Pardons Jan Committee

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

The new administration has created a system for awarding clemency that underscores the president’s grievances about what he sees as the political weaponization of the justice system.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme

Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid.

CBS News - 5d

UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look

Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Selection committee head explains why Notre Dame dropped to No. 3 seed

Does it make sense to you why Notre Dame was seeded where it was?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lunardi: The one big thing the selection committee got wrong

The decision to include both Texas and North Carolina has stumped our resident Bracketologist.

ESPN - 22m

Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The Trump companies accuse Capitol One of having "'woke' beliefs that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views."

CNBC - Mar. 7

Chris Jans explains Mississippi State’s poor play to end loss vs Missouri in SEC tournament

Mississippi State basketball took a lead on Missouri with 4:52 remaining but only scored one more field goal in Thursday's SEC tournament loss.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

DOJ official says she was dismissed after not recommending Mel Gibson's gun rights be restored

The head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) office that makes pardon recommendations to the president said she was fired after refusing to sign off on a recommendation to restore gun rights to ...

The Hill - 6d

VP Vance Anticipates TikTok Deal by April Deadline

TikTok in the U.S. has been debated for years, and a ban was intended to effect on Jan. 19.

Inc. - 2d

DOJ pardon attorney says she was removed after dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights

A top official at the DOJ was fired one day after refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson's access to firearms be restored, according to a statement provided to ABC News.

ABC News - 6d

Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’

Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”

Politico - Mar. 6

Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season

ABC News - Mar. 11

Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC all have stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

NCAA committee tables Army, Navy request to add regular-season game in hopes of boosting CFP chances

The service academies play their annual rivalry game one week after the playoff field is selected

CBS Sports - 4d

Kosovo's election committee details results of legislative election as Kurti toils to form Cabinet

Kosovo’s election governing body has released the results of last month’s legislative election, which saw Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Self-Determination Movement Party winning most seats but ...

ABC News - 2d

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87

ABC News - 1d

UNC AD and committee chairman Bubba Cunningham defended the process in the Tar Heels’ surprise tournament bid

The UNC AD faced questions about how the Tar Heels got in the field.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why did North Carolina make March Madness? NCAA selection committee vice chair Keith Gill explains

How did UNC make NCAA Tournament? NCAA Men's Basketball Vice Chair Keith Gill explains Tar Heels' inclusion in tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NCAA tournament 2025: Selection committee chaired by North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham explains how UNC made the field

North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected that the Tar Heels would miss the cut.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 March Madness: What the women's NCAA tournament selection committee got right and wrong

Should South Carolina have been the No. 1 overall seed? Where are the Dukes?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bracketology: Why North Carolina didn't deserve lifeline from selection committee with NCAA Tournament bid

There's little to suggest the Tar Heels deserved to hear their name called on Selection Sunday

CBS Sports - 1d

Women's March Madness 2025: South Carolina's Dawn Staley, USC's Lindsay Gottlieb criticize selection committee

Not every NCAA Tournament team was happy with the bracket reveal

CBS Sports - 15h

Where the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament Bracket Stands

The committee could be choosing between Alabama and Florida for a No. 1 seed.

The New York Times - 6d

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke superstar freshman expected to return for Blue Devils' NCAA Tournament opener

Duke has indicated to the selection committee that Flagg will be available for the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - 2d

March Madness 2025: Michigan wins the Big Ten Tournament, gets No. 5 seed; make it make sense

The Wolverines earned more respect than the committee showed on Sunday

CBS Sports - 1d

The Wirecard fugitive, Russian intelligence and a Bulgarian spy ring

A London espionage trial has provided rare insight into the activities of Jan Marsalek, the former payments executive, and how Moscow is outsourcing its spying

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts

President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump calls for jailing his perceived opponents in Justice Department speech

Speaking from the Great Hall of the Justice Department, Trump targeted former special counsel Jack Smith and referred to Jan. 6 rioters as "hostages."

NBC News - 3d

No. 8 Tennessee downs No. 3 Auburn 70-65 to reach SEC Tournament championship game

The fourth-seeded Volunteers (27-6) got revenge for their Jan. 25 loss at Auburn and their 2019 loss to the Tigers in this tournament’s title game.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Booed in Brussels, bound for WrestleMania: Highlights from John Cena's farewell tour

Here are the best moments from John Cena's "The Last Time is Now" farewell tour, which kicked off at Intuit Dome on Jan. 6.

ESPN - 11h

Justice Dept. Official Says She Was Fired After Opposing Restoring Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights

Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, said that she was not told why she was dismissed, but that as events unfolded she feared they might lead to her firing.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Democrats set to host town halls targeting vulnerable House Republicans

Democratic committees are set to host town halls across the country to target vulnerable House Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The effort, which has been dubbed “People’s Town Halls,” was ...

The Hill - 4d

Goodyear option tire returns to Cup Series for Phoenix spring race

NASCAR announced on Jan. 22 that the Goodyear option tire will return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the spring weekend at Phoenix Raceway. It will be the same process that was utilized for the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Sources: Kuminga (ankle) plans to return Thu.

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga plans to return and play on Thursday against Sacramento for the first time since injuring his right ankle on Jan. 4, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 6d

ICE arrests over 32,000 migrants in US illegally in 1st 50 days

ICE has arrested over 32,000 migrants who are living in the United States without legal status since Jan. 21, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.

ABC News - 5d

Bills trade CB Kaiir Elam to the Cowboys

The Cowboys needed cornerback help with slot corner Jourdan Lewis signing with the Jaguars and outside corner Trevon Diggs' 2025 season in doubt after left knee surgery Jan. 23.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DC drops Proud Boys lawsuit

The Washington, D.C., attorney general’s office has dropped its lawsuit against the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. In a court filing, the attorney ...

The Hill - 18h

House unveils stopgap measure to keep government funded, avert shutdown

The continuing resolution bill will go to the House Rules Committee on Monday and a floor vote is expected Tuesday.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Bracketology: Teams jockeying for NCAA Tournament seeding get last chance in conference tourneys

Time is running out on teams to impress the NCAA Tournament committee before Selection Sunday

CBS Sports - 6d

Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036

Comcast gained the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games through 2036 as part of a new $3 billion agreement with the International Olympic Committee.

CNBC - 4d

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