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The U.S. Department of Justice has begun reviewing pardons and commutations granted by President Joe Biden, according to sources familiar with the matter, as part of an internal inquiry into the presidential clemency process.
The probe, which remains confidential, aims to assess whether any of the pardons issued by Biden were inappropriate or possibly granted due to improper considerations. The review is part of a broader effort by the Justice Department to ensure transparency and integrity in the presidential pardon system.
Clemency powers, vested solely in the President of the United States, allow the issuance of pardons, commutations, and reprieves to individuals convicted of federal crimes. Historically, these powers have been subject to political controversy, especially when allegations arise of favoritism or quid pro quo arrangements.
While sources declined to specify which pardons are under scrutiny, the investigation reportedly covers a range of cases granted during Biden’s time in office, including both high-profile and lesser-known clemency decisions. The inquiry also reflects increased congressional and public attention on the clemency process following concerns over potential abuses under previous administrations.
The White House has not publicly commented on the Justice Department’s review. Meanwhile, Justice Department officials have reiterated their commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring all pardons are granted fairly and in accordance with established guidelines.
This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of presidential clemency powers and adds to the broader political debate over transparency and accountability in executive decision-making.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will send an upgraded ‘version 3.0’ free-trade agreement to their heads of government for approval in October, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday after regional talks in Kuala Lumpur.
Germany's export slump since 2021 is largely driven by deep-rooted competitiveness issues, the Bundesbank warned in its latest report, calling for urgent structural reforms.
Israeli researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence tool that can determine a person’s true biological age from tiny DNA samples with remarkable precision.
Two Harry Potter actresses, Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker, have each received a six-month driving ban after separate speeding offences, both sentenced on the same day at a Buckinghamshire court.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a declaration of principles in Qatar on Saturday. The ceasefire aims to halt fighting and pave the way for broader peace talks, though major challenges remain.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that more than 300 Russian attack drones and more than 30 missiles of various types were launched against peaceful Ukrainian cities overnight, in one of the largest air assaults in recent weeks.
A mass Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Saturday, killing at least one resident and igniting a multi-storey apartment building, the city’s mayor said.
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Nepal has banned access to the Telegram messaging app, citing its role in a growing number of online fraud and money laundering cases across the country.
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