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Fox News
11 hours ago
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- Fox News
Mark Halperin questions why expert and Republican analysis on Biden's autopen use 'absent' from NYT report
Political commentator Mark Halperin called out The New York Times for their interview with former President Joe Biden published on Sunday, questioning why expert and Republican analysis on the president's use of an autopen to "delegate pardons" was "absent" from their write-up. On Monday's episode of "The Morning Meeting," Halperin argued that The New York Times disregarded basic journalistic standards by failing to include opinions from experts and Republicans on Biden's claims about his use of the autopen. "If this shoe were on the other foot, I can't believe The New York Times wouldn't have gone and gotten Adam Schiff's reaction. There's no Republican reaction in that story," Halperin noted. "There's no legal expert quoted in the story…" Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer interjected, noting that there is a pattern from the "legacy left-wing press" in refusing to engage with Republicans on stories that concern possible wrong-doing by Democrats. "That's the point I'm making," Halperin replied. "It's like, that's basic journalism 101. Biden is now taking the position that he could delegate pardons, right? That's the position they took in the story. Everything else is fine. That's the one thing. So what do law professors think about that? What do Republicans think about that? It's absent from the story," he added. The political commentator continued, stating that he cannot understand "as a matter of journalism," why The Times would forgo expert and dissenting opinions on Biden's claims about his autopen use. He said that if the outlet was writing about a Republican politician in the same circumstances, "they'd have both of those things." "They'd have some hysterical law professors saying this is an impeachable offense, and they'd have a Republican saying this needs to be investigated," Halprin asserted. "It's absent from the story, it's madness." In The Times' interview with Biden, the former president argued that because he "granted clemency to so many people," he had his staff use the tool to sign the pardons. "'I made every decision,' Mr. Biden said in a phone interview on Thursday, asserting that he had his staff use an autopen replicating his signature on the clemency warrants because 'we're talking about a whole lot of people,'" The Times reported. However, The Times report said Biden did not personally approve each name included in the broad, categorical pardons. "Rather, after extensive discussion of different possible criteria, he signed off on the standards he wanted to be used to determine which convicts would qualify for a reduction in sentence," The Times reported. Biden's chief of staff issued final approval for multiple high-profile preemptive pardons during the former president's final days in office. Fox News Digital has reached out to The New York Times for comment.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Former Dem advisor says he's ‘almost speechless' at Mamdani's ‘enraging' anti-cop comments
Former Democratic Party advisor Dan Turrentine blasted New York democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his recently resurfaced comments on law enforcement. Since he won the Democratic primary, Mamdani has faced blistering criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his rhetoric, such as refusing to disavow the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which many argue is a call for violence. Most recently, Mamdani's 2020 interview on the 'Immigrantly' podcast went viral on social media. In the clip, Mamdani argued that if one looks at the history of the New York Police Department, 'you can see that we have invested in a system that functions in many ways to punish poor Black and Brown people.' He went on to claim that these officers are overstepping their proper roles, whether they are called in to handle a homeless person on a train or if somebody is 'surviving, you know, going through domestic violence.' 3 Since he won the Democratic primary, Mamdani has faced blistering criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his rhetoric. Matthew McDermott Co-host Mark Halperin noted 'the notion that police shouldn't be called in cases of domestic violence,' and turned to Turrentine, also a co-host on the show, to ask, 'What do you think of that? Is that something that's going to hurt him or not?' Turrentine, who worked under Hillary Clinton when she was a New York senator and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis when he was in the House of Representatives, shared his hope on The Morning Meeting podcast that the Democratic Party condemns this politician. 3 Turrentine shared his hope on The Morning Meeting podcast that the Democratic Party condemns this politician. 2Way 'I'm almost speechless. Like, that is so enraging,' Turrentine said. 'It's crazy. I hope it hurts him. Like, when I hear that, and I try to have an open mind, hope that whoever our next mayor is makes this city a great place. I live [here]. We have children here. New York City police officers put themselves in such harm's way. This city is full of crazy people on subways. I, our children go on it. The number of times that there are homeless people who are, like, out of their mind who come up to kids, who scream at them right near – to say the police are the [problem], I hope our party condemns him.' Turrentine lamented the mere prospect of how things would be 'if Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and everybody cannot stand up for the NYPD after the progress they've made with crime the last few years,' recalling how New York City went from a 'hellhole' to being relatively stable, up until recently. 