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Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her plastic surgeon husband, Dr. Howard Krein, after over 13 years of marriage, according to court records.<\/p>\n
The 44-year-old ex-first daughter filed the paperwork in Philadelphia\u2019s Court of Common Pleas on Monday, according to The Post.<\/p>\n
Biden\u2019s Instagram post on the same day showed a photo of her walking through a park and flashing a thumbs up, set to the tune \u201cFreedom\u201d by Beyonc\u00e9.<\/p>\n
She also posted a quote that read, \u201cNew life, new beginnings, means new boundaries. New ways of being that won\u2019t look or sound like they did before.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cause of the separation was not immediately obvious. Divorce records are not made public in Philadelphia. Two years after her late older brother, Beau Biden, introduced them, Biden and Krein tied the knot in Greenville, Delaware, in June 2012.<\/p>\n
Ashley acknowledged her wedding on the national stage while presenting her father at the Democratic National Convention last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who literally set up the entire reception. He was riding around in his John Deere 4-wheeler, fixing the place settings, arranging the plants, and by the way, he was very emotional,\u201d she told the crowd.<\/p>\n
Joe Biden himself is also facing brutal news this week.<\/p>\n
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says his investigation into Joe Biden\u2019s mental decline could be used to challenge some of the former president\u2019s pardons and executive orders, arguing staff have failed to prove Biden knew what he was signing in his final months in office.<\/p>\n
The Kentucky Republican\u00a0told\u00a0\u201cJust the News\u201d that Biden\u2019s frequent use of the autopen raises serious legal concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s questionable whether or not it\u2019s legal to use an autopen on a legal document, but what\u2019s not questionable is if the President of the United States had no idea what was being signed with using the autopen in his name,\u201d Comer said. \u201cThen, you know, that\u2019s not legal. We could see criminal charges against some.\u201d<\/p>\n
Comer said his committee\u2019s evidence could also be used to call into question some of Biden\u2019s clemency acts, noting that the president\u2019s poor summer 2024 debate performance \u201cgave rise to questions about his mental capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Biden dropped out of the race one month later and endorsed Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think at the end of the day, our investigation \u2026 could be used as evidence in trying to overturn some of those pardons and some of the executive orders, because the autopen was used so frequently \u2026 after that debate,\u201d Comer said.<\/p>\n
Former Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz told\u00a0Just the News<\/em> in March that such challenges would \u201cend up in court.\u201d He explained there would be two main issues: \u201cOne, the nature of what was signed \u2013 was it a pardon, or was it a bill from Congress, for example. And second, the nature of the autopen.\u201d<\/p>\n Dershowitz said the Constitution states of bills: \u201c\u2018If he approves, he shall sign it.\u2019 So it says, \u2018sign it.\u2019 Sign it. So an autopen would raise a real problem if he signed it by autopen, which is not a real signature.\u201d<\/p>\n On pardons, he said, \u201cit will still raise the issue: Did he actually pardon? Or did somebody else just write the signature without really getting approval from President Biden?\u201d<\/p>\n Biden\u2019s first debate of the 2024 campaign season was described as \u201chalting\u201d and \u201cdisoriented,\u201d with former Obama adviser David Axelrod saying, \u201cI think there was a sense of shock actually, how he came out at the beginning of this debate\u2026 I think the panic had set in.\u201d<\/p>\n Republicans had long questioned Biden\u2019s mental capacity.<\/p>\n Special Counsel Robert Hur\u2019s February 2025 report on Biden\u2019s handling of classified documents noted he \u201cwould likely present himself\u2026 as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.\u201d Hur said Biden could not recall the years he was vice president or the year his son Beau died.<\/p>\n Last month, Biden defended his decisions regarding pardons to The New York Times, stating, \u201cI made every decision\u201d on pardons; however, aides confirmed that he \u201cdid not individually approve each name for the categorical pardons.\u201d<\/p>\n A high-ranking Los Angeles politician is facing a growing scandal that could have significant implications for his career and the city\u2019s political landscape. Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has been hit with additional charges of embezzling public funds and engaging in corrupt practices designed to benefit his family financially.The charges, filed by the Los Angeles District Attorney\u2019s Office, shed light on a troubling pattern of self-dealing that has plagued the career of the Ninth District representative, who has been in office since 2013.Price, a longtime Democratic politician, is accused of using his position to secure multimillion-dollar contracts for entities associated with his wife, Delbra Pettice Richardson, and for directing public funds to various projects that directly benefited his personal financial interests.<\/p>\n The accusations stem from an investigation that revealed Price\u2019s wife\u2019s business, Del Richardson & Associates, was paid over $800,000 by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and LA Metro, while Price was simultaneously voting to approve significant contracts for these agencies.The Los Angeles District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, was clear in his condemnation of Price\u2019s actions. \u201cEmbezzling public funds and awarding contracts for your own financial gain is the antithesis of public service,\u201d Hochman remarked.\u201cOur communities expect and deserve better from their public officials.\u201d Hochman\u2019s statement underscores the seriousness of the charges, especially given that Price is an elected official entrusted with making decisions that impact millions of Los Angeles residents.Price, who had previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of embezzlement filed in 2023, is now facing two additional public corruption charges that were brought after further investigation revealed troubling financial dealings. These charges are the latest in a series of legal battles that have rocked Price\u2019s career and reputation.