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House GOP Investigates Biden's Autopen Use Amid Criticism

5/29/2025

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Comer Investigates Biden

House Republicans, spearheaded by James Comer, are probing President Biden's use of an autopen for executive orders, a claim reminiscent of Donald Trump's allegations. Critics, like New Republic editor Michael Tomasky, argue this investigation distracts from critical issues, highlighting a pattern of unproductive inquiries into the Biden administration.

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Power the Future Investigates

Power the Future, a pro-energy organization, is demanding an investigation into President Biden's climate policy executive orders, claiming they may have been signed with an autopen without his awareness. Their findings reveal a troubling lack of public acknowledgment from Biden about these critical energy policy changes, sparking questions about the true decision-makers in his administration.

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Comer Investigates Biden

House Republicans, spearheaded by James Comer, are probing President Biden's use of an autopen for executive orders, a claim reminiscent of Donald Trump's allegations. Critics, like New Republic editor Michael Tomasky, argue this investigation distracts from critical issues, highlighting a pattern of unproductive inquiries into the Biden administration.

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