Jeffries presses Biden to issue more pardons before leaving office
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is calling on President Biden to issue more pardons, especially for non-violent offenders, before he leaves office. “In his final weeks in office, President Biden should demonstrate the high level of compassion he has consistently shown throughout his life, including toward his son, and pardon individual working-class Americans in federal […]
Pressley: Biden 'must act' on clemency before leaving office
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is renewing her call for President Biden to pardon thousands of Americans serving federal sentences following bombshell comments against her son Hunter Biden. . Pressley said in a statement Monday: “Today, I want to speak to the hundreds of thousands of people who pose no threat to society but whose lives […]
Staffer for NY Rep. Joe Morelle busted bringing ammo into US House office building
A communications director for a Democratic congressman from an upstate state was arrested Monday morning as he tried to bring four ammunition magazines into the U.S. House of Representatives building, according to officials and news reports. Joe Stiles, chief of staff to Representative Joe Morrell, told the Post in a statement: “This morning, my office […]
Biden pardons Hunter ahead of exit from Oval Office
President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden earlier this year after he was convicted in two separate federal cases. The announcement was made by the White House on Sunday night. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter,” Biden said in a statement. “From the day I took office, I said I would not […]
NYC office tower spending $30M in upgrades on ameneties like bowling, golf, speakeasy
Midtown's newest venue for a fun party for tenants is Global Holdings' Art Deco-style 99 Park Avenue on East 40th Street. The company's $30 million investment will see the vintage 1950s property redesigned with a lobby and an amenity package for tenants, including an “intimate bootleg den, entertainment lounge, bowling alley, and golf simulator.” The […]
Many unable to access eVisas to prove right to be in UK, Home Office admits | Home Office
The Home Office has confirmed that many people with the right to live and work in the UK are unable to access electronic visas and are unable to show proof they are allowed to stay in the UK. Human rights activists have warned that any problems with people accessing e-visas could lead to a scandal […]
How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office
In late November, Brazil's federal police formally charged former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others with plotting a coup to keep him in office. In its 884-page report, the agency outlined a multi-step plan supported by evidence and testimony. The plan included systematically instilling distrust in the electoral system among the population, drafting legislation […]
Trump wants the war in Gaza over and hostages released before he takes office, Lindsey Graham says
President-elect Donald Trump wants a Gaza ceasefire deal that would result in the release of hostages held by Hamas before he takes office, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). “Mr. Trump is more determined than ever to free hostages and supports a ceasefire that includes a hostage deal. He wants to see that happen now,” […]
Biden congratulates Trump during historic Oval Office meeting: 'Welcome back'
President-elect Donald Trump met with President Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday, vowing a ‘smooth transition’ of power … source
Subway ending its $6.99 value meal a month early after corporate office issues decree
Subway abruptly ended the $6.99 worth of meals earlier than expected after the company told franchisees that the deal “will not deliver the expected results.” The fast food chain's headquarters sent a memo to Subway operators saying the 6-inch meal deal would end on Wednesday, even though it was scheduled to end on December 26th […]