He followed through on pledges to take a case-by-case look at Jan. 6 protesters, who had gathered in Washington to protest the 2020 election certification. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has followed through on his vows to move swiftly in pardoning almost all of those charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, demonstrations at the U.S.
Washington — President Trump on Monday granted clemency to roughly 1,500 defendants who had been convicted of crimes on Jan. 6, 2021, following through on his longtime promise to absolve those who participated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol of wrongdoing. The president’s action comes on his first day back in the White House and
Cities brace for immigration crackdown under Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News With much of President Donald Trump’s Day 1 agenda focused on cracking down on immigration, CBS News wanted to learn how his policies are impacting America’s cities. Lilia Luciano reports from Chicago, one of the cities bracing for raids. View CBS News
Biden grants last-minute pardons to family and Trump critics – CBS News Watch CBS News Before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pardons to people who could be targeted with President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, including members of his family, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark A. Milley and members of
Trump says “golden age of America” begins in inaugural speech – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that “the golden age of America begins right now.” Nancy Cordes has details. View CBS News In Be
What to know about Trump’s Day 1 executive actions – CBS News Watch CBS News After hours of pomp-and-circumstance, President Trump is using his executive authority to enact major changes — especially on immigration and energy. Ed O’Keefe is breaking it all down. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications
Now-former Florida senator pledged to target Iranian terror proxies, ICC during confirmation hearing Marco Rubio (Reuters/Octavio Jones/File Photo) The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Marco Rubio as America’s new secretary of state on Monday evening, fast-tracking the now-former Florida senator through a confirmation process in which he gained broad backing from lawmakers in both parties. Senators voted