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Memoirs of the former president: Trump is said to have written Biden a letter full of praise
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In memoir, Biden says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'
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Key FactsBiden says Capitol attack should haunt Trump to his grave
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- Biden writes that Trump’s years of lies about his 2020 defeat and the Jan. 6 attack should follow him to his grave.
- Biden called the attack an insurrection aimed at keeping Trump in power despite his defeat, as Congress met to certify the election result.
- Biden criticized Trump for later issuing more than 1,500 pardons to the offenders.
- Biden lamented that Trump reversed many of his policies, particularly those addressing climate change.

Jan. 6 should follow Trump 'to his grave,' Biden says in new memoir: Biden also said Trump "bordered on fawning" during 2024 Oval Office meeting
abcnews.com/US/jan-6-follow-trump-grave-biden-new-memoir/story
Key FactsBiden: Trump’s Jan. 6 actions should never be forgotten
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- Biden criticizes Trump’s sweeping pardons and clemency for Jan. 6 defendants on the first day of Trump’s return to office.
- Biden writes that Trump’s unusually friendly tone surprised him during their nearly two-hour Oval Office meeting in November 2024.
- Biden criticizes Trump’s renewed withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, opening public lands to oil drilling, and ending support for electric vehicles.
- Biden says the Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling on presidential immunity had no constitutional basis and was a death knell for accountability.
There was no precedent for that ruling. Common sense didn’t support it. There was no constitutional basis for it. It was inexplicable. Indefensible. And a death knell for accountability.— Joe Biden, discussing the 2024 Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity for certain official acts.
‘Some days are better’: Former President Joe Biden shares emotional update about cancer battle, announces memoir release
livemint.com/news/us-news/some-days-are-better-former-president-joe-biden-shares-emotional-update-about-cancer-battle-announces-memoir-release-11794191994230.html
Key FactsBiden says cancer limits memoir discussions
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Biden said his cancer had not stopped him but sometimes slowed him down, limiting the book conversations he had hoped to hold.
- The book covers his years as president, the challenges and decisions, and America’s role in the world.
- When his diagnosis was announced in May 2025, Biden’s office said the cancer appeared more aggressive but hormone-sensitive, allowing effective management.
- In August, his son Hunter told the BBC that Biden’s cancer had metastasized into his bones and beyond.

Judge Throws Out Trump’s “Slapdash” Case Reviving Hunter Biden Laptop: Judge Zia Faruqui slammed Donald Trump’s case as clear “weaponization.”
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Judge dismisses charges against ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden, citing 'weaponization'
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Key FactsJudge dismisses case against two former FBI officials
Nov 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed the case early because prosecutors had not shown sufficient evidence of knowingly false statements.
- The accusations concerned their 2023 testimony before the House Judiciary Committee about their roles in investigations involving Hunter Biden.
- Faruqui criticized the rushed investigation and suggested senior officials sought to bring the case in October to influence the midterms.
- Prosecutors may seek to revive the case through an indictment, but would need grand jury approval.

Trump Goons Humiliated as Judge Dismisses Biden Laptop ‘Lies’: The Justice Department was delivered a fresh blow as it went after ex-FBI agents.
thedailybeast.com/trump-goons-humiliated-as-judge-dismisses-biden-laptop-lies

Judge cites ‘weaponization’ in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden
pressdemocrat.com/2026/11/02/judge-dismisses-complaint-against-2-ex-fbi-officials-accused-of-lying-to-congress-about-hunter-biden/

Marco Rubio Russia Sanctions: From Biden Critic to Trump Diplomat: Marco Rubio once accused the Biden administration of failing to punish Russia's supporters ...
finchannel.com/from-clintons-ukraine-pledge-to-trumps-russia-talks/140401/america/2026/11/

Judge Dismisses Complaint Against Ex-FBI Agents Accused Of Lying About Hunter Biden
huffpost.com/entry/fbi-hunter-biden-laptop-case-dismissed_n_6ae8af75e4b0283c4577d76a

Paid articlePaywall Biden’s Choice: As Israel’s assault on Gaza grew worse and worse, Joe Biden and his advisers acted as though they had no option but to offer their unconditional ...
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Ex-FBI official weeps as she appears in court to face charges of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop
nypost.com/2026/10/27/us-news/ex-fbi-official-weeps-as-she-appears-in-court-to-face-charges-of-lying-to-congress-about-hunter-biden-laptop/

Ex-FBI agents fighting charges accusing them of lying about Hunter Biden probe: The DOJ says they lied to Congress about the probe into Hunter Biden's laptop.
abcnews.com/US/fbi-agents-fighting-charges-accusing-lying-hunter-biden/story

Trump lashes out at extension of debt ceiling and points finger at Democrats and McCarthy over crisis: Live updates
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-news-elon-musk-h1b-travel-visa-maga-b2671139.html
Key FactsTrump Backs Johnson Amid Immigration Tensions
Dec 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for re-election as House Speaker, urging Republican unity ahead of a critical vote.
- Elon Musk expressed full support for Johnson while a federal appeals court upheld a ruling against Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case.
- A poll reveals nearly half of Republican voters favor using the military to detain undocumented immigrants, aligning with Trump’s harsh immigration stance.
- Trump plans to implement a large-scale deportation operation and deploy federal agencies in immigrant communities, indicating a tough approach to illegal immigration.

The 118th Congress, by the Numbers: One lawmaker removed from office, three House speakers, around 300 bills passed by both chambers – here’s a look back at the ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-12-24/the-118th-congress-by-the-numbers

Speaker chaos deepens Ukraine funding threat: "The most pressing issue on Americans' minds is not Ukraine," said speaker candidate Jim Jordan.
axios.com/2023/10/04/kevin-mccarthy-speaker-ukraine-aid-funding
Key FactsUkraine Aid Faces Greater Threat After McCarthy Ouster
Oct 5, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- After McCarthy’s removal, a commitment to transfer existing U.S. weapon stockpiles to Ukraine now appears defunct.
- A Pentagon official warned that only $1.6 billion remained from the $25.9 billion provided for replenishing stockpiles.
- Jim Jordan opposes bringing a new Ukraine aid package to the House floor, seeking clarity on its goal and spending.
- A new poll found 63% support for arming Ukraine, while Republican support fell from 68% to 50% since July 2022.
I'm really concerned long-term: What's happening looks a lot like the 1930s. A lot of action Putin takes is a lot like Hitler.— Kevin McCarthy, in a candid press conference following his removal as House speaker, drawing parallels between Russia's invasion and the buildup to World War II.

Kevin McCarthy opens impeachment inquiry without passing budget despite once criticizing Democrats for the same
cnn.com/2023/09/14/politics/kfile-mccarthy-opens-impeachment-without-passing-budget/
Key FactsMcCarthy Orders Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden
Sep 12, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- On Tuesday, Kevin McCarthy ordered a formal inquiry without holding the House vote he had previously promised.
- Investigators examined bank records showing millions paid by foreign nationals to Hunter Biden, but none to Joe Biden.
- The White House said Republicans had found no evidence of presidential wrongdoing after nine months.
- McCarthy cited an FBI informant who said a Ukrainian oligarch alleged a bribe but might have fabricated it.
I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.— Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker, announcing that he is directing a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

House GOP Slammed Over Shutdown Prevention Plan That Is 'Doomed to Fail': "The proposed continuing resolution backed by Speaker McCarthy is trying to force a ...
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