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After Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Biden In List Of US Presidents Pardoning Relatives

December 3, 2024 admin

Washington: US presidents traditionally dole out pardons as they leave office but Joe Biden’s “full and unconditional” pardon of his son Hunter is a rare instance involving a family member. Bill Clinton granted a pardon to his half-brother Roger, who had served time in prison on 1985 drug charges, on January 20, 2001, his last…

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Biden’s U-Turn On Son Raises Questions About US Justice Department, Action Against Adani Group

December 2, 2024 admin

Washington DC: US President Joe Biden’s latest move has revived allegations raised by Donald Trump of the US Department of Justice being manipulated by political powerhouses. In a stunning volte face, Mr Biden today extended the Presidential pardon to his convicted son Hunter Biden, who was days away from being sentenced to decades in prison….

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Biden pardons his son Hunter in 2 cases despite previous pledges not to

December 2, 2024 admin

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday (December 2, 2024) night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. The Democratic President had previously said…

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Joe Biden Pardons Son In 2 Criminal Cases

December 2, 2024 admin

Washington: US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of making false statements on a gun background check and illegally possessing a firearm and plead guilty to federal tax charges. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office,…

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Foreign Ministry On Rahul Gandhi’s Biden Jibe At PM

November 29, 2024 admin

Mr Gandhi’s remarks had also been criticised by a group of medical practitioners New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, allegedly claiming that the PM was losing his memory like US President Joe Biden, has drawn a sharp response from the Ministry of External Affairs, which has termed the remark unfortunate and…

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Biden Says Russian Attack Shows “Urgency” Of Backing Ukraine

November 29, 2024 admin

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine shows the “urgency” of backing Kyiv, touting strong support ahead of Donald Trump taking office in January. “This attack is outrageous and serves as yet another reminder of the urgency and importance of supporting the Ukrainian people in their defense against Russian…

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Joe Biden Preparing $725 Million Weapons Package For Ukraine: Report

November 28, 2024 admin

Joe Biden Preparing 5 Million Weapons Package For Ukraine: Report

Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing president seeks to bolster the government in Kyiv before leaving office in January. According to an official familiar with the plan, the Biden administration plans to provide a variety of anti-tank…

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Joe Biden Proposes Expansion Of Weight Loss Drug Access, Trump Cabinet Differs

November 27, 2024 admin

Outgoing US President Joe Biden proposed Tuesday to give millions more Americans access to weight loss drugs — but Donald Trump’s incoming health chief looked set to shoot down the idea. Under the massive US public health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are, for the most part, only available for…

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Why Do US Presidents Pardon Turkeys On Thanksgiving Day? History And Significance

November 26, 2024 admin

US President Joe Biden on Monday (Nov 25) pardoned two white-plumed turkeys, Peach and Blossom, in his final participation in the annual reprieve event before he vacates the White House for President-elect Donald Trump. The Democrat joked about the fate of the two birds who have been named after the Delaware state flower, the peach…

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Biden Pledges “Historic” $4 Billion To World Bank Fund For Poor Nations

November 18, 2024 admin

Rio de Janeiro: US President Joe Biden announced a “historic” $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world’s poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with a new cost-cutting agenda. The outgoing leader unveiled the money for the International Development Association as he attends the G20…

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