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When then-candidate Donald Trump was stumping for office, he repeatedly promised to 'drain the swamp' inside the DC beltway. But according to Business Insider, a New York Times investigative report reveals the Trump administration is decidedly boggy. Individuals, foreign governments, and lobbyists are spending big at President Donald Trump's resorts and hotels, and, in turn, are benefitting from his administration. 60 individuals had spent $12 million in Trump's businesses and, in some form, saw their interests advanced by his administration. After his inauguration, Trump did not divest himself of his business holdings entirely, meaning he continues to profit from them.
Special Counsel Jack Smith announces that an indictment accusing former US president Donald Trump of illegally taking highly classified documents was unsealed. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden was not given advance notice of the Justice Department's appointment Friday of a special prosecutor to investigate his political rival Donald Trump, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters, saying, "we were not given advance notice, we were not aware of this investigation." SOUNDBITE
Après un siècle de silence, les klingons refont surface. Déterminés à réunifier leur empire, ils déclarent la guerre à la Fédération des planètes unies. Officier en disgrâce de la Starfleet, Michael Burnham se retrouve au centre du conflit.
Following the violent attack on the US Capitol, federal officials launched the most extensive counterterrorism probe since September 11, 2001. Meanwhile, the heads of the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security--and the President himself--have remained essentially silent. But according to CNN, the Federal Bureau of Investigation means business. And FBI Director Christopher Wray doesn't mind saying so. Wray says the agency is monitoring 'extensive' online chatter about future protests and warned the men and women who wreaked havoc on the Capitol. We know who you are, if you're out there and FBI agents are coming to find you. Christopher Wray Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation The insurrection was fueled by President Donald Trump's lies about his definitive election loss. It also exposed the reach of baseless conspiracy theories that have radicalized Americans to the point that they laid siege to their own Capitol.
The NY Times reports that Pres. Donald Trump has spoken to aides about pardoning himself in the days before he leaves office. The report said Trump has had several conversations about the topic since Election Day. The president has pondered about the legal and political impact if he were to pardon himself. Trump hasn't been shy about giving out executive clemency grants like gifts to his friends. Pardoning himself would be an extraordinary use of the constitutional power. Business Insider said Trump pardoning himself would put the U.S. in uncharted legal territory.