Cracker Barrels new logo was accused by conservative critics of being the companys "Bud Light" moment after receiving intense online backlash, while CEO Julie Felss Masino contended the response has been "overwhelmingly positive."The company unveiled the new logo on Tuesday as part of its new branding campaign for the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants. The campaign eliminated the iconic image of a man resting on a barrel in favor of a text-only logo for the first time since 1977.According to a company press release, this new logo is still "anchored in Cracker Barrels signature gold and brown tones" and "now rooted even more closely to the iconic barrel shape and word mark that started it all.""People like what we're doing," Masino told "Good Morning America" on Tuesday. "Cracker Barrel needs to feel like the Cracker Barrel for today and for tomorrow the things that you love are still there. We need people to choose us, and we want people to choose us."CRACKER BARREL FAN'S VIRAL TIKTOK SPARKS BACKLASH OVER RESTAURANT MAKEOVERHowever, many social media users disagreed, particularly on the right, claiming the new logo was "dull" and destroyed the point of the brand."They took away the cracker and the barrel. What even is the point now?" Radio host Jesse Kelly asked."When will they learn?" conservative influencer Benny Johnson asked, calling the change "absolutely horrible."RedState writer Bonchie declared, "This is how you destroy a brand.""WTF is wrong with @CrackerBarrel??!" Donald Trump Jr. exclaimed.Conservative writer Rod Dreher wrote, "The New Coke of corporate logos. Dull and unasked-for."Country music singer John Rich asked his followers, "Will you go to Cracker Barrel now that it's going woke? This could be a Bud Light moment in the making...""All I want is to sit down next to a roaring fire after church in a cozy country diner run by patriots and have a hot stack of diabetes served by an old woman named Maude who calls me hon or darlin and still smokes two packs a day. Is that too much to ask? Apparently its too much to ask," The Federalist co-founder Sean Davis wrote.National Review reporter James Lynch wrote, "There's a new trend where corporate marketing departments with nothing to do ruin classic company logos for no reason."CRACKER BARREL UNVEILS NEW MENU ITEMS FOR 2025: 'ORIGINAL AND BOLD'Fox News Digital reached out to Cracker Barrel for comment but did not immediately receive a response.Cracker Barrel had already come under fire earlier this month after videos of the restaurant chains new look went viral. Critics similarly accused the redesign of being "bland and boring."Cracker Barrel chief marketing officer Sarah Moore previously told Fox News Digital that the chain's ongoing transformation incorporated not only customer feedback but also employee input.She claimed Cracker Barrel is "listening to what the guests ask for and examples of what the guests asked for are things like spaces that feel brighter, that feel less cluttered, more booth seating, more seating options, so our guests are more comfortable while they're dining with us."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"It really is about taking that feedback and testing into various levels of remodels that, again, represent exactly who we are but create a brighter, lighter, fresher experience," she said.

Country singer Gavin Adcock is calling out fellow artist Zach Bryan.Adcock didn't hold back his thoughts on Bryan in a new interview - he slammed the "Something in the Orange" singer for his alleged rude response to a 14-year-old fan who was disappointed after one of his concerts, then called his character into question."It wasnt about not wanting to sign autographs after a show, its like letting a 14-year-old kid rant, without saying, Get off my d---. Youre bigger than that," Adcock said on the "Rolling Stone Nashville Now" podcast.COUNTRY SINGER GAVIN ADCOCK BLASTS BEYONCE'S 'COWBOY CARTER' ALBUM, SAYS IT'S 'NOT COUNTRY MUSIC'The rising star and former college football player additionally accused Bryan of hiding behind a certain image, saying, "I think that Zach Bryan puts on a big mask in his day-to-day life sometimes he cant help but rip it off and show his true colors. I dont know if Zach Bryans really that great of a person."Last month, a young fan who waited for hours after a show in hopes of getting an autograph from Bryan took to TikTok, according to Whiskey Riff, and wrote, "We waited 3 hours outside to meet Zach Bryan he completely blew everyone off and drove away like a jerk."Bryan reportedly replied in a now-deleted comment, "Youre not entitled after someone plays two and a half hours to a picture or a hello. GOMD [Get off my d---]."Adcocks comments come after he additionally called out Bryan on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the same issue.Last month, he wrote, "If you cant handle the criticism of a 14 year old why do people idolize you?"LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"That kid was head over heels to meet you and spent/ parents spent a ton of money to see you. Hes got feeling too and a youre a grown man nearly 30 Theyre the only reason you are around."Reps for Adcock and Bryan did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.Meanwhile, Adcock previously slammed Beyonc for releasing a country album.In July, Adcock brought up the Apple Music country album chart rankings during his performance. At the time, Beyoncs "Cowboy Carter" was listed at No. 3, while his album, "Own Worst Enemy," sat at No. 4.