President Trump granted a full pardon to Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, overturning his 2018 fraud conviction. Archer, who collaborated with Hunter at Burisma Holdings, had testified about the Bidens’ foreign dealings but faced prosecution that Trump called “unjust” and politically motivated. The DOJ alleged immigration fraud against Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, claiming he concealed ties to UNRWA and the British Embassy on his green card application. Meanwhile, Judge James Boasberg faces scrutiny over his rulings blocking Trump-era immigration policies, with critics questioning his impartiality.
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President Trump pardoned Devon Archer, a key witness in congressional probes into Hunter Biden’s business activities. Archer was convicted in 2018 for defrauding a Native American tribe but claimed unfair targeting after cooperating with GOP investigators. Trump called him a “victim of lawfare” and criticized the Bidens for weaponizing justice.
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– : Federal prosecutors accused Khalil, a Columbia University activist, of lying on his green card application by omitting his UNRWA employment and British Embassy work.
– : The Trump administration labeled Khalil a national security risk, citing pro-Hamas ties, though his lawyers argue the charges punish free speech.
– : Khalil’s detention aligns with Trump’s pledge to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel protests, signaling stricter immigration enforcement.
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Judge James Boasberg, an Obama appointee, repeatedly blocked Trump’s deportation policies, including efforts to remove Venezuelan migrants. Trump criticized him as “radical left,” while reporter Julie Kelly’s analysis reportedly highlights his rulings’ partisan slant.
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– : Intel officials confirmed no leaks occurred during Trump’s military strike on Houthi targets, despite a media frenzy over an accidental group chat.
– : Trump contrasted his pardon of Archer with Joe Biden’s 2024 pardon of Hunter, calling it a move to shield his son from accountability.
This AM update reflects ongoing battles over immigration, judicial bias, and political accountability, underscoring Trump’s focus on reversing what he deems “weaponized” prosecutions.
