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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Set for Pardon Amid Controversy

Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez is about to receive a pardon from President Donald Trump. This news comes after Vázquez admitted to a campaign finance violation. The case also involves a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Vázquez's legal team argued that the prosecutors were being

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Taxpayer Money Shouldn't Fund Capitol Rioters, Say Democrats

Senate Democrats are pushing for new laws to stop taxpayer money from going to people who attacked the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This comes five years after the event. One proposed law would prevent any compensation fund for the rioters. Another law would stop federal money from being used t

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Pardon Drama: Trump and Herzog at Odds Over Netanyahu's Fate

A heated debate is unfolding over a potential pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U. S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had assured him a pardon for Netanyahu was in the works. However, Herzog's office swiftly denied this, stating no such

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

A Surprising Pardon: Trump Frees Texas Congressman

President Donald Trump made headlines by pardoning Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife. This move came as a shock to many, especially since Cuellar has been vocal against President Joe Biden's immigration policies. Trump claimed that the couple was targeted for their political views, ca

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Israel's President Faces Big Decision: Should Netanyahu Be Pardoned?

President Isaac Herzog is now in a tough spot. He has to decide if he will pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing serious corruption charges. Herzog says he will only think about what is best for the country when making this decision. The request for a pardon has caused a

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Netanyahu's Pardon Bid Sparks Debate in Israel

In a surprising move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked for a pardon while his corruption trial is still ongoing. This request has caused quite a stir in the country. Netanyahu's lawyers say that the trial is making it hard for him to do his job as prime minister. They also claim that

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

Israeli Leader Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

In a surprising move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog to pardon him in his ongoing corruption trial. This request is highly unusual because the trial is still happening. It came shortly after former U. S. President Donald Trump wrote to President Herzog, asking

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Surprising Move: Pardoning a Convicted Ex-President

President Donald Trump has announced that he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras. Hernandez was found guilty in 2024 of serious crimes related to drugs and weapons. He was given a long prison sentence of 45 years. Trump said on social media that he made this decision

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardon List: A Controversial Move

Trump's recent pardons stir up old debates. After his 2020 election loss, Trump has been trying to change the narrative. He has pardoned many people involved in trying to overturn the election results. This includes some big names. Trump's actions send a strong message. He pardoned over 1, 500 peop

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