2024. The interview covered both the political fallout from the January 6th investigation and Schiff’s transition to the Senate.
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Following President Trump’s threat to imprison members of the January 6th Committee, including Adam Kinzinger, Kinzinger defiantly responded, rejecting intimidation and asserting the committee’s commitment to uncovering the truth about the Capitol riot. He characterized the hearings as revealing a planned assault on democracy orchestrated and supported by Trump himself, contrasting the committee’s defense of democracy with Trump’s betrayal of it. Kinzinger expressed pride in his actions and confidence that history will judge Trump negatively. Trump, conversely, vowed to release those imprisoned for their involvement in the riot.
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