The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Biden Autopen Investigation Gains Momentum
Oct 30, 2025
Michael Howell, executive director of The Oversight Project, dives into the growing investigation concerning President Biden's use of an autopen for signing pardons. He shares insights from analyzing thousands of signatures, revealing that many documents, including pardons, were not signed in person. Howell argues for a shift from review to prosecution, emphasizing the potential invalidity of autopen-signed documents. He also critiques Congress for its lack of aggressive oversight and outlines his team's priorities in addressing these issues.
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House Report Forces Legal Scrutiny
- The House released a nearly 100-page report on Biden's use of the autopen and the DOJ is reviewing it.
- Critics now argue those autopen-issued pardons are void despite White House denials of wrongdoing.
How The Oversight Project Discovered The Autopen
- Michael Howell's team digitally compared signatures and found identical autopen patterns across documents.
- Their March announcement that 'whoever controlled the autopen controlled the presidency' went viral and provoked critics.
Report Strengthens Case For Prosecution
- The House report reinforced The Oversight Project's findings and added compelled witness testimony on proximity to the president.
- Howell argues DOJ's continued review should move to prosecutions for underlying conduct, not more study.