UNBIASED Politics December 4, 2025: The Truth About Somalis in Minnesota, What We Know About Hegseth's Authorization a Follow-Up Strike, Trump Voids Biden's Autopen Actions, and More.
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Dec 4, 2025 Discover the implications of a follow-up strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean and the legal nuances surrounding War Powers. Dive into Trump's controversial threats to void Biden's autopen actions. Explore the targeting of Somalis in Minnesota amid fraud allegations and how these claims relate to recent prosecutions. Unpack the new White House media bias webpage and its critiques. And ponder whether Kamala Harris really wants to lower the voting age to 16, all while engaging in critical thinking on complex political issues.
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War Crimes Standard For Shipwrecked Survivors
- The War Crimes Act forbids killing people who are no longer participating in combat, including shipwrecked individuals.
- Congress and courts may need to decide whether survivors' conduct met the legal threshold for direct participation in hostilities.
Autopen Signatures Aren't A Legal Get-Out
- Executive actions signed by autopen are legally valid unless the president didn't authorize them.
- A new president can rescind prior executive orders, but voiding them solely due to autopen use lacks legal basis and would face court challenges.
How To Properly Revoke An Executive Order
- To reverse a past executive order, issue a new order explicitly rescinding or replacing it.
- Expect legal challenges if the rescission relies solely on the use of an autopen rather than proof of lack of authorization.