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Criminal Justice

Gov. Greg Abbott granted clemency to 8 Texans. George Floyd wasn’t on the list

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 23, 2021 · Floyd could still be eligible for a pardon at a later date, but it's not clear if Abbott was still considering the request.

Tags clemency George Floyd gerald goines greg abbott pardon Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

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Most Americans Oppose Presidential Self-Pardons, Poll Finds

STEVE PEOPLES / AP / EMILY SWANSON, ap

Posted on June 22, 2018 · “Pardon himself? You might as well cash in your chips and leave office,” – Bruce Novak, a retiree from Florida

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Woman Released After Trump Commutes Her Life Sentence For Nonviolent Drug Offense

AYESHA RASCOE, NPR

Posted on June 6, 2018 · Alice Marie Johnson was released hours after the president issued the order. She was in prison for more than 20 years for a first-time drug conviction. Kim Kardashian West had pushed for her release.

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Trump: I Have ‘Absolute’ Power To Pardon Myself, But Have Done Nothing Wrong

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on June 4, 2018 · President Trump followed a weekend filled with broad assertions of executive authority by stating on Twitter that he could absolve himself of wrongdoing.

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President Trump Pardons ‘Scooter’ Libby, Former Cheney Chief Of Staff

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on April 13, 2018 · Libby was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in 2007 in connection with the leaking of a CIA officer's identity

Tags lewis "scooter" libby pardon President Trump Vice President vice president dick cheney white house

In 59 Seconds

How U.S. presidents celebrate Thanksgiving- In 59 Seconds

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 21, 2017 · It all started with George Washington

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WATCH: Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys Drumstick And Wishbone

Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Posted on November 21, 2017 · After the pardoning, The White House says the turkeys will join last year's lucky birds at "Gobblers Rest"

Tags pardon Presidential Turkeys thanksgiving Trump Turkey

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Analysis: Could Trump Pardon Himself? Probably Not

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on July 30, 2017 · No president in history has done that, but some likely have contemplated it.

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Texas Democrats to kick off 2022 convention

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 14, 2022 · The convention is taking place as statewide polling shows Beto O’Rourke, the Democrat running for governor, has been closing the gap between him and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Governor’s race between Abbott and O’Rourke tightens, according to first poll since Uvalde shooting

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 16, 2022 · A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that Gov. Greg Abbott’s 15% lead has shrunk to 5% over Beto O’Rourke as more Texas voters now say gun policies are a top priority.

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Some Texas child abuse investigations for gender-affirming care put on hold again

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 10, 2022 · The ruling doesn’t apply to all families, but does halt investigations into some families as the case continues.

Tags child abuse greg abbott lgbtqia trans rights transgender

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Remembering the burial of George Floyd: Two years later, has anything changed in society?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Political and journalism experts discuss how African Americans really feel about their safety and what still needs to be fixed.

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