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Scott Jennings Schools Leftist Panelist on Basic Civics After He Claims Presidential Pardon Can Be Delegated to Anyone Other Than the President

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Two male commentators discuss breaking news on CNN regarding Biden's pardons and the ongoing tracking of Hurricane Melissa.Scott Jennings (right) challenges former Obama official Elliott Williams (left) over claims Biden aides used an autopen for pardons — “a power that can’t be delegated.” (CNN)

CNN contributor and conservative commentator Scott Jennings once again embarrassed a Democrat pundit on live television, this time Elliott Williams, a former Obama-era DOJ official, after Williams bizarrely suggested that a president could delegate the constitutional power of pardons.

Elliott Williams, who once served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Justice and as Assistant Director at ICE under the Obama administration, bizarrely tried to defend Biden’s use of an autopen to sign official documents, including pardons.

“Tradition of autopens has existed in every presidential administration across parties. I had an autopen when I worked at ICE,” Williams said.

Jennings immediately hit back, asking the obvious question: “Did you allow people to use the name Elliott Williams without your knowledge of the document or what was on the page? I’m asking you!”

Williams dodged, saying, “I don’t recall,” before doubling down that delegation of authority might allow someone else to act in the president’s name.

Jennings, stunned by the level of constitutional illiteracy, shut down the argument in seconds.

Scott Jennings:
“If you were a government official and you had an autopen, which you did, would you let some staffer sign things in your name without reading?”

Elliot Williams:
“Here’s the question: was my authority delegated to that person? I think they do have the authority to do so. I’m serious, Scott—laws and regulations…”

Scott Jennings:
“The authority to delegate pardons and executive orders? The President of the United States can say, ‘You, unelected staffer, can go sign my name on a document that I’ve never seen for a decision that I’ve never made?’”

Elliot Williams :
“Quite often, the United States Code delegates authority—through the President of the United States, through the attorney general, whatever else—‘X’ person can carry out a function. And certainly that could be the case.

Now, Donald Trump, for instance, in his first term, pardoned 1,600 people. And I have a hard time believing that he was aware of every single person that he was pardoning. One could make a challenge—every President does this.

Now, hold on—if it’s a question about Biden’s fitness for office, did he know what he was…? Of course, raise that question. But I just—one, given how vast the pardon power is, and two, given how comprehensive the use of autopens are across administrations—I have a hard time seeing a legal challenge.”

Scott Jennings:
“Nobody can be delegated the pardon power. It is a constitutional power. I don’t really think you can delegate the executive order power either, because the executive has to make the order. So, Scott—the President.”

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Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that the President “shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”

This language vests the power solely in the President, not in any subordinate, agency, or department.

The U.S. Department of Justice maintains an Office of the Pardon Attorney, but it serves only an advisory role.

The office reviews applications and makes recommendations, but the president is not bound by these findings and can choose to bypass the office entirely.

Staff may prepare paperwork and handle logistics, but they cannot make or approve the decision itself. The President must personally authorize or direct each act of clemency.

The House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), released a 100-page report today, Tuesday, declaring all of Biden’s autopen executive actions “null and void.”

These include pardons performed by White House staff and signed by an autopen.

The report calls on the Department of Justice and Attorney General Pam Bondi to conduct an investigation, including of Biden aides responsible for the cover-up.

“We are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a thorough review of these executive actions and scrutinize key Biden aides who took the Fifth to hide their participation in the cover-up,” the report reads.

“The D.C. Board of Medicine must also review the actions taken by President Biden’s physician to hide his true condition. We have provided Americans with transparency about the Biden Autopen Presidency, and now there must be accountability,” it continues.

Attorney General Pam Bondi responded to the Committee’s findings and said her team had already initiated a review of the Biden regime’s use of the autopen for pardons.

“My team has already initiated a review of the Biden administration’s reported use of autopen for pardons,” Pam Bondi said on Tuesday.

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What Does Accountability Look Like for Service Members Affected by the COVID-19 Shot ?

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Dozens of service members currently serving in the military have offered their thoughts on how to hold accountable those military leaders who violated the law by implementing and enforcing the COVID-19 shot.

A startling report released by The Gateway Pundit recently highlighted the findings of a small, independent survey carried out by J.M. Phelps. Sadly, 89 percent of over sixty respondents stated that they would not advise their children, family members, or friends to join the military.

As previously reported, 80 percent attribute their reason to “the lack of accountability for the implementation and enforcement of the 2021 military shot mandate.”

Out of 66 participants in the fall 2025 survey, 64 respondents, or 97 percent, believe that leaders within the Department of Defense should be held responsible for how the mandate was put into action and enforced in August 2021.

While the survey only represents a small fraction of a much larger population, 63 out of the 66 participants, or 95 percent, expressed that accountability is essential for them to restore their trust in the military. This perspective has been echoed by hundreds of service members and veterans in discussions with the author over the past four years. And as of now, no one has faced consequences.

