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Trump would have been convicted of trying to overturn 2020 election results, special counsel says in report

Jack Smith says his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated Donald Trump and he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges.

Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Colleen Long, Associated Press January 14, 2025

Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

President Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes.

Colleen Long, Associated Press December 12, 2024

Trump offers show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

Former Fox News host Hegseth’s ability to win confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat.

Colleen Long, Associated Press December 6, 2024
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What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general

Bondi was elected Florida attorney general in 2010 after she was endorsed by former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

Michelle L. Price, Colleen Long, Associated Press November 22, 2024

Biden says he won’t offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence

President Biden says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.

Colleen Long, Associated Press June 13, 2024

Biden asserts executive privilege over release of special counsel tapes

His interview with special counsel Robert Hur is at the center a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.

Alanna Durkin Richer, Colleen Long, Associated Press May 16, 2024

Biden has said he’d shut the US-Mexico border if Congress acts. What does he mean?

President Biden has made strong claims about shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border, trying to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine.

Colleen Long, Associated Press January 29, 2024

Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. That could be a challenge.

The potential witness pool is vast and includes members of the former president’s inner circle deeply involved in his reelection campaign, including some currently on his payroll.

Colleen Long, Associated Press August 4, 2023

Man wanted on Jan. 6 charges arrested with weapons near the Obamas’ home

Taylor Taranto, 37, was spotted by law enforcement a few blocks from the former president’s Washington home, fled and was chased by Secret Service agents.

Colleen Long, Associated Press June 30, 2023

Biden signs executive order strengthening background checks for gun purchases

The order will also promote better and more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.

Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press March 14, 2023
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