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"One of thems Beyonc. You can tell her were coming for her f---in a--," he said in a fan video."That s--- aint country music, and it aint ever been country music."The "Run Your Mouth" singer later made it clear his criticisms werent personal in a social media video he captioned, "It aint country.""Im going to go ahead and clear this up," he said on X. "When I was a little kid, my mama was blasting some Beyonc in the car. Ive heard a ton of Beyonc songs and I actually remember her Super Bowl Halftime Show being pretty kick-a-- back in the day."But I really dont believe her album should be labeled as country music. It doesnt sound country, it doesnt feel country I just dont think that people that have dedicated their whole lives to this genre and this lifestyle should have to compete or watch that album just stay at the top just because shes Beyonc."

An appellate court has thrown out the $500 million civil fraud penalty against former President Donald Trump in the high-profile case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.The New York Appellate Division overturned the penalty, ruling the disgorgement was an excessive fine that violates the Eighth Amendment.The five-member panel all upheld findings that Trump and his company were liable, affirming that James acted within her authority and that injunctive relief to curb Trump Organization practices was appropriate.The ruling leaves liability intact but eliminates the massive financial penalty of $364 million plus interest, which rises to around $500 million.Justice David Friedman issued a dissenting part opinion, writing that James' true aim was political in nature and argued that the entire case should be dismissed.He wrote that James "ultimate goal was not market hygiene but political hygiene, ending with the derailment of President Trumps political career and the destruction of his real estate business."He blasted her use of Section 63(12) of New Yorks Executive Law, which gives the state attorney general broad power to pursue civil fraud claims.Friedman wrote that it was unprecedented and political, giving James "essentially limitless power to prosecute her political enemies."He said Trumps business deals involved sophisticated parties who profited without harming the public and concluded he would "reverse the judgment and dismiss the complaint."Fox News' Tamara Gitt and Kevin Ward contributed to this report.This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

President Donald Trumps mass-deportation crackdown spooked leaders in at least one Democratic-majority east coast city, as its mayor and city council suddenly removed a scheduled vote on approving a "Welcoming City" ordinance from this months agenda.Mayor Sal Panto Jr., of Easton, Pa., a moderate Democrat, moved to strike the ordinance vote from the agenda, with all but its sponsor, Councilwoman Taiba Sultana, backing the move, according to Lehigh Valley News. One member was absent.The ordinance would have given the city 80 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia a designation shared by Chicago, where leaders use the term "welcoming city" instead of the more politically charged "sanctuary city."BOSTONS WU FIRES BACK AT BONDI, CITING REVOLUTION, AS OTHER CITIES SLAM FEDS OVER SANCTUARY WARNINGSSultana told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that values should come first and lamented the decision."The Council's decision stemmed from a place of pragmatism rather than principle But the majority felt that formally adopting the Welcoming City bill now would effectively paint a target on our city a target for an administration that has demonstrated a willingness to weaponize federal funds against political adversaries," she said.In recent weeks, Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened civil action and withholding of federal funding from sanctuary cities or municipalities that do not align with federal immigration law and Easton leaders didnt want that kind of attention."This threat, while legally dubious, is very real. It jeopardizes the critical funding that our residents, including our undocumented neighbors who contribute immensely to our economy, depend on for essential services like education and public safety," Sultana said.POPULAR PA DEMOCRATIC MAYOR WARNS TRUMP IS OUT-MESSAGING HARRIS: I GET MORE FROM COLBERTEaston isnt alone in weighing its options. Other Lehigh