In the latest findings presented below, individuals actively serving in the various branches of the military also shared their perspectives on what accountability would look like to them. Each emphasized that his or her views to not reflect those of the War Department or their respective branches of the military.

To summarize, here’s what the participants in the survey conveyed about the accountability of military leaders responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the shot:

Subjectively, most survey participants indicated that their violations of the law should be categorized into different levels, including low-level, moderate-level, and severe-level violations. Although these categories would need to be clearly defined, “low-level” infractions would require mandatory training on the unlawful components of the mandate, with no repercussions for the violator’s career.

In the case of what would be considered “moderate” infractions, those who violated the law should encounter negative administrative actions that may affect their career. Lastly, “severe” violations would warrant Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) action, which could lead to the end of their career through courts-martial, dishonorable discharges, and more, including complete forfeiture of rank, benefits, and pension.

Numerous individuals advocated for General Officer Memorandums of Reprimand (GOMOR) to be included in their records. Some even proposed prohibiting federal service and future political appointments. One person even recommended that leaders face treason charges and time in jail.

Participants in the survey also advocated for public apologies to the American people through testimonies presented to Congress that would be included in the congressional record.

One respondent expressed concern that any form of punishment might be perceived as “authoritarian” by those on the Left. This same service member proposed offering “ribbons, medals, or awards [for] the brave few” who opposed the illegal enforcement of the shot mandate.

The loss of careers, the loss of promotions, the strains on marriages, and so much more have left many service members feeling resentful. Given the incredible challenges they faced in opposing an “unlawful as implemented” shot mandate, their anger may be justified.

Is there a middle ground that can be reached between those adversely affected and the Department of War? That’s a decision for War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his department to make.

Here are a few additional points for the Department of War to consider:

Out of 66 participants in the survey, 59—equating to 89 percent—reported knowing someone who has been separated or compelled to leave military service due to the COVID-19 shot mandate. Additionally, 61 individuals, or 92 percent, indicated that they know someone who has suffered physical harm from the shot. Furthermore, eight of the 66 participants reported experiencing physical harm themselves.

Is it any wonder why they may never cease seeking accountability? War Secretary Hegseth, what’s holding you back? That’s the question on everyone’s mind.

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Embattled BBC Apologizes to the Public for Misleading Edit of Trump J6 Speech, as US President Demands Retraction, Threatens Legal Action Seeking $1 Billion in Damages

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Will Trump take legal action against the BBC?

The ‘Beeb’ is in the crosshairs of Trump’s legal team for one billion dollars.

A day after the resignation of Director-General Tim Davie and the ousting of Chief News Executive Deborah Turness, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) is dealing with the fallout of the accusations of institutional biases and the scandal over the deceptive editing of Donal J. Trump’s J6 speech.

Today (10), BBC Chairman Samir Shah has publicly admitted the corporation made what he called an ‘error of judgment’.

Shah admitted that the editing of separate comments by Trump created the manufactured impression that the US President had called for violence on January 6 2021.

Shah made these comments in a written statement to Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

BBC reported:

“He writes: ‘Since the publication of Mr. Prescott’s memo, this issue has led to over 500 complaints. These are now being dealt with in the normal way. It has also prompted further reflection by the BBC’.

‘The conclusion of that deliberation is that we accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action. The BBC would like to apologize for that error of judgement’.”

A spokesman for failing Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that he ‘does not believe the BBC is institutionally biased’.

“He added: ‘It is important the BBC acts to maintain trust and corrects mistake quickly when they occur… for any public service broadcaster – accountability is vital’.”

Dramatic AI-generated image of London skyline with burning buildings and smoke, featuring the iconic Big Ben and BBC logo in the foreground.AI image by Grok: BBC in complete meltdown.

This comes as BBC News has reported that Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action.

UPDATE: Trump’s legal team demands a retraction from the BBC, threatening to sue for $1 Billion if the Broadcaster does not respond by Friday (14).

Text discussing legal action and potential damages involving President Trump and the BBC.

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JUST IN – Embattled BBC Head Tim Davie Resigns Over Trump Deceptive Documentary Edit and Widespread Bias – Chief News Executive Deborah Turness Also Out – UPDATE: Trump Reacts

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“America Against America”: Iran Hardliners Emboldened by Mamdani’s Election Win

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Image collage featuring a man in a "Free Palestine" hoodie, a political cartoon of Zohran Mamdani winning, and a video clip of Mamdani waving, all provided by MEMRI.Images taken from screenshots of Iranian sources, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, courtesy of MEMRI, a media which opposes the Iranian regime.

Hardliners and conservative commentators in Iran celebrated Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York’s first Muslim mayor as a symbolic victory for Islam over the West and a sign of America’s decline.

State-affiliated outlets such as the conservative daily Hamshahri and Nour News framed the win as “America Against America,” interpreting it as proof of deep divisions within the U.S. establishment and the “collapse of the old order” marking the beginning of the end of “Trumpism.”

