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☆ Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Arlette Saenz | Betsy Klein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

It will also be the first time a US president has visited Angola, with which Biden has sought to shore up relations in recent years. As he hosted African leaders in Washington for a 2022 summit, Biden vowed to visit the continent the following year but ultimately missed that deadline. He scheduled a trip to Angola for this October, which was postponed due to a pair of devastating hurricanes hitting the US. The initiative is at the center of the Biden administration’s efforts to boost investment in Africa to blunt China’s growing influence in the region, which has outpaced that of the US. In an interview with The New York Times ahead of Biden’s visit to Angola, Lourenço said he is “ready to work” with Trump in the White House.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, Barack Obama, Xi Jinping, Biden “, ’, Biden’s, ”, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, ” Biden, Antony Blinken, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, Lourenço, “, ” Lourenço, Powers Organizations: CNN, Biden, Initiative, US Africa Command, “, Democratic, Angolan, Getty, UNESCO, Heritage, The New York Times, Trump Locations: Africa, Angola, Luanda, Saharan Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Washington, Lobito, United States, Europe, Beijing, Russia, China, US, Democratic Republic of Congo, America, Brazil, Peru, U.S

☆ Stock futures are little changed after Dow and S&P 500 notch best months of the year: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 29, 2024. Stock futures are little changed Sunday night as investors looked toward the final month of trading this year. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 47 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures ticked down 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Indeed, November marked the best month of 2024 for both the Dow and S&P 500.

Persons: Donald Trump, Russell, They'll, Christopher Waller, John Williams Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Dow, Federal Reserve, New York Fed Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ Carlos Tavares out as Stellantis CEO a year ahead of planned exit
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementStellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has left the company, effective immediately, the automaker announced Sunday. His departure is more than a year ahead of his planned exit and comes amid a stock slump. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has left the company, effective immediately, the automaker announced on Sunday. Advertisement"Stellantis' success since its creation has been rooted in a perfect alignment between the reference shareholders, the Board and the CEO," Stellantis' Senior Independent Director, Henri de Castries, said in the statement. "However, in recent weeks different views have emerged which have resulted in the Board and the CEO coming to today's decision."

Persons: Carlos Tavares, Tavares, Stellantis, Henri de Castries, " Tavares, he'd, Carlos Organizations: PSA Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jeep, Chrysler, Maserati, Business, Financial Times, FT Locations: French

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☆ Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

BUSAN, South Korea Reuters —Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach agreement, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target plastic waste. The most divisive issues included capping plastic production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the treaty. An option proposed by Panama, backed by more than 100 countries, would have created a path for a global plastic production reduction target, while another proposal did not include production caps. At Baku, countries set a new global target for mobilizing $300 billion annually in climate finance, a deal deemed woefully insufficient by small island states and many developing countries. Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050, and microplastics have been found in the air, fresh produce and even human breast milk.

Persons: ”, Inger Andersen, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, Anthony Wallace, Juliet Kabera, Al Gwaiz, Saudi Arabia –, Cheikh Ndiaye Sylla, Chris Jahn, GAIA, “, Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez Organizations: South Korea Reuters, UN Intergovernmental, UN, Getty, Rwanda’s Environment Management Authority, Saudi Arabian, Pollution, International Council of Chemical Associations, Panama’s Locations: BUSAN, South Korea, Busan, Panama, Nairobi, AFP, Saudi Arabia, China, United States, India, Paris, Baku, Azerbaijan

☆ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ hit box office trifecta for Thanksgiving weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office. The success of the three films brought a new perspective on where the box office year can wind up, he said, since no one expected this to be a $420 million Thanksgiving weekend. Reviving the moviegoing experienceLoria said Universal, Paramount and Disney focused on theatrical-driven marketing campaigns, which movie theater companies could lean into. It meant movie theaters stepped up to cater to three very different audiences: those looking for epic historical action, musical fantasy and animated adventure. Dergarabedian said the theater screen goes hand-in-hand with streaming services at home and can build up the success of a movie long-term.

