Trump defends his decision to pardon January 6 rioters

January 21, 2025 - 8:15pm EST
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Trump said those prosecuted for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had served long enough, and he sought to shift criticism to a set of preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden.

Apr 2 - 12:44pm EDT

As he broke a record set when Thurmond stood against the Civil Rights Act, Booker said, "I'm not here, though, because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because, as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful."

Apr 2 - 9:43am EDT

Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.

Apr 2 - 9:43am EDT

Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.

Apr 2 - 5:00am EDT

Trump said his administration will apply a 10% tariff on all imports, and that other trading partners will face additional "reciprocal tariffs" ranging as high as 49%.

Apr 2 - 5:00am EDT

Trump said his administration will apply a 10% tariff on all imports, and that other trading partners will face additional "reciprocal tariffs" ranging as high as 49%.

Apr 2 - 5:00am EDT

Twenty-two states say the Trump administration is illegally freezing money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The administration says the funding is just being "reviewed" and isn't frozen.

Apr 2 - 4:26am EDT

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., gave the longest Senate floor speech in the chamber's history — more than 25 hours — in protest of Trump administration policies.

Apr 2 - 4:21am EDT

President Trump's endorsement and Elon Musk's money weren't enough to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which liberals will hold onto. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.

Apr 2 - 4:18am EDT

Congress ground to a halt due to uprisings in both chambers. Sen. Cory Booker gave a record-breaking speech, and a fight in the House over remote voting for new parents brought work to a standstill.