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Biden snubs Trump by giving Liz Cheney honor for Jan. 6 investigation
- 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.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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