Persons: ”, Moana, “, Mario, ” Alan Bergman, Paul Dergarabedian, Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer, Lionsgate’s “, Daniel Loria, Sony’s “ Kraven, Hunter ”, King ”, Michael O’Leary, Loria, Dergarabedian Organizations: CNN, Mario Bros, Disney Entertainment, Universal, Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Warner Brothers Discovery, Warner Bros, Boxoffice, National Association of Theatre Owners, Paramount, Disney

☆ A Bitcoin millionaire hid $2 million in treasure across the US. Here’s how to find them
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

For Jon Collins-Black, this question sparked a thrilling journey that led him to hide five treasure chests across the United States. His new book, “There’s Treasure Inside,” offers hints for eager treasure hunters, sending them on an expedition to find hidden chests with a combined prize value of more than $2 million. The inspiration"There's Treasure Inside" contains all of the necessary clues to find one of Collins-Black's treasure chests. The searchEvery chest hidden by Collins-Black is a custom-designed puzzle box, complete with instructions for unlocking its treasure. “There’s Treasure Inside” has already created a buzz, with thousands of participants gathering on discussion channels such as Discord to share their theories.

Persons: Jacques Cousteau, Jon Collins, Collins, Black Collins, Forrest Fenn’s, Black, “, ”, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Pablo Picasso, George Washington, Amelia Earhart, Jackie Onassis, Wilma Rudolph’s, Albert Einstein’s Organizations: CNN, Black Locations: United States, Rocky

☆ Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Anti-government fighters brandish their guns as they ride a vehicle in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024. Russia's Defence Ministry said its air force had carried out strikes on Syrian rebels in support of the country's army, Russian news agencies reported. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, once known as the Nusra Front, is designated a terrorist group by the U.S., Russia, Turkey and other states. Acknowledging the rebel advance, the Syrian army command said insurgents had entered much of Aleppo. The rebels also took control of Aleppo airport, according to a statement by their operations room and a security source.

Persons: Jihadists, Hayat Tahrir, Sham, Bashar al, Assad, Sean Savett, Savett, Assad's, Aleppo, Ali Jumaa, Bassil al, Fighters, Maraat al Numan Organizations: Russia's Defence Ministry, White House National Security Council, Security, Reuters, for Locations: Aleppo, Turkish, redeploy, Hayat, U.S, Russia, Turkey, Moscow, In Washington, Iran, Syria, Russian, Damascus, al, Aleppo's Basel, Idlib, Aleppo's, Maraat, Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Lebanese

☆ New Orleans art triennial: Artist Amanda Williams revives George Washington Carver’s century-old patent for blue paint — and a powerful history
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

He had discovered the iron-rich soil could be used in a chemical reaction with a potassium compound and nitric acid to produce a vibrant blue pigment. But over the past three years, the Chicago-based artist and architect Amanda Williams has been reviving Carver’s blue with the help of researchers and scientists. “So there was a practicality to it, but there was also ingenuity in figuring out that things around you can yield unexpected results.”An arts building at Xavier University painted in Carver blue. GBM Historical Images/ShutterstockFor Carver, color was a tool to beautify the homes of the region’s poorest residents that could be achieved through natural resources. Courtesy the artistBut for her commission for Prospect.6, titled “In Her Rich Deposits of (Blue),” Williams chose to focus on “signaling joy, and not inequity or disparity,” she said.

Persons: George Washington Carver, Pablo Picasso, Hokusai, Carver, Amanda Williams, ” Williams, Tom Harris, Williams, —, Sheen, ”, Kramer, “, Booker T, Yves Klein, Klein Organizations: CNN, Tuskegee University, Xavier University, Chicago World’s, The University of Chicago, New Orleans African American Museum, Prospect, Tuskegee, Washington, “ Locations: Berlin, Kanagawa, ”, Chicago, New Orleans, Tremé, NOAAM, Montgomery , Alabama, Side, Englewood, Black, Washington

