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'You know, Washington, D.C. is shut down, the mayor has shut it down. We have a hotel. I don't know if it's shut down - if you're allowed to use it or not - but I know the mayor has shut down Washington, D.C.,' Trump told reporters as he left for three rallies. 'And if that's the case we'll probably stay here or pick another location.'  … [Read more...] about Trump cuts guest list at his planned party inside White House from 400 to 250 saying he’ll ‘maybe’ address the nation – as Biden prepares podium in Wilmington

All four service chiefs told Congress in 2018 that they had seen no discipline, morale or unit readiness problems with transgender troops serving openly in the military. But they also acknowledged that some commanders were spending a lot of time with transgender individuals who were working through medical requirements and other transition issues. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden signs order overturning Trump’s military transgender ban saying he is letting ‘all qualified Americans serve’ but Republican John Cornyn says move shows president isn’t interested in ‘unity’

'Dr Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic — no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability — and meet the public health needs of our country in this critical moment and beyond,' Biden said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Biden ‘will repeal 2017 ban on transgender people enlisting in the military as soon as Monday’ – the latest effort by his administration to roll back many of Trump’s policies

Gary Evan Hendler: President Trump granted a full pardon to Gary Evan Hendler. This pardon is supported by former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and the Office of the Pardon Attorney. In 1984, Mr. Hendler was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and dispense controlled substances and served 3 years' probation for his crime. He is remorseful and has taken full responsibility for his criminal actions. In the 40 years since his conviction, Mr. Hendler has lived a law-abiding life and has positively contributed to his community. He is financially stable and owns a successful real estate business. Most notably, he has helped others recover from addiction. Since 1982, he has organized and led weekly AA meetings. He also has mentored many individuals on their journey to sobriety with his radio broadcasts. His former probation officer noted that Mr. Hendler had become 'integral' in the lives of many members of the community who were dealing with substance abuse issues. Further, his … [Read more...] about Google self-driving car engineer who stole 14,000 files of trade secrets before going to work for Uber is pardoned by Donald Trump

On Tuesday, senators will be sworn in to hear the trial. The trial itself will begin on Feb. 9, under an agreement reached Friday between Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, although many details of how it will go have yet to be worked out.  … [Read more...] about Joe Biden dismisses Democrats’ bid to convict Donald Trump by saying they DON’T have enough votes in the Senate – at the very moment they deliver article of impeachment