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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told ‘The View’ on Thursday that both Hunter Biden and President-elect Trump's legal cases were ‘politically motivated’ and suggested both were deserving of pardons. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told the co-hosts of "The View" on Thursday that cases against both Hunter Biden and President-elect Trump were "politically motivated," and said they were both worthy of being pardoned. "I think it's undeniable that the case against Hunter Biden was really politically motivated. But I also think it’s true that the trial in New York for Trump, that was political as well, too. Now, in both cases, I think a pardon is appropriate," the Democratic lawmaker said. "And I really think collectively, you know, America’s confidence in these kinds of institutions has been damaged by these kinds of cases, and we cannot allow these kinds of institutions to be weaponized against our political opponents, and it’s very clear both trials were politically motivated and weaponized on the other side," he continued. President Biden issued a pardon for his son on Sunday ahead of Hunter's mid-December sentencing. DEMOCRATS FRUSTRATED BY HUNTER PARDON CONSIDER WITHHOLDING FUTURE BIDEN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATIONS: REPORT Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., joined the co-hosts of "The View" on Thursday and said both Hunter Biden and President-elect Trump were worthy of pardons. (Screenshot/ABC/TheView) Co-host Joy Behar brought up the Jan. 6 rioters and suggested the incoming Trump administration would be defending a pardon for them using a similar argument to the one offered by Fetterman. "I’m talking about the New York trial and now the Democrats on our side, there were some that were gleeful calling — now he’s a convicted felon and those things. And now for our party, we were talking about criminal justice, and we are now talking about second chances and now, all of a sudden, now you're like, well, he’s a convicted felon and all these things," Fetterman responded. "And now clearly, again, both of those trials, the Hunter Biden one and the trial in New York for Trump, that was clearly those [were] politically motivated and those kinds of charges would have never been brought unless one side could realize that they could weaponize that," he added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Some of the co-hosts of "The View" have defended President Biden amid his decision to pardon his son, claiming that he did not lie to the public about it. Co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro even suggested the president should pardon his son in the weeks and months before it happened. Hostin said he was only indicted because his last name is Biden. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg has gone after critics of Biden in recent days, suggesting that the president simply changed his mind about pardoning his son because the circumstances have changed. "Look. He’s the president, the sitting president, and he can do whatever he wants to until his time is up," Goldberg said of Biden. Charlamagne Tha God told "The View" that President Biden shouldn't have repeatedly promised he wouldn't pardon his son. (The View / ABC) Radio host Charlamagne Tha God joined the show on Wednesday and argued that President Biden shouldn't have promised he wouldn't do it if it was a lie all along. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Hanna Panreck is an associate editor at Fox News.
WASHINGTON — A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The three words were emblazoned on the ammunition a masked gunman used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. They're similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend” — the way some attorneys describe how insurers deny services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book that was highly critical of the industry. Police haven't officially commented on the wording or any connection between them and the common phrase. But Thompson's shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting a deepening frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. What does the phrase mean? “Delay, deny, defend” has become something of a rallying cry for insurance critics. The terms refer to insurers delaying payment on healthcare claims, denying claims and defending their actions. “Delay, deny, defend” is also the title of a 2010 book by Jay Feinman that delves into how insurers handle claims. UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans and brought in more than $281 billion in revenue last year as one of the nation’s largest health insurers. UnitedHealthcare and its rivals have become frequent targets of criticism from doctors, patients and lawmakers in recent years for denying claims or complicating access to care. Critics say insurers are increasingly interfering with even routine care, causing delays that can, in some cases, hurt a patient's chances for recovery or even survival. What is the criticism of insurers? Doctors and patients have become particularly frustrated with prior authorizations, which are