☆ Don’t expect small caps to hold their postelection gain. Look at these other Trump trades instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Small caps have been one of the hottest corners of the markets in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's election victory four weeks ago. "Small caps right now are a trade, not a fundamental move," Krei added. Krei is also more optimistic on financials, another group that, like small caps, has outperformed following Trump's election. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLF) surged 10.5% in November, bringing its 2024 advance to 38% in 2024. The Energy Select Sector ETF (XLE) has risen 16.7% year to date, underperforming the broader market, but jumped 7.8% in November alone.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Andrew Krei, Krei, Russell, Lauren Goodwin, Goodwin, We're, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Trump, Crescent Grove Advisors, CNBC, New York Life Investments, SPDR Fund, Sector Locations: New York

☆ Federal student loan borrowers in default may again face wage garnishments, collections
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Mementojpeg | Moment | Getty ImagesBorrowers should 'not let it get this far'Borrowers should receive numerous notices from their student loan servicers before they go into delinquency or default, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Usually, your payment has to be around 90 days late for it to be reported to the credit rating companies, Kantrowitz said. It takes somewhere between 270 days and 360 days for you to face the consequences of default, he added. Defaulted federal student loan borrowers can also lose eligibility for a mortgage from the Federal Housing Administration or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Options for student loan borrowers who can't pay

Persons: Mark Kantrowitz, Kantrowitz Organizations: Finance, Social Security, Federal Housing Administration, U.S . Department of Veterans Affairs

☆ Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid problems in U.S., falling sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis NV, speaks to the media at the Stellantis auto manufacturing plant in Sochaux, France, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has unexpectedly resigned from the automaker amid increasingly "different views" between the executive and the board of directors, the company said Sunday. The world's fourth-largest carmaker said its board accepted Tavares' resignation on Sunday. "Stellantis' success since its creation has been rooted in a perfect alignment between the reference shareholders, the Board and the CEO. Tavares' resignation comes less than two months after the company announced he would retire at the end of his contract in early 2026.

Persons: Carlos Tavares, Tavares, Stellantis, John Elkann, Henri de Castries Organizations: Stellantis NV, DETROIT — Locations: Sochaux, France

☆ Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union left 44 people hospitalized, officials said Sunday. An effigy of the founder of the governing Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili — a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia — was burned in front of the legislature. He insisted it wasn't true that Georgia's European integration had been halted. The statement condemned Georgia's decision to halt its efforts toward EU accession. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and enlargement commissioner Marta Kos released a joint statement Sunday on the Georgian government's decision to suspend negotiations.

Persons: Bidzina, Russia —, Irakli Kobakhidze, Kobakhidze, Georgia's, Kaja Kallas, Marta Kos, Salome Zourabichvili, Zourabichvili Organizations: Riot, European Union, U.S, U.S . State, Georgian, EU, Associated Press Locations: Tbilisi , Georgia, Georgian, Russia, Georgia, U.S ., Ukraine, EU, Moscow, Tbilisi

☆ Volkswagen workers prepare to strike across Germany
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers will participate Monday in strikes at plants across Germany, labor union IG Metall said, marking the largest walkouts at the carmaker’s domestic operations since 2018. “If necessary, this will become the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen,” IG Metall’s chief negotiator Thorsten Groeger said in a statement Sunday. The walkouts will be the first large-scale strikes that Volkswagen has faced since 2018, according to IG Metall, when 50,000 workers idled plants over pay. Indefinite strikes could also be called as a last resort, but only after members have been consulted again, IG Metall said. Volkswagen has said it may need to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history.

Persons: Metall, IG, Thorsten Groeger, ”, IG Metall Organizations: London CNN, Volkswagen, VW, IG Metall’s, IG Metall Locations: Germany, China

☆ A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Carl Hulse | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s determination to crash over traditional governmental guardrails will present a fundamental test of whether the Republican-controlled Senate can maintain its constitutional role as an independent institution and a check on presidential power. The clearest and most immediate point of tension is likely to be Mr. Trump’s efforts to skip the Senate’s traditional confirmation process to install loyalists, including some with checkered backgrounds, in his cabinet. But the president-elect has also signaled he expects Republicans on Capitol Hill to accede to his wishes on policy, even if that means ceding Congress’s control over federal spending. Both are powers explicitly given to the legislative branch in the Constitution. Lawmakers and analysts say allowing Mr. Trump to erode the Senate’s authority to pass judgment on nominees by sidestepping it through recess appointments or watered-down background checks could do permanent damage to the Senate and undermine the constitutional system.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, sidestepping Organizations: Republican, Republicans, Capitol, Lawmakers

