Who got pardoned, who got shorter prison sentences under Trump's clemency spree?
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump granted clemency on Tuesday to 11 people who served prison sentences for crimes in high-profile cases ranging from gambling fraud to tax evasion to drug-related charges. Trump, who has broad clemency powers granted by the Constitution, granted full pardons – a full legal forgiveness for a crime – to seven people and…
Trump declares himself 'chief law enforcement officer' as he issues numerous pardons
President Trump on Tuesday exercised his pardon power, granting clemency to or commuting the sentences of nearly a dozen people convicted of crimes, including former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and junk bond pioneer Michael Milken. Trump also referred to himself as the nation’s “chief law enforcement officer,” a title typically reserved for the attorney general.…
Missing 6-year-old South Carolina girl's death ruled homicide by asphyxiation
A child’s polka dot boot and a soup ladle with fresh dirt on it led police to the body of a 6-year-old kidnapping and homicide victim, South Carolina police said Tuesday. First grader Faye Marie Swetlik, who was found last week near her home in Cayce, a suburb of Columbia, died by asphyxiation at the…
There are only three viable presidential candidates, according to Mike Bloomberg's campaign
WASHINGTON — Only three candidates out of the more than half dozen vying for the White House have a viable path to the nomination, a senior official for the Mike Bloomberg campaign told reporters Tuesday. Bloomberg states director Dan Kanninen said that “we are really down to a race where there are three people left…
What if Trump Wins? Europeans Fear a More Permanent Shift Against Them
MUNICH — There was a lot for diplomats and policymakers to consider when they gathered at a recent global security conference in Munich: China rising, Russia meddling, Germany weakening. But the inescapable question — the one that might change the world most immediately for Europe — was whether President Donald Trump would win reelection in…
Limbaugh: Trump Told Me to ‘Never Apologize’ for Homophobic Buttigieg Remarks
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh on Tuesday addressed the controversy over his homophobic attacks on Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, revealing that President Donald Trump called him and advised him to “never apologize” for the remarks. Last week, Limbaugh—who earlier this month was awarded the Medal of Freedom by Trump—sparked intense backlash when he…
What prior debates reveal about Bloomberg under pressure
At this point in the Democratic presidential primary, most Americans have probably seen a Mike Bloomberg ad on TV. The billionaire former New York mayor has already spent more promoting his candidacy than any other presidential candidate in history: $338.7 million, to be exact. But on Wednesday night Bloomberg himself will finally appear, live and…
Mila Kunis et Ashton Kutcher « surexcités » avant la naissance de leur bébé
A la fois attendue et redoutée, la naissance du futur bébé de Mila Kunis et Ashton Kutcher a le don de mettre les deux acteurs dans tous leurs états. Patience, l’arrivée de leur fille est prévue dans les prochains jours. En attendant, le couple planifie les derniers détails. A force de vouloir trop bien faire,…
Romain Duris, si beau et si bronzé à San Sebastian
Invité à présenter Une nouvelle amie, le conte de François Ozon, Romain Duris s’est montré sous son meilleur jour. Le teint hâlé et le costume sombre, l’acteur revêt son habit de sex-symbol du cinéma français. L’été a été bon pour Romain Duris, et la rentrée n’en est que meilleure pour nous! En arrivant souriant, reposé…
Kanye West aime toutes les Kardashian
Avant d’être un homme rangé avec femme et enfant, Kanye West était un vrai séducteur. Des archives de son blog laissent même entendre que le rappeur s’est un temps laissé tenter par Kourtney Kardashian, avant d’épouser sa soeur… Kim Kardashian et ses soeurs partagent plus de points communs qu’on ne le pense. Même brun étincelant,…