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Congress Divided: Biden's Pardons Under Fire Amid GOP Focus

10/31/2025

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James Comer (R-KY), chair of House Oversight Committee, says Biden's pardons should be void because autopen signed them.
Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff and Chris Coons, say scrutiny should extend to President Donald Trump’s January 6 pardons.
Republicans, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, back investigations into President Joe Biden's actions and call them unconstitutional.
Democrats criticize the GOP for focusing on Biden while neglecting shutdowns that affect disaster relief.

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James Comer (R-KY), chair of House Oversight Committee, says Biden's pardons should be void because autopen signed them.
Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff and Chris Coons, say scrutiny should extend to President Donald Trump’s January 6 pardons.
Republicans, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, back investigations into President Joe Biden's actions and call them unconstitutional.
Democrats criticize the GOP for focusing on Biden while neglecting shutdowns that affect disaster relief.