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Trump defends pardoning of violent Jan. 6 offenders
President Trump on Tuesday defended signing mass pardons for rioters charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, including those who were violent offenders, a move that has drawn ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
'Their lives were ruined': Trump defends pardons for those in connection with Jan 6.
President Trump defended his decision to pardon roughly 1,500 criminal defendants and commute the sentences of more than a dozen others in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
High-profile Jan. 6 defendants Rhodes, Tarrio released after Trump clemency
Two of the highest-profile Jan. 6 prisoners — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio — were released from prison Tuesday following President Trump’s order ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned and commuted the sentences of his supporters in connection with the Jan.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
WHO defends global health, security role after Trump withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it "regrets" President Trump's move to withdraw from the global health authority, saying it hopes the U.S. will reconsider the decision. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Breaking down Trump's pardons for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, including violent offenders
Hours after taking office Monday, President Trump signed pardons for almost all the defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including those who violently ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
President Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
Following his inauguration, President Trump issued blanket pardons or commutations for those who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The executive action included those convicted of violent ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants: Will there be political backlash?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to talk about some of President Donald Trump’s first actions as president singing a flurry of executive orders and pardons — and the comparisons ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman defends controversial fourth-quarter FG decision in CFP loss to Ohio State
Freeman's decision drew heavy criticism on social mediaCBS Sports - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons thousands of Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 defendants convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot on Monday night, hours after returning to the Oval Office. CBS News' Major Garrett, Fin Gómez, Lindsey ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump's plans for Jan. 6 defendants
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to issue several executive orders on his first day in office. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small reports on if that will mean pardons for some of ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump promises spate of executive orders, including on Jan. 6 defendants
At a rally in Washington, D.C., President-elect Donald Trump said, "Everybody in this very large arena will be very happy with my decision on the J6 hostages."CBS News - Jan. 19 -
‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash
Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Trump tells Kristen Welker it was the right decision to move his inauguration indoors
President-elect Donald Trump speaks with ‘Meet the Press’ Moderator Kristen Welker about his inaugural address — the first one to take place indoors since 1985.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot
Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got. Seldom in recent history has class war been waged so blatantly. Generally, ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
In Turning to Trump, More CEOs Adopt MAGA Swagger in Business Decisions
In addition to donating millions to Trump’s inauguration, many company heads are adopting the President-elect’s hard-edged, even vindictive vibe in announcing changes in their business.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Defends Plans to Cut Taxes and Raise Tariffs
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic agenda if confirmed by the Senate.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Democratic attorneys general ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers' since Trump probably won't
A group of Democratic state attorneys general are asking a court to let them defend a federal policy to allow young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” to access subsidized health careABC News - Jan. 15 -
Jack Smith defends charging Trump in report on his effort to overturn 2020 election
The Justice Department early Tuesday sent members of Congress a section of special counsel Jack Smith's report summarizing his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to maintain ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Trump Mar-a-Lago co-defendants ask Cannon to further block Smith report
President-elect Trump’s two co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago case are asking U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to further stay any release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report. If ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Trump's co-defendants again seek to delay release of Jack Smith's final report
Donald Trump's former co-defendants in his classified documents want to keep the attorney general from releasing the report on the probe to members of Congress.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes
President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Ferguson defends decision not to bring Young on against dad
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson defends his decision to leave Ashley Young's son Tyler on the bench for Everton FA Cup tie.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump's co-defendants in docs case push to block release of Jack Smith's final report
AG Merrick Garland intends to release the portion of the special counsel's report related to his election interference case against Donald Trump, according to a filing.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Fani Willis asks Georgia’s top court to review decision booting her from Trump case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) has asked Georgia’s top court to review her disqualification from the election subversion case against President-elect Trump and several allies. In a ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Fani Willis Asks Georgia Supreme Court to Review Decision Kicking Her Off Trump Case
In a filing late Wednesday, Fani Willis petitioned the Georgia Supreme Court to allow her to keep prosecuting Donald J. Trump over efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
First Jan. 6 felony defendant allowed to attend Trump inauguration
A felony defendant in a case related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been granted permission to travel to Washington this month to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration, the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Free speech legal group to defend Iowa pollster Selzer in Trump lawsuit
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced on Tuesday their decision to represent an Iowa pollster entangled in a lawsuit with President-elect Trump stemming from a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt
Trump opposes U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, but CEO David Burritt believes he can convince the president-elect that the deal is in the interest of U.S. workers.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could end up exposing Trump’s big lie
As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump co-defendants ask Judge Cannon to block release of Special Counsel report
Lawyers for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira asked Judge Aileen Cannon to issue an order barring AG Merrick Garland from publicly releasing the report by Jan. 10.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Harris readies to certify Trump’s election win – and her decisive defeat
Kamala Harris is readying on Monday to certify the 2024 election results, affirming President-elect Trump’s victory as well as her decisive defeat to him after a whirlwind run for ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump's plans to pardon Jan. 6 defendants remain largely a mystery
WASHINGTON — Four years after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s President-elect Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that aired Sunday, ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Thune: Trump administration will have to ‘make decisions’ on a ‘realistic’ deportation plan
In an interview with Meet the Press, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) discusses the feasibility of President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plans, but assured the incoming administration ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Judge rejects Jan. 6 defendant's request to attend Trump's inauguration
A judge rejected a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration after the man was invited by a former member of Congress, according to a court document.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if 'true die-hard' MAGA 'never forgive me'
Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a ...The Hill - Jan. 2