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Senators Press for Scrutiny of Blanche’s Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry

15 juillet 2026 à 18:35
During his confirmation hearing, the acting attorney general refused to discuss the termination of an investigation into a commutation issued by President Trump.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor

3 juillet 2026 à 22:06
The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.

© Acacia Johnson for The New York Times

One of the pardoned men was Mackenzie Spurlock, of Wasilla, Alaska, who had been charged with removing emissions controls from vehicles.

Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies

1 juillet 2026 à 19:33
In moving to ban a potent synthetic version of kratom, the president’s team paved the way for more sales for makers of rival botanic supplements, who had aggressively lobbied for the change.

© Nick Oxford for The New York Times

After President Trump’s victory, companies selling kratom supplements and their executives ramped up their spending on lobbyists with ties to his administration and donations to his political operation.
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