Matt Gagnon discusses concerns about the use of an autopen by President Joe Biden, highlighting its potential for misuse and the lack of transparency in its operation. He questions the integrity of documents signed with the autopen, given Biden’s documented cognitive decline and the involvement of his advisors in a cover-up. Gagnon suggests that the autopen should be used only under strict controls, such as video recording and multiple authorization steps, to prevent unauthorized actions. Jason from Westbrook agrees, proposing additional security measures like fingerprint or password authentication. Paul adds that similar controls exist for check deposits, emphasizing the need for a robust process behind the autopen’s use.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
