First Lady Jill Biden voiced support for President Joe Biden’s controversial decision to pardon Hunter Biden during a press conference at the White House on Monday. The announcement came as the Bidens unveiled this year's holiday theme, "A Season of Peace and Light," during a gathering with National Guard families.
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of The View, came to President Joe Biden’s defense during a tense debate over his recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, on Tuesday’s episode. Goldberg clashed with Alyssa Farah Griffin, the show’s sole conservative voice, as the panel discussed the controversial decision.
Michael Hopkins, a 38-year-old staffer for Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attempting to bring ammunition into the Cannon House Office Building. Capitol Police discovered four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition in his bag during a routine screening. Hopkins claimed he “forgot” the items were in his possession.
The Biden administration announced new restrictions Monday targeting the export of advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment to China. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, aim to limit Beijing's ability to develop advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and military applications.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) voiced sharp criticism of President Joe Biden following the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, for a series of crimes dating back to 2014. Johnson accused the Biden family of eroding public trust in the nation’s justice system.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its contrasting treatment of President-elect Donald Trump’s family compared to President Joe Biden’s. Greene highlighted the FBI’s raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, including the search of his son Barron’s bedroom, while noting the absence of similar actions regarding Hunter Biden.
The Harris campaign continues sending fundraising emails weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The emails urge supporters to contribute to the "Harris Fight Fund," citing the need to "fight back and hold [Trump] accountable." The emails come amidst the surmounting debt the campaign accrued totaling a whopping $20 million.