☆ Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, has died at 99
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

When asked once in a question-and-answer sit-down with the school to describe St. John’s, Carnesecca said: “home.”It was home where he coached St. John’s to 18 20-win seasons and 18 NCAA Tournament appearances. Carnesecca coached St. John’s to the NIT title in 1989, although by then the tournament had long been a poor cousin to the NCAAs. In 1958, he took an assistant’s job at St. John’s, his alma mater, where he had played baseball but not varsity basketball. Essentially, St. John’s was getting ready for a road trip to Pittsburgh in January and Carnesecca was under the weather. After he retired, Carnesecca was succeeded by a parade of coaches at St. John’s, Mullin among them.

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☆ Flag planting causes chaos over college football rivalry weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer was seen snatching the flag and throwing it away. Ohio State cornerback Miles Lockhart tries to grab the Michigan flag as the teams fight on the field. Adam Cairns/USA Today Sports/ReutersCNN has reached out to Ohio State University police and Columbus police for more information on the incident. I had said two years ago that was disrespectful.”“We don’t need any of that” said NC State head coach Dave Doeren. That’s the unfortunate part of the game.”Arizona State vs ArizonaLastly, Arizona State players got a little more creative with their postgame taunting.

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☆ Australian woman finds deadly tiger snake at her feet while driving 50 miles per hour
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Police in Australia said a woman was forced to fend off a deadly tiger snake in her vehicle while driving 50 miles per hour on a freeway outside Melbourne. The woman told the officers that she had been traveling 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour) when she felt something on her foot and looked down to find a tiger snake — one of the world’s most venomous serpents — slithering up her leg. Tim Nanninga of Melbourne Snake Control, who was called to the scene to capture and relocate the snake, said the woman in Melbourne was very fortunate. “It’s a miracle how she got off the road and safely parked the car,” he told CNN affiliate 9News. Experts say the recent tropical weather Melbourne has experienced is drawing snakes out of creeks and riverbeds, 9News reported.

Persons: Tim Nanninga, “, ”, 9News, CNN’s Hilary Whiteman Organizations: CNN — Police, Melbourne . Police, Monash, Victoria Police, Melbourne Snake Control, CNN, 9News Locations: Australia, Melbourne, Snowy

☆ These 3 people make art for shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20. Here's how to get a nerdworld dream job too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Behind the scenes at CR and D20People who watch the shows may recognize Friederichs' art from CR series like "Exandria Unlimited" and, more recently, the team's third, long-running "D&D" campaign, "Bells Hells." Friederichs told BI that she was initially commissioned to work on CR's "Uk'otoa" board game, then brought back to make character art for O'Brien's character, Orym. May told BI that publishing as much of her art as possible and networking within the fandom helped her early in her art career. Fan art is fair gameAngiolini told BI that drawing fan art is one way to get noticed. "The pipeline becomes very different when you're making something that needs to be then altered or put into the editing," May told BI.

Persons: Eren Angiolini, Hannah Friederichs, Matt Mercer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Liam O'Brien, who've, Friederichs, Liam, I've, Angiolini, Clay, Nott, Sam, O'Brien, Sam Riegel Organizations: CR, D20, Dark Horse, Darrington Press Locations: Australia, London

☆ Luxury chalet buyers in the Alps are now interested in a lot more than just skiing
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Property companies say the quality of the skiing is not the only criteria for some Alpine buyers. Instead of winter sports, wellness is taking priority for many seeking an Alpine chalet. AdvertisementYet, for some wealthy chalet buyers in upmarket towns such as Gstaad and Courchevel, it seems skiing is no longer the only draw. Pristine slopes are not the only draw for Alpine chalet buyers. Rollason added that if the uber-wealthy are buying a chalet, "then it's not just a chalet — it's an all-encompassing leisure object."

