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Trump Prepares Pardon List for Aides and Family

January 7, 2021 at 7:34 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

“President Trump has prepared a sweeping list of individuals he’s hoping to pardon in the final days of his administration that includes senior White House officials, family members, prominent rappers — and possibly himself,” Bloomberg reports.

“Trump is hoping to announce the pardons on Jan. 19 — his final full day in office — and his ideas are currently being vetted by senior advisers and the White House counsel’s office.”

“The biggest question facing his legal team may be whether the president has the authority to pardon himself.”

How Neil Sheehan Got the Pentagon Papers

January 7, 2021 at 7:31 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Journalist Neil Sheehan agreed five years ago to tell the tale of how he got the Pentagon Papers — on the condition it not be published until his death.

It was published today by the New York Times, just hours after he passed away.

Trump Finally Admits He’s Leaving Office

January 7, 2021 at 7:20 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

President Trump released a video suggesting he would “bring to justice” those who stormed the U.S. Capitol yesterday. He falsely claimed that he immediately called in the National Guard to evict the mob.

Trump said he is now focused on a “seamless transition” to a new administration on January 20. He did not mention Joe Biden’s name.

He ended his message telling his supporters that “our journey is just beginning.”