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Biden snubs Trump by giving Liz Cheney honor for Jan. 6 investigation

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Joe Biden is getting in at least one more snub in against Donald Trump with just 18 days left in his presidenc
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Story by Katelyn Caralle, Senior U.S. Political Reporter For Dailymail.Com
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  • President Joe Biden will honor 20 award recipients at the White House 
  • Trump has claimed Jan. 6 committee member should be jailed 

Joe Biden is getting in at least one more snub in against Donald Trump with just 18 days left in his presidency.

The president is awarding former Rep. Liz Cheneyand Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) the second highest civilian honor.

The Presidential Citizens Medals are being given to Cheney and Thompson for their leadership on the congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

Trump’s senior adviser Jason Miller called the selection for the awards ‘pathetic.’

‘With attacks happening in the United States and around the world, THIS is how Biden is spending his time today?’ Miller wrote on X.

He was referencing the two acts of violence on New Year’s Day.

First, a suspect drove a car through a crowd in New Orleans before opening fire and killing 15. Just hours later a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven.

Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume called Biden’s decision ‘repulsive’.

Referring to the January 6 probe, he said it was ‘done by a committee all of whose members were chosen by Nancy Pelosi, and was produced like a TV show.

‘There was no cross examination of witnesses,’ he added. ‘The media fell for it, but it was utterly one-sided. A show trial.’

Biden is awarding a total of 20 people with the medals during a White House ceremony on Thursday.

Former Rep. Liz Cheney will be awarded the Presidential Citizens Medals at a White House ceremony on Thursday for her actions on the House Select Committee investigating January 6

Joe Biden is getting in at least one more snub in against Donald Trump with just 18 days left in his presidency

 

The list includes Americans who fought for marriage equality and civil rights, a pioneer for rescuing and treating wounded soldiers, as well as two of the president’s longtime friends, and former Senators Ted Kaufman (D-Del) and Chris Dodd (D-Conn.).

‘President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others,’ the White House said in a statement on the awards.

‘The country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice.’

Last year Biden’s honorees included people involved in defending the Capitol from rioters.

Cheney quickly became one of Trump’s most prominent foes in Congress after the Republican voted to impeach him and then agreed to co-lead the House January 6 Select Committee probe.

‘Throughout two decades in public service, including as a Congresswoman for Wyoming and Vice Chair of the Committee on the January 6 attack, Liz Cheney has raised her voice—and reached across the aisle—to defend our Nation and the ideals we stand for: Freedom. Dignity. And decency,’ Biden wrote of his decision to award the medal to the former lawmaker.

‘Her integrity and intrepidness remind us all what is possible if we work together,’ he added.

While she has not changed party affiliation from Republican, Cheney campaigned for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her ultimately unsuccessful White House bid against Trump.

President-elect Trump has vowed to pardon January 6 prisoners on his first day in office this month. He also said that Cheney and the other eight panel members should be jailed for their investigation that found him at fault for the Capitol attack.

President Joe Biden is holding a ceremony for 20 honorees who will receive the second highest civilian honor on Thursday

 

Trump said previously during an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press: ‘Cheney did something that’s inexcusable, along with Thompson and the people on the un-select committee of political thugs and, you know, creeps,’ claiming without evidence they ‘deleted and destroyed’ testimony they collected.’

‘Honestly, they should go to jail,’ he added.

Other than Cheney, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger was the only other Republican on the committee.

The Democratic members of the select committee included Chairman Thompson, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.), Adam Schiff (Calif.), Pete Aguilar (Calif.), Jamie Raskin (Md.), and former Reps. Stephanie Murphy of Florida and Elaine Luria of Virginia.

Biden is reportedly weighing whether he would give preemptive pardons to Cheney, Thompson and the other January 6 panel members amid suggestions Trump will target them in his second term.

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DR Congo and M23 rebels engage in peace talks

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M23 rebels have captured several towns and cities in eastern Congo, forcing local forces to surrender [FILE: February 22, 2025] © Hugh Kinsella Cunningham/Getty Images
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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels engaged in peace talks in Qatar after days of unrest. M23 has withdrawn from the town of Walikale and talks will continue next week.

