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Sources have told CNN that yesterday there was a White House meeting where Donald Trump’s list of final pardons was confirmed. They report that the list includes “white collar criminals, high-profile rappers” but not the president himself. They report:
The final batch of clemency actions is expected to include a mix of criminal justice reform-minded pardons and more controversial ones secured or doled out to political allies.
Julian Assange is not currently believed to among the people receiving pardons, but the list is still fluid and that could change, too. It’s also not certain whether Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon will receive a pardon.
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Welcome to our live coverage of US politics in the week that will see Joe Biden become the 46th president of the United States. Here’s a quick catch-up on where we are today…
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