requirements that an insurer approve surgery or care before it happens. UnitedHealthcare was named in an October report detailing how the insurer’s prior authorization denial rate for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years. The report from the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations also named rivals Humana and CVS. Insurers say tactics like prior authorization are needed to limit unnecessary care and help control spiraling medical costs. Frustrations extend beyond the coverage of care. Expensive breakthrough medications to slow Alzheimer’s disease or help with obesity are frequently not covered or have coverage limits. How do Americans feel about insurers? Polls reflect frustrations with the U.S. health care system in general and health insurance companies in particular. About two-thirds of Americans said health insurance companies deserve “a lot of blame” for high health care costs, according to a KFF poll conducted in February . A 2023 KFF survey of insured adults found that most give their health insurance an overall rating of “excellent” or “good” — but a majority also said they experienced a problem using their insurance in the previous year. That included denied claims, provider network problems and pre-authorization problems. Nearly half of insured adults with insurance problems said they were unable to resolve them satisfactorily.Trump aims to appoint son-in-law’s father as US ambassador to France
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PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Ketron Shaw scored 30 points to lead Maryland Eastern Shore past Bryn Athyn 91-65 on Saturday. Shaw also contributed seven rebounds and six assists for the Hawks (2-11), who ended a seven-game slide with the win. Chris Flippin added 22 points and five rebounds. Evan Johnson had 14 points. Isaac Marshall and Jalen Cary both scored 15 to lead the Lions. Jalen Parker had 14 points, two steals and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Chargers cornerback Eli Apple will now be out for at least four weeks. Los Angeles placed Apple on injured reserve on Wednesday, according to the transaction wire. Apple suffered a hamstring injury during the first half of Los Angeles’ loss to Baltimore on Monday night. The Chargers had signed Apple to the practice squad in mid-October and he was signed to the 53-man roster on Nov. 25. In four games this season, Apple has recorded a pair of tackles with one pass defensed. A Giants first-round pick in 2016, Apple has tallied six interceptions with 61 passes defensed in 102 career games with 82 starts. The club also claimed safety Marcus Maye off waivers on Wednesday, so Apple going to IR clears a space for a new defensive back on the roster.Detroit Diesel Corp., a diesel engine manufacturer, plans to invest $285 million expanding its facility to produce parts for zero-emission vehicles. The investment is expected to create 436 jobs at Detroit Diesel Corp.’s manufacturing facility in Redford Township near Detroit. The Michigan Strategic Fund backed the project Tuesday, Dec. 10 with a $27.7 million state grant and a State Essential Services Assessment tax break valued at $3.29 million. “This expansion is about more than just innovation; it’s about creating job opportunities and upskilling our workforce to meet the demands of tomorrow’s technology, while helping to stabilize the heavy-duty supply chain,” said a statement from Matt Pfaffenbach, the company’s vice president of powertrain operations. Related: More Michigan dairy farms turning manure into energy with state support Founded in 1938, Detroit Diesel Corp. now operates under Daimler Truck North America, producing engines, transmissions and axles for commercial vehicles. Detroit Diesel Corp. entered the zero-emission vehicle market in 2021 by creating a lineup of electric battery products. A project memo says the proposed expansion would maintain current production capacity while equipping the plant to manufacture electric components for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. Of the jobs created, 335 of those will be production positions paying a median wage of $25.86 and the remaining 101 will be salaried, mostly being engineers, with an estimated salary of $113,000. “This transformative project will propel us into a new era of manufacturing excellence while strengthening our role in the industry and bringing significant growth to the community we call home,” Pfaffenbach said. The Michigan Strategic Fund backed seven other projects during its December board meeting. This included a $100 million grant to support the University of Michigan’s $1.2 billion high-performance computing facility in Ypsilanti. Benteler Automotive Corp. received a $1.4 million state grant to support a $105 million battery components assembly plant in Wyoming. Construction is now underway on the new 315,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that is being built on the site of a vacant General Motors stamping plant. The board also OK’d a $5.1 million grant for Howmet Aerospace’s $107.5 million expansion in Whitehall, an investment expected to create up to 300 new jobs.
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