3 'I'm almost speechless. Like, that is so enraging,' Turrentine said. 'It's crazy. I hope it hurts him.' Stephen Yang On the podcast, former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer, also a co-host, honed in on the domestic violence comments, mocking the idea that some sort of social worker is a better person to contact in such cases than a police officer. 'I don't want someone to come in and ask them about their feelings. I want them to protect me,' he said. He added, 'Aside from all of the stuff that Dan rightly brought up, which I agree with, it doesn't pass the common sense test,' he said. 'If someone is being brutalized, attacked, you want someone who can protect you, stop them. And this just shows the stupidity that is being perpetrated on folks right now.' Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office and did not receive an immediate reply.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Mark Halperin says Sen. Fetterman's behavior warrants major concerns as Dems turn on him
Journalist Mark Halperin said Monday that questions about Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman's mental fitness are warranted following bombshell reports this month about his alleged alarming behavior behind the scenes. 'I will say on Fetterman, I really don't understand why Republicans are being so outspoken,' Halperin said on Monday's 'The Morning Meeting' on his 2WAY platform. Some Republicans have contended Fetterman is being smeared because he's moderated his politics. 'Is it genuine? Because they think he's a great guy getting a bad shake? Are they trying to recruit him to switch parties or are they just trying to make mischief with the Democrats?' Halperin asked. 'But I can tell you, behind the scenes, Fetterman's behavior warrants the commentary it's gotten plus more. I can tell you that.' Fetterman, who suffered a massive stroke in 2022 and has been open about his struggles with depression, was the target of a brutal New York Magazine report out this month, in which current and former staffers alleged the senator had engaged in erratic behavior and become 'almost impossible to work for.' Once a progressive darling, Fetterman has since found himself at odds with the far-left wing of the Democratic Party because of his outspoken support for Israel, border security and occasional willingness to work with the Trump White House. Speculation that Fetterman's mental health was in decline continued after an Associated Press (AP) report alleged he had an outburst during a meeting on May 1 with teachers' union representatives from his state, where he repeated himself and shouted, 'Everybody is mad at me' and 'Why does everyone hate me, what did I ever do?' Journalist Mark Halperin revealed on 'The Morning Meeting' on his 2WAY platform that questions are being raised about Sen. John Fetterman's mental acuity. REUTERS The Philadelphia Inquirer also published a report this month that painted a picture of Fetterman as disengaged and troubled. Fetterman has repeatedly shut down questions about his fitness for office and dismissed the New York Magazine report as a 'hit piece.' In response to the AP report, Fetterman's office previously sent Fox News Digital several comments from the senator in which he neither confirmed nor denied the outburst but said: 'Here's what is true: We had a spirited conversation about our collective frustration with the Trump administration's cuts to our education system.' Halperin said, 'I will say on Fetterman, I really don't understand why Republicans are being so outspoken.' Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Amid the scathing reports, several of Fetterman's colleagues on Capitol Hill have defended the senator and argued that there is a coordinated smear campaign against him. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., conceded that he wasn't a medical expert, but it seemed to him that Democrats were turning on Fetterman because he had bucked his party on several key issues. 'A few short years ago, Fetterman was like this godsend in Pennsylvania. And he came here, and they realized that Fetterman's his own man. He's gonna speak his mind, and he's gonna say it the way that it is or the way he feels like it is anyways, and they can't control him,' Mullin said. 'And the Democrats are all about controlling the party. And so, if you're speaking away from them, it's doomsday for you,' he added. Fetterman and Halperin did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment on Tuesday.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mark Halperin says Fetterman's behavior behind the scenes warrants major concerns
