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Trump says he’ll begin Jan. 6 pardons ‘the first hour’ in office   (Military Times) President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to pardon people convicted of or charged with crimes for their roles in breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and he will start immediately after taking office in January. Read More

 

 

Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what's next for those who oppose Trump   (The Associated Press) She’s an Iraq War combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct. Read More

 

 

 

Trump invites China's Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing   (The Associated Press) President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month — extending a diplomatic olive branch even as Trump threatens to levy massive tariffs on Chinese goods. Read More