Valley cities have faced similar debates. In February, neighboring Bethlehem also decided against passing a similar ordinance, as the Christmas Citys Democratic mayor convinced city council against it."We acknowledge that while many cities are seeking to respond to the recent threats of deportation by creating a welcoming ordinance in fact many of these practices have been in place for years," Mayor J. William Reynolds said at the time.Allentown Pennsylvanias third-largest city went the other direction, codifying a longstanding policy barring local resources from being used to enforce federal immigration law. One councilman said the vote did not create a "sanctuary" but presented a "guiding light [to] know where we stand and what we can and cannot do."Councilman Frank Pintabone told Lehigh Valley News the "Welcoming City" ordinance sought to "fix a problem that doesnt exist," pointing to much heavier ICE activity in Allentown versus only two detentions so far in Easton.Panto said Easton remains a "welcoming city" in a proverbial sense and doesnt need such a moniker:"We welcomed every immigrant. I think our record shows that."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPA GOP official in Northampton County whose parents immigrated legally to Easton from Cuba and Austria criticized the idea of a "Welcoming City" or sanctuary ordinance, noting that his family already felt welcomed when they arrived.The official told Fox News Digital his father came to Easton in 1959, returned briefly to Cuba to see Fidel Castro overthrow the government and decided, "Im getting the h--l out of here."

Falls are the number one cause of injury among adults 65 and older. But the truth is, your risk doesn't suddenly appear the day you turn 65. It increases gradually over time, especially if you're dealing with weak muscles, balance issues, side effects from medication, or even just forgetting a pill. Experts recommend that everyone get screened for fall risk at age 65. But you don't have to wait for a doctor's visit to take action. A new wave of technology is giving older adults the power to track, prevent, and respond to fall risks, all from home. Here are 10 smart tools that can help.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERYour walking pattern can reveal subtle issues that increase your risk of falling. If you use an iPhone with iOS 15 or newer, the built-in walking steadiness feature in the Health app can rate your balance as OK, low, or very low over time. Android users can use wearable fitness trackers likeFitbit, or Samsung Galaxy Watch to gather similar data. These tools track stride, stability, and pressure patterns that help identify balance changes before you feel unsteady.FORGET 10,000 STEPS RESEARCH REVEALS THE REAL NUMBER YOU NEED FOR BETTER HEALTHWhat to check:On iPhone, open the Health app and review your walking steadiness trends. Android users can check their wearable app dashboards, like Samsung Health or Fitbit, to view step symmetry, cadence, and gait-related data. Look for any changes over weeks or months and take advantage of in-app exercise suggestions to improve balance and strength.Forgetting to take medication, or taking too much, can cause grogginess or dizziness that increases fall risk. A smart pill dispenser helps make sure you take the right dose at the right time.What to look for: Look for dispensers with reminders, dose tracking, and alerts for missed meds.Building strength, especially in your legs and core, is one of the best ways to prevent falls. Whether you use anApple Watch, Fitbit or another device, fitness trackers can nudge you toward daily movement goals.What to check:Track your cardio fitness levels, not just step counts. It's a good indicator of your overall strength and endurance.Dips in blood pressure or oxygen levels can make you feel woozy, which increases your fall risk.Smartwatches and fingertip pulse oximeters help you monitor these changes in real time.What to check:If you're not using a wearable, jot down your daily readings with a standard cuff or oximeter to spot any unusual trends.Getting up in the middle of the night without enough light is a common recipe for a fall. Motion-activated lights can illuminate your path without you needing to touch a switch.What to look for: Try plug-in nightlights that turn on when they sense motion, or during a power outage. Some even double as portable flashlights.NEW MOBILE ROBOT HELPS SENIORS WALK SAFELY AND PREVENT FALLSA small water leak can create a slick floor long before it's visible. Leak sensors alert you to changes in humidity or water buildup near appliances and pipes.What to look for:Choose ones that send alerts to your phone. You'll avoid a fall and possibly a pricey repair bill.One overlooked fall trigger is rushing to answer the door. Adoorbell camera lets you see who's there and speak to them, so you can take your time or decide not to answer at all.What to look for: A model with two-way audio gives you the freedom to