Jill Biden on Hunter pardon: "We just could not let our son go to jail"
Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn't let him go to jail under President Trump.
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Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn't let him go to jail under President Trump.
Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution.
The pardon covers offenses Hunter Biden "has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024."
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
The suspect allegedly called the FBI agent and left a message over one minute long threatening the agent and his family.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Hunter Biden has been found guilty of all three felony counts related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau who was romantically involved with Hunter and discarded the gun at the center of the trial, has yet to testify.
Hunter Biden's trial on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user started Monday with jury selection.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
The son of President Biden is charged with lying about his drug use on a form to buy a gun in October 2018.
Hunter Biden's testimony comes after the Republican-led impeachment probe suffered a blow when a key witness was charged with lying about the family's business dealings.
Hunter Biden is testifying in a closed deposition before three GOP-led House committees conducting an impeachment inquiry into his father, President Biden.
The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden charged a one-time FBI informant with lying to investigators about the business dealings of the first son and President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
The complaint claims agency employees "repeatedly and intentionally" disclosed Hunter Biden's protected tax information.
Attorney General Merrick Garland last month named federal prosecutor David Weiss as special counsel to lead the probe into Hunter Biden.
Biden previously reached a deal involving a gun possession charge that would have allowed him to avoid prosecution.
The move comes days after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into the president's son.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
An internal investigation is underway.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
An announcement from the town government notes that a revised plan would require filing a new application.
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
An internal investigation is underway.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
An announcement from the town government notes that a revised plan would require filing a new application.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
While the spotlight will be national, some of the biggest stakes are right here in Texas.
With early voting just six weeks away, what are both parties saying about the races ahead — and what's at stake in Texas?
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
After falling short in the fourth round of the Texas UIL high school football playoffs last season, North Crowley returned to the field with expectations higher than ever.
Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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