Investigating Biden’s last minute pardons

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Ed Martin, the outgoing interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has launched an investigation into the extraordinary scope of last-minute pardons issued by former President Joe Biden.

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Ed Martin told Vince Coglianese that Biden’s pardons are under review due to their unusual scope and timing.
Among those pardoned were Hunter Biden, James and Frank Biden, and members of the January 6 committee including Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger.
Martin is questioning whether the use of the president’s plenary pardon power in this context rises to the level of corruption.

Diving Deeper:

Ed Martin’s remarks during an interview with Daily Caller’s Vince Coglianese signal a potentially explosive inquiry into the Biden administration’s final acts before relinquishing power. The investigation centers around what Martin called “suspiciously specific” pardons that were issued in a sweeping, preemptive manner to shield political allies and family members from future legal consequences.

Martin pointed to historical precedent to highlight the seriousness of the issue, referencing Bill Clinton’s infamous pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich. While that move was widely criticized, it ultimately didn’t lead to criminal consequences due to the president’s expansive constitutional authority. Martin suggested that Biden’s pardons may go beyond even that level of abuse.

“What’s different here,” Martin explained, “is that the pardons were broad, yet highly targeted in timing. Some went back 14 years and covered everything the individuals had done during that period.” He added, “That leads to questions—because while the plenary power is real, it doesn’t exempt the motive from scrutiny.”

Hunter Biden’s pardon stands out among the most controversial. Despite vowing publicly for months that he would not intervene in his son’s legal troubles, Joe Biden issued a full pardon on Dec. 1, 2024, covering Hunter’s activities from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024. This sweep includes matters tied to Hunter’s overseas business dealings, his illegal gun purchase conviction, and an ongoing federal indictment involving over $1.4 million in unpaid taxes.

The pardon of Biden’s brother James, also linked to Hunter’s foreign business interests, and Frank Biden, who exploited his brother’s 2021 inauguration to promote his Florida law firm, have further fueled accusations of self-dealing.

Perhaps most egregiously, Biden issued blanket pardons to former Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger—Republican members of the now-defunct January 6 Select Committee. This preemptive move gave them full immunity for any actions related to their controversial investigations and public statements surrounding the Capitol unrest of January 6, 2021.

As Martin put it, “The question is: what is going on here?” His team has begun receiving responses to inquiries, and while no formal charges have been announced, the investigation appears to be ongoing.

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One dead, over 60 injured after Iranian missiles pierce Iron Dome

Published on June 14, 2025

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Iran launched four waves of missile attacks Friday night, breaching Israel’s defenses and killing at least one person. Over 60 others were injured, with the IDF confirming direct strikes on civilian areas in Tel Aviv and central Israel.

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The Israel Defense Forces reported four rounds of Iranian missile fire, with at least ten missiles making impact inside Israel.
One person was killed and 63 wounded, including several in critical condition, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The IDF said Iran deliberately targeted civilians, contrasting its own earlier strikes that focused on Iranian military assets.

⚠️RAW FOOTAGE: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward Israel in the past hours.

The IDF cannot, and will not, allow Iran to attack our civilians. pic.twitter.com/IrDK05uErm

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 13, 2025

Diving Deeper:

Several Iranian missiles broke through Israel’s air defenses during Friday night’s attack, striking Tel Aviv and other civilian areas. According to The Jerusalem Post, at least 63 people were wounded and one person was killed after four waves of Iranian ballistic missile strikes hit cities across Israel.

The IDF reportedly said roughly 100 missiles were fired in total. While the Iron Dome intercepted many, multiple missiles made it through and exploded in densely populated areas. Dramatic video showed a missile striking near downtown Tel Aviv, sending fire and debris into the air as people ran for cover.

Army Radio confirmed that ten missiles landed inside Israel between the first two waves. By the time the third and fourth waves hit, injuries had climbed sharply, with several listed in critical condition. The one fatality was reported late Friday night.

The Israeli Home Front Command temporarily allowed civilians to exit shelters but quickly reversed that guidance, urging residents to stay near protected areas amid fears of further attacks.

The IDF emphasized the nature of the targets, calling out Iran for targeting civilians. The IDF also released maps showing where air raid sirens were triggered throughout the night. Though Israel’s Home Front Command briefly allowed civilians to exit shelters, it advised them to remain nearby in case of continued strikes. As of late Friday, Iranian officials claimed a fifth wave could follow.

With tensions still high, Israeli defense officials are preparing for potential further escalation—and weighing how to respond to a direct Iranian attack on civilians.

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LAPD arrests dozens following downtown L.A. curfew

Published on June 11, 2025

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The LAPD arrested dozens of rioters late Tuesday after declaring an unlawful assembly in downtown Los Angeles, where a curfew is now in effect amid escalating anti-ICE protests. Mayor Karen Bass blamed President Trump’s immigration crackdown for the unrest, while Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the administration’s arrests of illegal immigrants.

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LAPD arrested dozens for failing to disperse after an unlawful assembly was declared.
A mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. is now in place in parts of downtown L.A.
Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom blasted President Trump over the federal immigration enforcement actions fueling the protests.

Effective June 10, 8 PM-6 AM.

📍Downtown Los Angeles.

Applies to everyone — limited exceptions, including for emergency and medical personnel, residents, workers & credentialed media. pic.twitter.com/KnbwfpaIXG

— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 11, 2025

Diving Deeper:

Law enforcement in Los Angeles moved quickly Tuesday night to enforce a newly implemented citywide curfew in response to days of anti-ICE protests that have erupted into vandalism, clashes, and street blockades. The LAPD confirmed the arrest of dozens of individuals who refused to disperse after a declaration of unlawful assembly.

A curfew, ordered by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, went into effect at 8 p.m. and will remain in place nightly in select areas of downtown through at least the end of the week. “I issued a curfew starting tonight at 8pm for Downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation,” Bass posted on X. “If you do not live or work in Downtown L.A., avoid the area. Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted.”

Video from the scene showed black-clad protesters lighting fires, smashing windows, and throwing objects at police hours before the curfew went into effect. As tensions escalated, LAPD officers moved in to disperse the crowd and made arrests of those who continued engaging in unlawful activity.

The unrest follows President Donald Trump’s decision to expand ICE operations in California, targeting criminal illegal immigrants amid rising concerns about gang violence and human trafficking. Critics on the left, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have lashed out at the federal crackdown, with Newsom accusing the Trump administration of “traumatizing our communities.”But the White House pushed back, with its Rapid Response team characterizing Newsom’s comments as defending criminals. “Newsom claims President Trump is ‘traumatizing our communities’ by taking criminal illegal immigrant killers, rapists, gangbangers, drug dealers, human traffickers, and domestic abusers off the streets,” the White House wrote on X.