communicate from wherever you are in your home.While we're on the topic of security cameras, be sure to check out10 things you must consider when choosing any security camera.Even the most independent older adults face higher fall risks, and family members who live far away may worry more than they let on. If a fall happens and you're alone, getting help quickly is essential. Wearables like theApple Watch can detect a hard fall and automatically alert emergency services or your emergency contacts.Apple Watch SE, Series 4 or later, and Apple Watch Ultra include fall detection. If a hard fall is detected, the watch vibrates, sounds an alarm, and gives the option to call emergency services.To turn it on manually:If you don't use anApple Watch, there are other great options. Many Android-compatible smartwatches now offer fall detection, including select Samsung Galaxy Watch models.There are also dedicated medical alert wearables that can help bridge that distance with a single button press. These tools are simple, discreet, and offer life-saving support, especially when no one else is around.Check out some of the top-rated personal safety tools to consider by visitingCyberguy.com/MonitorLovedOnes.What to check: Whether you use asmartwatch or a medical alert device, make sure fall detection is turned on, your contacts are updated, and you test the feature once in a while for peace of mind.Voice assistants likeAlexa orGoogle Nest can help you call someone, turn on a light, or get a reminder, without having to move.What to look for: Set up voice shortcuts and routines for common tasks. If you're unsteady, saying "Call my daughter" is a lot safer than walking to your phone.STUDY REVEALS 10 HAPPIEST STATES FOR SENIORS: DID YOURS MAKE THE LIST?Apps like Nymbl for iPhone or Android, or KOKU for iPhone and Android, offer fun daily balance and cognitive exercises that take just a few minutes. The goal? Keep your body strong and your reflexes sharp.What to check: Use an app that tracks progress and gives feedback. Some are backed by health researchers or physical therapists.Falls aren't only about tripping on a rug or losing your footing. They often involve deeper issues like poor sleep, medication interactions, or delayed reflexes. By using smart tech, you can spot early warning signs, make smarter choices, and stay in control of your health, on your own terms.Getting older doesn't mean giving up your independence. In fact, the right technology can help extend it. Whether it's asmartwatch that alerts family during a fall or a simple nightlight that turns on automatically, every tool you use can add peace of mind. You don't have to wait for a fall to start protecting yourself.Smart tech is more advanced than ever, but do you feel confident relying on it for your safety? Or do you prefer human care and face-to-face checkups? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Though Glen Powell has taken on many roles, there's one he's staying far away from.During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 36-year-old actor who is currently promoting his upcoming sports comedy series "Chad Powers" explained why he "should not" be cast as the next James Bond."Im Texan. A Texan should not play James Bond," he said. "My family and I joke around, I can play Jimmy Bond, but I should not be playing James Bond."PIERCE BROSNAN WOULD CONSIDER JAMES BOND RETURN IF DIRECTOR HAD 'SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE'"Get an authentic Brit for that job," he added. "Thats who belongs in that tuxedo."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERWhile Powell has seemingly taken his name out of the mix, Pierce Brosnan who portrayed 007 from 1995 until 2002 wouldn't be opposed to returning to the James Bond franchise after Denis Villeneuve signed onto the project.During a recent interview with the Radio Times, Brosnan joked, "I dont think anyone wants to see a craggy, 72-year-old Bond, but if Villeneuve had something up his sleeve I would look at it in a heartbeat.""Why not? Its great entertainment. It could be lots of laughs. Bald caps, prosthetics who knows?"Brosnan starred in four Bond films "GoldenEye," "Tomorrow Never Dies," "The World Is Not Enough" and "Die Another Day."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe actor admitted he and his wife have been on the lookout for Amazon's big casting reveal ever since the streamer took over full creative control of the iconic franchise from the Broccoli family in February.Amazon initially acquired the distribution rights to the Bond films in 2022 after purchasing MGM."I have been listening to the drumbeat of expectation of whos going to be the next James Bond," Brosnan told the outlet. "There are many great candidates out there, and Im sure theyre going to make it a spectacle of delight."Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:-Trump says Hamas must be destroyed in order to bring hostages home- Trump administration to vet legal immigrant applicants for 'anti-Americanism' and antisemitism- Gal Gadot knows exactly why "Snow White" was a box-office bombTOP STORY: President Donald Trump said the remaining Israeli hostages will only be returned once Hamas is "confronted and destroyed," as the Gaza-based terrorist group cited alleged progress in ongoing ceasefire talks. The U.S. and Israel pulled their negotiators from Qatar last month, saying Hamas demonstrated a "lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza" and were likely not negotiating in good faith. Said Trump: "We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!!"VIDEO:Thousands of anti-Israel demonstrators flooded midtown Manhattan last week afternoon, calling for a "global intifada," a slogan many view as an incitement to violence against Jewish communities. The Stand with Gaza protesters, carrying signs seeking to "end all aid to Israel," clanged cowbells while chanting "free, free Palestine" and "Palestine will live forever."WATCH HERE:WHO IS COMING TO AMERICA?: Federal officials are now being instructed to vet immigrants looking to legally live and work in the U.S. for "anti-American," terrorist, or antisemitic views under new guidance. The updated policy, part of President Donald Trumps broader immigration clampdown, gives U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers broad discretion to treat such views as "overwhelmingly negative factors" when deciding whether to approve green cards, visas or citizenship.SMART GAL: Actress Gal Gadot knows why the live-action Snow White remake floundered at the box office. It had everything to do with Ostober 7, according to the actress, Read what she told Israels Channel Keshet 12 program "The A Talks."DEM DECORUM: The moderate House Democrat who defeated "Squad" member Cori Bush had a town hall marred by pro-Palestinian activists Tuesday. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo., repeatedly pleaded with protesters to allow him to speak while defending his position on Israel and Hamas. "Stop talking. This is not your town hall. You can leave," said Bell, who was booed when he said Oct. 7 was an "invasion." of Israel.GUEST EDITORIAL: Scott Feltman, executive vice president of the One Israel Fund, writes in praise of Leo Terrell, the Trump administration's senior counsel to the assistant attorney general for civil rights. Terrell, writes Feltman, "rallies everyday Americans to reject the lies and to stand proudly with Israel and the Jewish people."QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Americas benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies." - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Matthew Tragesser on new vetting rules for prospective legal immigrants.- Looking for more on this topic?Find moreantisemitism coveragefrom Fox Newshere.-Did someone forward you this email?Subscribe toadditional newslettersfrom Fox Newshere.

The San Francisco 49ers wide receiving corps took another hit on Wednesday as head coach Kyle Shanahan said Demarcus Robinson faces a three-game suspension for violating the leagues substance abuse policy.The 49ers signed Robinson, a Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, in the offseason after he spent two years with the Los Angeles Rams.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShanahan told KNBR Radio that Robinson was suspended pending an appeal after he pleaded no contest last month to a misdemeanor DUI charge. The NFL declined to comment on the suspension, according to The Associated Press.Robinson was supposed to be one of the new targets for quarterback Brock Purdy. Instead, he will likely be absent from the team to start the year along with others who are banged up, including Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Russell Gage.BEARS' TYSON BAGENT BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER RECEIVING LIFE-CHANGING CONTRACT: 'WEIGHT OFF MY SHOULDERS'He said last week he was "anxious" to hear the final verdict from the league."Just waiting on the outcome to see what happens with that," Robinson said. "I really dont know the timeframe. Waiting to hear from them, obviously. Its all up to whatever the league says."Robinson had 31 catches for 505 yards and posted a career-high seven touchdowns.San Francisco also made the decision to trade Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders earlier this year. It will be a completely new look for the offense in 2025.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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New documents and communications between Biden White House staff and career officials at the Justice Department prompted scrutiny of the legality of former President Joe Bidens thousands of last-minute pardons.The Oversight Project shared documents obtained from the Trump DOJ with Fox News Digital showing that a career prosecutor warned Bidens inner circle that the administrations pardon process was unorthodox and legally troubling.In the most scrutinized e-mail, then-Assistant Deputy Attorney General Bradley Weinsheimer wrote a group email to several executive office staff members on Jan. 18 asking questions about the more than 2,500 pardons."