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Mitch McConnell At Odds With Trump: Opposes Pardons For January 6 Rioters

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022capitolhilltim

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes Donald Trump’s pledge to possibly pardon some individuals who have been arrested for the January 6 riot at the […]

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Colorado Gov. Polis Commutes 110-Year Sentence for Trucker in Deadly Crash, Pardons Hundreds of Marijuana Convictions

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021capitolhilltim

Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis concluded 2021 by using his executive powers to offer some mercy. Polis commuted a controversial 110 year sentence from a […]

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Thousands Beg President Joe Biden for Mercy as He Pardons a Couple of Turkeys

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021capitolhilltim

Joe Biden kept the absurd tradition of pardoning turkeys before Thanksgiving by continuing it on Friday. Biden presented the two bird, Peanut Butter and Jelly […]