President Joe Biden’s unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has ignited political and legal controversies, with critics labeling it unprecedented. The sweeping pardon covers over a decade of potential legal infractions, including activities dating back to Hunter’s involvement with Burisma in Ukraine during Biden’s vice presidency. By shielding his son from further legal scrutiny, Biden also circumvents potential inquiries into his own actions.
Daily Wire commentator Matt Walsh will address a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 4, as the justices hear oral arguments in United States v. Jonathan Skrmetti. The case centers on Tennessee’s law banning gender transition procedures for minors, which Walsh describes as a pivotal moment in the fight to protect children.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the California State Capitol to protest President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation plans. Carrying banners with messages such as "Not one cent for mass deportation" and "MAGA out of California," protesters urged state legislators to oppose federal immigration enforcement efforts.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a willingness to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in the state. Her remarks follow revelations that approximately 58,000 illegal immigrants charged or convicted of crimes reside in New York City, a self-declared "sanctuary city" in a "sanctuary state."
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to cut funding to Texas Children’s Hospital after a Houston doctor, Dr. Tony Pastor, posted a TikTok video advising patients to disregard a new state law requiring hospitals to inquire about patients' citizenship during intake. The executive order, effective November 1, mandates that hospitals accepting Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) payments collect this information.
Chicago residents are voicing their dissatisfaction as the city grapples with a billion-dollar budget deficit. During a city council meeting Monday, public comments reflected growing frustrations with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s policies, particularly his approach to sanctuary city initiatives and proposed tax increases.
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.
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.