[T]he White House has described those who received commutations as people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. I think you should stop saying that because it is untrue or at least misleading," Weinsheimer said.'SHOULD BE PROSECUTED': HOUSE REPUBLICANS ZERO IN ON BIDEN AUTOPEN PARDONS AFTER BOMBSHELL REPORT"As you know, even with the exceedingly limited review we were permitted to do of the individuals we believed you might be considering for commutation action, we initially identified 19 that were highly problematic," he continued.He cited convicts Terrence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne, who were included in the clemency grants, and noted the DOJ received "voluminous" objections from victims families and law enforcement as the men had been "sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking offenses during which a police officer was killed."That, according to Oversight Project vice president Kyle Brosnan, shows DOJ was concerned about the "vague" construct of Bidens pardons and how they appeared to be "illegally delegated" to staff. They also left the DOJ wondering at times which offenses, for people with multiple convictions, were specifically being expunged."Later in the email, he was like, Look, I read the statement you put out in the president's name, saying you've released a bunch of non-violent drug offenders. You've got murderers on your list today. So I'm trying to figure out what the president wants here for this funky warrant."Discussing other documents received, Brosnan and attorney Sam Dewey cited a spreadsheet of convicts with "offenses described to the Department of Justice" for the second of several "collective" or catch-all warrants.NEW FOIA ON MIGRANTS POTENTIALLY AVOIDING THE DRAFT COULD OPEN NEW DEPORTATION PREDICATE: ATTORNEYS"I think it best that we receive a statement or direction from the President as to the meaning of the warrant language," Weinsheimer wrote to White House staff. "That will allow us to give full effect to the commutation warrant in the manner intended by the president."There was ultimately no explanation for what the offenses or the proverbial descriptions were, according to the document tranche, Brosnan said, adding that the DOJ official suggested to Biden staff that "you should stop saying [pardonees were mostly nonviolent drug offen[ders]] because it is untrue or at least misleading."Brosnan explained that a spreadsheet of convicts, said to be attached to one of the e-mails, came from the U.S. Sentencing Commission and only the president has the power to grant pardons. Treating it otherwise, he said, would amount to an illegal delegation of presidential authority.BIDEN DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL AUTOPEN USE FOR MASS CLEMENCY DECISIONS IN NYT INTERVIEW: 'A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE'To that end, Brosnan pointed to New York Times interviews with Biden in July, wherein the paper reported, "Mr. Biden did not individually approve each name for the categorical pardons that applied to large numbers of people, he and aides confirmed.""Rather, after extensive discussion of different possible criteria, he signed off on the standards he wanted to be used to determine which convicts would qualify for a reduction in sentence.""High-profile" pardon recipients like retired Gen. Mark Milley were discussed directly with aides."Biden did not pardon individual people, but laid out categories of types of people to release and left it to the staff to figure out who meets that criteria," Brosnan said, adding that many warrant documents were also found to be auto-penned.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDewey told Fox News Digital the situation was "worse than that" because "literally no one," including DOJ officials, "understands what the [aforementioned pardon] criteria are.""You generally dont see people write emails like this," he said. "This isnt a CYA this is an Im going to do a Pontius Pilate routine because this is a drug deal and I want to make very sure it doesnt come back on me."The entire situation, Dewey said, also has a precedent for such pardons being considered "invalid" going back to "before we were even a country.""If the pardon is invalid, it falls, and then you proceed as if there was no pardon."Biden previously defended his pardons, saying that he wanted to undo "disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice.""[This] clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and powder cocaine, as well as outdated sentencing enhancements for drug crimes," Biden said in a statement."This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars."Fox News Digital reached out to DOJ and a representative for Biden for further comment.The Associated Press contributed to this report.