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December 3, 2020 4:26 PM

In his final weeks, Trump could dole out many pardons to friends, allies

The president could shield his allies from some prosecution. Critics say Trump is trying to help cronies — and maybe himself — escape accountability.

by Ryan Lucas

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December 3, 2020 12:32 PM

Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear President Donald Trump’s lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying the case must first wind its way through lower courts.

by The Associated Press

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December 3, 2020 11:34 AM

Trump rushes to lock in oil drilling in Arctic Wildlife Refuge before Biden's term

The Jan. 6 auction was set before the end of the comment and nominations period. If leases are finalized before Joe Biden takes office, they could be difficult to revoke.

by Tegan Hanlon

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December 3, 2020 10:26 AM

Ivanka Trump deposed in inauguration fund lawsuit

President Donald Trump's eldest daughter gave a deposition this week in connection with the suit, being heard in a Washington, D.C. court. She condemned the investigation on Twitter.

by Brian Naylor

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December 3, 2020 6:34 AM

Trump seriously considering 2024 run as he continues false 2020 claims

Three sources in President Donald Trump's orbit tell NPR he is considering running for a second term as president in 2024. Trump himself alluded to it at a private party this week.

by Tamara Keith and Franco Ordoñez

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December 3, 2020 6:16 AM

Top Democrats back off demands for larger COVID-19 bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are breaking from their demand for more than $2 trillion in coronavirus relief spending to move toward a compromise.

by Kelsey Snell

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December 3, 2020 4:15 AM

Trump allies discourage Georgia residents from voting in January runoff

Some Georgia Republicans have continued the president's crusade to seek to have the state's election results overturned following Donald Trump's White House loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

by Alana Wise

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December 3, 2020 3:41 AM

Lawmakers barrel ahead on defense bill plans, balking at Trump veto threat

President Donald Trump threatened to veto the annual defense bill if it doesn't include a provision to end a liability shield for tech companies. Key lawmakers say it's too late for such a demand.

by Claudia Grisales

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December 2, 2020 5:16 PM

Grounded: Emotional support animals no longer guaranteed free flights

The Department of Transportation won't require airlines to accommodate animals other than legitimate service dogs. The decision comes after reports of fraudulent service animal claims.

by Dustin Jones

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December 2, 2020 2:53 PM

Talk of 'preemptive' pardons by Trump raises questions: What can he do?

Presidents have awarded clemency in this way before, but it's certainly not the usual course of action. And there are unresolved questions about what might be to come.

by Brian Naylor

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