 

A delegation of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) government held fresh talks with M23 rebels in Qatar last week about stopping the fighting in the country’s east, a source close to the discussions told news Reuters and AFP news agencies on Saturday.

Both sides have not yet commented on the talks.

The first round of talks was held in late March, which a source close to discussions described as “positive.” The meeting was held in private and talks are set to continue in Doha on April 9.

“Further talks are now expected in Doha, again with the Qataris mediating, to sustain the momentum and explore constructive solutions to end the conflict peacefully,” the source told AFP news agency.

The country’s army on Thursday said rebels had withdrawn from the mining hub of Walikale as decided during talks in March. Initially, they had accused the M23 of not following through on their commitment.

Walikale is the furthest west the M23 has reached.

The conflict in Congo

The eastern Congo conflict’s complexity, rooted in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and competition for mineral resources, is further complicating the mediation efforts.

The DRC has vast reserves of lithium and cobalt and other minerals, especially in the east. This has led to several rebellions and clashes over control of the region.

The ethnic Tutsi-led M23 rebel group was founded in 2012 and remains one of the most powerful rebel groups to operate in the region.

Rwanda has been accused of backing M23, which it has denied.

The unrest in Congo has also spread around the region, with Uganda and Burundi both having troops in the country.

Edited by: Zac Crellin

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Attacks on Plateau communities unacceptable – NSGF

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The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the recent attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing them as “unacceptable” and a serious threat to the peace and stability of the region.

In a statement issued in Gombe, the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, which claimed several lives and left many others, including women and children, injured.

“The attacks on innocent people are completely unacceptable,” Yahaya said. “We must all stand together in condemning these brutal assaults.”

The statement, released by Ismaila Uba-Misilli, the Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe Government House, conveyed Yahaya’s condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Plateau.

He described the continuous violence in northern rural communities as a “stain on both the region and the nation,” emphasizing that the sanctity of human life must never be taken lightly.

Yahaya commended Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his swift response to the attacks and acknowledged the efforts of security forces in restoring order.

However, he urged authorities to intensify their search for the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.

“The government must not relent in hunting down those responsible for these heinous acts. There can be no justification for the shedding of innocent blood.”

Yahaya stressed the importance of fostering peace and mutual understanding between farmers and herders to promote tolerance and prevent further conflicts.

“As governors in the North, we remain dedicated to ending the cycle of violence through improved security collaboration, dialogue, and policies aimed at fostering peace and unity,” he reaffirmed.

The NSGF Chairman further called on all stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to support the government’s peace initiatives by promoting dialogue, tolerance, and forgiveness.

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Abia Govt Denies Alleged Engagement Of ESN To Fight Crime, Warns Against Fake News

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The Abia State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that Governor Alex Otti has approved the engagement of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), a security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to combat criminal activities and protect farmers in the state.

The government described the report, credited to a faceless blogger, as false, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary tension in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 6, 2025, by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity and made available to ABN TV, the government expressed concern over the resurgence of the fake report, noting that the same falsehood had earlier been circulated but was ignored.

“For the records, the government of Abia State under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti could not have contemplated embracing the services of non-state actors to fight criminals and insecurity of any kind in any part of the state,” the statement read.

Ekeoma emphasized that Governor Otti’s administration has continued to rely on conventional security agencies to tackle crime in the state, citing the establishment of a joint security taskforce code-named “Operation Crush” as a testament to the government’s commitment to security. He noted that “Operation Crush” has recorded significant successes in combating crime across the state, despite isolated cases of armed robbery and kidnapping which are being addressed. The government warned those behind the fake news campaign to desist from actions capable of inciting fear and violence in the state, warning that such actions will attract severe consequences when perpetrators are identified.

Abia residents were urged to disregard the false report and remain confident in the government’s efforts to ensure their safety.

 

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