Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he’s “profoundly grateful” after President Donald Trump pardoned him on political corruption charges.
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Dozens protest on the streets of Champaign for the rights of transgender people
Protesters spoke out about recent executive orders by President Donald Trump, targeting transgender and nonbinary people with a series of executive orders.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation rounds out President Donald Trump’s top national security Cabinet officials.
Trump’s swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather
The swearing-in was last moved indoors in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan began his second term. Monday’s forecast calls for the lowest inauguration day temperatures since that day.
Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy.
Why getting rid of NPR or PBS will affect more than the news or ‘Sesame Street’
US Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana and Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry have already introduced bills to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.