Conservative and state-run media emphasized that Mamdani’s win reflected both a moral and political defeat for America and Israel, with Asr-e Iran describing the election as a “crossing of the mental barriers” created after 9/11 and the erosion of the “Jewish lobby’s” power over U.S. politics.

The IRGC Qods Force Telegram channel called it “the defeat of Trump and Zionism” and “a joyful event” marking America’s changing identity.

In Iran’s parliament, lawmaker Abolghasem Jarareh declared that Mamdani’s victory “shows the strength of the slogan ‘Death to Israel,'” prompting fellow MPs to chant it on the floor.

Tehran mayor’s spokesman Abdolmotahhar Mohammadi praised the result as evidence that “the people of New York reject the influence of a genocidal regime in U.S. governance,” calling it a boost to pro-Palestinian and anti-racist movements worldwide.

Tehran University ideologue Foad Izadi described Mamdani’s rise as “the arrival of the message of 13 Aban in New York,” invoking the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. embassy takeover, a cornerstone of Iran’s revolutionary hostility toward Washington.

Former culture minister Mohammad Hosseini credited Mamdani’s campaign to inspiration from Imam Hossein and the spirit of Ashura.

For Iran’s hardliners, Mamdani’s Shiite background and anti-Israel rhetoric validated their long-standing belief that America is collapsing under its own hypocrisy and moral decay.

They celebrated the rise of a Shia Muslim to power in what they view as the center of Western capitalism, framing it as proof that Islam is advancing within the heart of the enemy’s political system.

Pro-regime commentators portrayed his win as both a political and spiritual triumph over the forces of “arrogance,” arguing that Mamdani’s faith, class-based rhetoric, and pro-Palestinian stance echo the Islamic Revolution’s principles of justice, resistance, and opposition to Zionism.

His victory was cast not merely as a local event but as a divine sign that the West’s liberal order is faltering and that the narrative of Islamic resistance is spreading inside the enemy’s own institutions.

According to The Tehran Times, Iranian commentators framed Mamdani’s election as proof that the American capitalist system is collapsing under its own contradictions.

The paper described his socialist platform, free childcare, rent freezes, public transit reform, and higher taxes on the wealthy, as a direct challenge to U.S. capitalism and evidence of growing anger among ordinary Americans toward an economic order that enriches elites while impoverishing workers.

It characterized the United States as a nation where “billionaires live next to people who can barely pay rent,” portraying Mamdani’s rise as evidence that Americans are rejecting inequality and searching for a fairer alternative to the capitalist model.

Founded in 1979 after the Islamic Revolution, The Tehran Times framed his election as part of a global political shift led by the oppressed and working classes against the “bullies and thugs in the White House.”

His criticism of Israel and defense of Palestinian rights were highlighted as marks of moral courage and proof that the Western narrative on Gaza is weakening.

Asr-e Iran presented the result as a sign of shifting attitudes toward Israel, particularly among younger Americans, and as evidence of the “Zionist lobby’s decline” in New York, home to the world’s second-largest Jewish population.

Mamdani’s pro-Palestinian stance was celebrated as a triumph for the “Axis of Resistance” and proof that revolutionary ideals are spreading into the heart of the United States.

By aligning his socialist and anti-Israel message with Iran’s own revolutionary rhetoric, The Tehran Times cast Mamdani’s victory not merely as a domestic American development but as a symbolic win for the oppressed, confirming that history is tilting toward Islam’s eventual victory over Western hegemony.

According to a report by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs titled “Tehran Celebrates Mamdani: ‘A Political Earthquake, A Crack in the Pro-Israeli Hegemony,’” Iranian discourse now frames the Islamic Republic as a “demanding side” rather than a reactive one toward Washington.

Supreme Leader Khamenei’s remarks on the “Day of Struggle Against Global Arrogance” reaffirmed that the battle between America and Islam is ideological.

Mamdani’s victory is also expected to embolden the political left in America and across the West.

The Cleveland Jewish News reported that the win is being hailed as a watershed moment for the emerging “Red-Green” alliance between the radical left and Islamist movements, a coalition gaining traction in both Europe and the United States.

Fiamma Nirenstein, Italian-Israeli journalist, author and former politician, described Mamdani as the embodiment of this new ideological partnership: a politician who built his campaign on pro-Palestinian rhetoric, anti-Israel activism, and the rejection of Western democratic norms that once anchored New York’s Jewish and pluralistic identity.

Mamdani’s victory symbolizes how anti-Zionism has become a socially acceptable form of antisemitism, even in America’s most Jewish city.

His promises to cut ties with Israeli institutions, boycott city–Israel partnerships, and divest from Israeli funds are seen as steps toward normalizing hostility to the Jewish state under the banner of social justice.

Nirenstein warns that while Mamdani’s policies may or may not benefit ordinary New Yorkers, the greater cost will be moral and cultural, signaling a West drifting toward moral relativism, hostility to Israel, and the loss of its Judeo-Christian democratic foundations.

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