<\/p>\n The initial charges, filed in 2023, included five felony counts of embezzlement, three counts of perjury, and two counts of conflict of interest. These charges stemmed from Price\u2019s involvement with Del Richardson & Associates, a company entirely owned by his wife.Between 2019 and 2021, Price\u2019s wife received more than $150,000 in payments from developers before Price voted to approve their projects, raising serious questions about whether Price was using his political influence for personal gain.In addition to these payments, Price is accused of embezzling approximately $33,800 in city funds to pay for medical benefits for Richardson, who was falsely claimed to be his wife during a period when he was still legally married to Lynn Suzette Price.The misuse of public funds for personal expenses further compounds the severity of the charges against him.However, the most damaging allegations involve the payments made to Del Richardson & Associates by HACLA and LA Metro. Between October 2019 and June 2020, HACLA reportedly paid Price\u2019s wife\u2019s business more than $600,000.During that period, Price voted to approve a $35 million federal grant and supported a $252 million state grant application for HACLA, despite his staff raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest.Similarly, between October 2020 and October 2021, LA Metro paid Del Richardson & Associates around $219,500. During this time, Price introduced and voted in favor of a $30 million allocation for LA Metro, again after his staff flagged the conflict of interest.Prosecutors allege that Price\u2019s actions were part of a broader scheme to funnel public funds into projects and businesses connected to him and his family, potentially violating numerous laws and ethical standards.<\/p>\n The charges against Price have drawn widespread attention, as they highlight a disturbing pattern of corruption and self-dealing among public officials.Price has served as the Los Angeles City Councilmember for the Ninth District since 2013, a position that grants him significant influence over city projects and budgets.As a member of the City Council, Price is prohibited from having a financial interest in any project that comes before the body. This conflict of interest rule is designed to ensure that elected officials do not use their positions for personal gain, and the allegations against Price suggest that he may have flagrantly violated this fundamental ethical principle.Beyond his personal financial dealings, Price is also accused of using his influence to steer city resources toward projects with financial ties to himself and his family.For instance, Price is accused of directing more than $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds and city lease agreements to a nonprofit organization called Home at Last.This organization was a tenant of the Urban Healthcare Project, where Price served as CEO at the time. The funds, which were meant to support homelessness initiatives, were allegedly misused to benefit Price\u2019s business interests.These actions, if proven true, represent a gross abuse of power and a betrayal of the public trust.The investigation into Price\u2019s activities has been ongoing for months, and the District Attorney\u2019s Office has emphasized its commitment to holding public officials accountable for any unlawful conduct.<\/p>\n The new charges come after a comprehensive investigation by the Public Integrity Division, which uncovered the financial transactions between Price\u2019s wife\u2019s business and key city agencies. The DA\u2019s office has made it clear that corruption at any level of government will not be tolerated in Los Angeles County.In addition to the legal challenges facing Price, the scandal has sparked a wider conversation about corruption and ethical misconduct within the Democratic Party.Price\u2019s case is just one example of the growing number of Democrats embroiled in legal battles over corruption allegations. Across the country, several prominent Democratic lawmakers are facing criminal charges or investigations related to fraud, embezzlement, and other forms of corruption.For example, grand juries in Virginia and Maryland are currently considering criminal indictments against New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Senator Adam Schiff.Both politicians are accused of falsifying property records in order to secure preferential loan conditions. These allegations, which are being investigated by Special Attorney Ed Martin, have raised serious concerns about the integrity of high-ranking Democratic officials.If convicted, James and Schiff could face lengthy prison sentences for mortgage fraud, bank fraud, and wire fraud.The ongoing investigations into Price and other high-profile Democrats have put the party\u2019s leadership under increased scrutiny. Many observers are questioning the effectiveness of the party\u2019s efforts to address corruption within its ranks, especially given the high-profile nature of the charges.As the legal cases against Price and others unfold, it remains to be seen how the Democratic Party will respond to the growing scandal and what consequences these allegations will have for the political careers of those involved.<\/p>\n For now, Curren Price faces a challenging road ahead as he defends himself against serious charges of corruption and embezzlement. The outcome of his case could have lasting implications not only for his political future but also for the credibility of the Los Angeles City Council and the broader Democratic Party.The growing number of corruption cases involving public officials has underscored the need for greater accountability and transparency in government, particularly at the local and state levels.In the coming months, as the legal process plays out, Price and other embattled Democrats will likely continue to face intense public and political pressure.Whether these scandals will lead to significant reforms within the party or tarnish the reputation of its leaders remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that the public is demanding greater accountability from those entrusted with the power to govern and make decisions that affect the lives of millions of Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her plastic surgeon husband, Dr. Howard Krein, after over 13 years of marriage, according to court records. The…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t