Month: January 2021

President Donald Trump issued a raft of 11th-hour pardons and commutations early Wednesday that included his onetime political strategist, a former top fundraiser and two well-known rappers but not himself … Read More

The batch of 73 pardons and 70 commutations issued in the final hours of his presidency was expected, and is in keeping with a long-standing presidential tradition of exercising clemency … Read More

“President Trump granted a full pardon to Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., also known as ‘Lil Wayne,’” the statement from White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany read. “Mr. Carter pled guilty … Read More

China’s highest-profile entrepreneur, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma, has appeared in a video posted online, ending a 2 1/2-month disappearance from public view that prompted speculation about his status and his … Read More

Trump told people that after much deliberation, he had decided to pardon Bannon as one of his final acts in office. “President Trump granted a full pardon to Stephen Bannon. … Read More

‘To heal we must remember’: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris pray for the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID on the eve of the inauguration as buildings light up … Read More

Asian shares are mostly higher, ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration as U.S. president By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer January 20, 2021, 4:00 AM • 4 min read TOKYO — … Read More

In the past it has been a courtesy to provide transitioning office space and resources to departing secretaries of defense. “Given Mr. Miller’s acting capacity in that role, as well … Read More

Asian shares are mostly higher, ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration as U.S. president By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer January 20, 2021, 3:22 AM • 4 min read Share to … Read More