Journalist Mark Halperin said Monday that questions about Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman's mental fitness are warranted following bombshell reports this month about his alleged alarming behavior behind the scenes. "I will say on Fetterman, I really don't understand why Republicans are being so outspoken," Halperin said on Monday's "The Morning Meeting" on his 2WAY platform. Some Republicans have contended Fetterman is being smeared because he's moderated his politics. "Is it genuine? Because they think he's a great guy getting a bad shake? Are they trying to recruit him to switch parties or are they just trying to make mischief with the Democrats?" Halperin asked. "But I can tell you, behind the scenes, Fetterman's behavior warrants the commentary it's gotten plus more. I can tell you that." Knives Out For Fetterman: Maverick Senator Joins Long Line Of Dems Punished For Breaking From Left Fetterman, who suffered a massive stroke in 2022 and has been open about his struggles with depression, was the target of a brutal New York Magazine report out this month, in which current and former staffers alleged the senator had engaged in erratic behavior and become "almost impossible to work for." Read On The Fox News App Once a progressive darling, Fetterman has since found himself at odds with the far-left wing of the Democratic Party because of his outspoken support for Israel, border security and occasional willingness to work with the Trump White House. Speculation that Fetterman's mental health was in decline continued after an Associated Press (AP) report alleged he had an outburst during a meeting on May 1 with teachers' union representatives from his state, where he repeated himself and shouted, "Everybody is mad at me" and "Why does everyone hate me, what did I ever do?" The Philadelphia Inquirer also published a report this month that painted a picture of Fetterman as disengaged and troubled. 'New Media' Seat At White House Briefings Shakes Up Establishment With Alternative To 'Archaic' Press Fetterman has repeatedly shut down questions about his fitness for office and dismissed the New York Magazine report as a "hit piece." In response to the AP report, Fetterman's office previously sent Fox News Digital several comments from the senator in which he neither confirmed nor denied the outburst but said: "Here's what is true: We had a spirited conversation about our collective frustration with the Trump administration's cuts to our education system." Amid the scathing reports, several of Fetterman's colleagues on Capitol Hill have defended the senator and argued that there is a coordinated smear campaign against him. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., conceded that he wasn't a medical expert, but it seemed to him that Democrats were turning on Fetterman because he had bucked his party on several key issues. "A few short years ago, Fetterman was like this godsend in Pennsylvania. And he came here, and they realized that Fetterman's his own man. He's gonna speak his mind, and he's gonna say it the way that it is or the way he feels like it is anyways, and they can't control him," Mullin said. "And the Democrats are all about controlling the party. And so, if you're speaking away from them, it's doomsday for you," he added. Fetterman and Halperin did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment on article source: Mark Halperin says Fetterman's behavior behind the scenes warrants major concerns
Int'l Business Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Mike Waltz to Depart Trump Admin 6 Weeks After Disastrous Signalgate Mishap: Report
AFP National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is set to leave his post along with his deputy, different outlets reported. Both Waltz and Alex Wong are expected to leave on Thursday, CBS News detailed, quoting sources familiar with the matter. "Unhappiness with Waltz's performance has been growing at State, Treasury, NEC, West Wing, and elsewhere," said Mark Halperin, who first reported on the development. BREAKING NEWS: 3 sources say that @michaelgwaltz deputy NSC adviser Alex Wong & others there are on their way out as early as today. More on "The Morning Meeting" on @2waytvapp LIVE at 9am EThttps:// Unhappiness with Waltz's performance has been growing at… — Mark Halperin (@MarkHalperin) May 1, 2025 The development comes weeks after Waltz came under heavy scrutiny after inadvertently adding a journalist to a Signal chat where highly sensitive information related to an upcoming attack on Yemen's Houthi rebels was discussed. The string of events began in October 2024, the Guardian reported in early April. Back then, The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg emailed the Trump campaign about a critical story the publisher planned to run. The email chain was forward to Trump's then spokesperson Brian Hughes, who sent the email body along with Goldberg's contact information to Waltz in a text message to brief him on the matter. Waltz's iPhone then allegedly saved Goldberg's number in a "contact suggestion update" for Hughes, who is now the national security council's director of communication. At the time, the top security official did not realize his now spokesperson's contact information had been updated with Goldberg's number until he went to add Hughes to the "Houthi PC small group" Signal group chat last month while the group discussed the U.S. attack on Yemen. President Donald Trump has defended Waltz throughout the backlash over the security risks and for discussing sensitive information over Signal. It is not yet clear if Waltz is leaving his post as a result of the incident. Wong, on his end, made headlines in April after MAGA firebrand and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer had a meeting with Trump in the Oval Office and pressed him to fire specific staffers, who she labeled as "neocons," a term used to refer to people who hold hawkish foreign policy views associated with the Bush administration. Alex Wong was among them, with Loomer suggesting that he was the one who added Jeffrey Goldberg, claiming that it was done "on purpose as part of a foreign opp to embarrass the Trump administration on behalf of China." Trump fired to top officials right after: Gen. Timothy Haugh, the director of the NSA and who also leads the U.S. Cyber Command, and Haugh's deputy, Wendy Noble. Originally published on Latin Times © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
