President Biden granted pre-emptive pardons to his family members and high-profile figures like Gen. Mark A. Milley and Dr. Anthony S. Fauci to protect them from potential political retribution by incoming President Trump. The pardons were issued as a shield against politically motivated investigations and vengeance, with Mr. Biden emphasizing that the recipients did not commit any crimes. The move was unprecedented in its use of executive clemency to thwart a successor’s abuse of power, highlighting the deep mistrust between the two presidents.
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FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner used stepmom’s service weapon: What to know
Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old stepson of a sheriff’s deputy and a Trump supporter with white supremacist views, is the suspect in the Florida State University shooting that killed two people and injured others. Ikner, who had a troubled childhood and multiple mental health issues, reportedly used his stepmother's handgun during the incident, which occurred near the student union. While a motive remains unclear, classmates described him as espousing far-right rhetoric and white supremacist beliefs in...
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