Persons: Knight Frank, Kurti, Kate Everett, Allen, Jeremy Rollason, sanatoriums, Rollason Organizations: Bain & Company, Alpine, Swiss Locations: Savills

☆ Goldman Sachs has a trading strategy to score a few big wins before year end
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs has its eyes on a particular trading strategy that could be a winner in the final weeks of 2024. Goldman highlighted 16 potential opportunities surrounding December analyst days in stocks ranging from Robinhood to GE Vernova to Match Group . HOOD YTD mountain Robinhood stock. Investors should also consider call options on GE Vernova ahead of its Dec. 10 investor day, Goldman said. Match stock has a one-month implied volatility of 38, in the 78th percentile compared to the past year.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, John Marshall, Marshall, Donald Trump's, Joe Ritchie, Eric Sheridan, platform's Organizations: GE Vernova, GE, Goldman, Stock

Wayne Northrop, an actor who played two roles on the long-running daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” as a good-hearted detective and then as a shadowy doctor, died on Friday. Mr. Northrop, who learned six years ago that he had early onset Alzheimer’s disease, died at the Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home in Woodland Hills, Calif., according to a family statement from his publicist, Cynthia Synder. He appeared in several television shows throughout his career, including the prime-time legal drama “L.A. Mr. Northrop appeared in 35 episodes. Mr. Northrop was probably best known for his roles on “Days of Our Lives.” The show, which premiered in 1965 on NBC, follows various characters in the fictional Midwestern town of Salem.

Persons: Wayne Northrop, Northrop, Cynthia Synder, Law ”, ABC’s, Michael Culhane, Blake Carrington, John Forsythe Organizations: Woodland, Mr, NBC Locations: Woodland Hills, Calif, Denver, Salem

☆ Insider Today: Patagonia's big changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Some employees say it's lost sight of its values and the mission that once made it so special. AdvertisementTwelve people at the forefront of the AI industry spoke to BI about the challenges and opportunities ahead in the quest for superintelligent AI. AdvertisementBI spoke to eight families who received at least $6,000 from these programs to see whether the extra cash helped. This week's quote:Advertisement"The final boss on the way to Elon: Everything goes through him first."

Persons: Chelsea Jia Feng, —, Rebecca Zisser, Sam Altman, Tim Evans, Brittany Greeson, Helynn Ospina, Andre Chung, Libby, Omead Afshar, Elon Musk Organizations: Business, KPMG, Wall Street, BI, Brittany, Tesla, North Locations: Patagonia, Chelsea, Elon

☆ Putin approves record defense spending – a third of Russia’s budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jessie Yeung | Mariya Knight | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a record-breaking defense budget, setting aside a staggering third of the government’s total spending as the war in Ukraine drains resources from both sides nearly three years on. The budget for 2025, which was published Sunday, allocates about $126 billion (13.5 trillion rubles) to national defense – amounting to 32.5% of government spending. The defense budget is about $28 billion (three trillion rubles) higher than the previous record set this year. The new three-year budget forecasts a slight reduction in military spending for 2026 and 2027. The North Korean troops may help Russia’s efforts for some time – but the material losses could be harder to make up for.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky Organizations: CNN, Lawmakers, Russian Central Bank, Russia, North Locations: Ukraine, Europe, Moscow, Kursk region, United States, Russia, North Korea, Kursk

☆ Biden’s pardon of his son makes presidential history
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —President Joe Biden made history Sunday when he granted a pardon to his son Hunter Biden for criminal convictions on gun and tax charges. With the pardon, Biden broke a clear public promise not to interfere with the justice system on his son’s behalf, something that will now stain his presidential legacy. She told me the framers did not anticipate the pardon power being used for close relations. In issuing the pardon for his son, Biden said Americans should still believe in the justice system. It’s in these final weeks in office that presidents frequently use their pardon power in the most controversial ways.

Persons: Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, “, ”, Biden, —, Hunter, Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden’s, Alexis Coe, George Washington, Bill Clinton, Roger, ► Trump, Charles Kushner, Kushner, Coe, Clinton, Trump, Marc Rich, Paul Manafort, Stephen Bannon, Bannon, It’s Organizations: CNN, Republicans, Trump, Constitutional Convention, Department of Justice, FBI, Congressional Research Service, Democrats Locations: United States, Ukraine, France, New York, Washington , DC

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