Power Struggles in North Carolina and Biden’s Pardon Dilemma

Explore the political upheaval in North Carolina as Republicans override a veto to limit incoming Democrats' powers, sparking debates on governance and electoral integrity. Meanwhile, President Biden faces mounting pressure to issue additional pardons, a move that could shape his administration's legacy. Dive into these stories to understand the shifting power dynamics and their implications for democracy in the U.S.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/politics/north-carolina-legislature-overrides-veto/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/politics/video/the-lead-jake-tapper-biden-pardons-congress-democrats-pressure-jake-tapper
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/manchin-sinema-tank-schumer-lame-duck-effort-secure-dem-majority-top-labor-board
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-border-czar-mass-deportation-plan-politics-desk-rcna183858

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) North Carolina General Assembly overrides veto of bill eroding incoming Democrats powers
(00:03:33) Biden facing pressure to grant additional pardons
(00:06:25) Manchin, Sinema tank Schumer lame-duck effort to secure Dem majority on top labor board
(00:09:11) How Trump's 'border czar' is envisioning his mass deportation plan: From the Politics Desk