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Mr Biden has denied that he has played any part in the investigation into Mr Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and his refusal to return said documents to the federal government. The investigation that has resulted in Mr Trump’s being charged with 37 felony counts was led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, a man who has investigated politicians from both major parties during his career. Recommended • Trump indictment – live: Trump downplays charges, insults ‘trembling thug’ special counsel in golf club speech • Trump pleads not guilty as he makes history as first president to be criminally charged – twice The notion that Mr Biden is a would-be dictator, meanwhile, is ironic considering that Mr Trump’s attempted subversion of the 2020 presidential election just two-and-a-half years ago was designed to prevent Mr Biden from ever taking office in the first place. Fox News made the accusation of Mr Biden on the day Mr Trump was arraigned on his numerous federal charges at a courthouse in Miami. After pleading not guilty, Mr Trump resumed campaigning — first with a stop at the famous Versailles restaurant, then with a speech at Bedminster. The network clarified on Wednesday that the chyron had been removed and addressed internally. “The chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed,” said a Fox spokesperson. In that speech, Mr Trump offered a two-part explanation for why he did not return the boxes of classified documents he allegedly possessed when asked to...

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If you’re searching for a financial advisor, you may have come across independent financial advisors. Some people might think these independent advisors are better than working with those from large firms, who usually have to answer to the wants and needs of a bigger business. However, not all independent financial advisors will necessarily be suited to your goals. Before hiring an independent financial advisor, there are things you need to consider first, like whether or not they’re biased and if they’re qualified. This guide will help you determine if an independent advisor is suitable for your financial needs. What Is an Independent Financial Advisor? Many Independent financial advisors aren’t any less qualified than those employed by big firms. Certified financial planners ( By working for themselves, an independent financial advisor does not need to meet the production requirements of a firm. This might imply that they’re less likely to push a firm’s preferred products on you and could bring a clearer perspective to your financial journey. But even when someone works on their own, these situations can still happen. Some financial advisors are biased toward certain financial products and decisions because they can benefit them. For example, if an advisor suggests you put more money toward an account to pay off your mortgage each month, that means they’ll have more money to manage and potentially profit off of. By suggesting a higher deposit amount each month, the advis...

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