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Governor Youngkin Pardons Scott Smith, Father Who Was Arrested in School Board Meeting
In a case that became a national flashpoint over transgender rights in schools, Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has pardoned a father who was arrested [...]
Biden Issues Six Pardons, Most for Minor Drug Offenses
The president’s pardons continued a series of drug-related reprieves this year.
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Jan. 6 Transcripts Shed New Light on How Trump Considered Blanket Pardons
The transcripts build on a growing body of evidence about the extent to which many in Mr. Trump’s orbit were seeking pardons after the 2021 attack on [...]
Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs
President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of depo [...]
‘No Fowl Play’: Biden Pardons a Pair of Thanksgiving Turkeys
The only “red wave” this holiday season, President Biden said, would be if his German shepherd “knocks over the cranberry sauce.”
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President Biden’s pardons for marijuana possession, explained
In a surprise move just a month before the midterm elections, President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he’s taking considerable steps to overhau [...]
Cannabis company Canopy applauds Biden marijuana pardons, stock surges
Canopy Growth applauded President Joe Biden's announcement Thursday that he will pardon thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession."Today r [...]
Biden Pardons People Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law
The president will also urge governors to follow his lead for people convicted on state charges of possession, officials say.
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Jan. 6 Panel Questions Cipollone on Pardons and Trump’s Election Claims
WASHINGTON — Pat A. Cipollone, who served as White House counsel for President Donald J. Trump, was asked detailed questions on Friday about pardons, [...]
Panel Provides New Evidence That G.O.P. Members of Congress Sought Pardons
At least half a dozen Republican members of Congress sought pre-emptive pardons from President Donald J. Trump as he fought to remain in office after [...]
Trump pledges pardons for those arrested on Jan 6 if he wins the presidency in 2024
Trump pledges pardons for those arrested on Jan 6 if he wins the presidency in 2024
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‘Lindsey Graham is a RINO’: Trump doubles down on Jan. 6 pardons while bashing Graham
‘Lindsey Graham is a RINO’: Trump doubles down on Jan. 6 pardons while bashing Graham
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Trump considered blanket pardons for Jan. 6 rioters before he left office
The people who spoke with Trump were granted anonymity to describe their discussions frankly.
The previously unreported conversations show that Trump [...]
Trump Says He Would Consider Pardons for Jan. 6 Defendants if Elected
CONROE, Texas — Donald J. Trump said on Saturday that if elected to a new term as president, he would consider pardoning those prosecuted for attackin [...]
Governor pardons Plessy, of ‘separate but equal’ ruling
Governor pardons Plessy, of ‘separate but equal’ ruling
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