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Who has Donald Trump just pardoned? A guide to the key figures

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Post date December 23, 2020
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From figures in the Russia investigation to former Republican lawmakers, a look at who’s who in the latest round of pardons

Donald Trump has granted pardons to 15 people, a group that includes a former campaign aide, three former Republican lawmakers, a Dutch lawyer charged as part of the Russia investigation, and four former government contractors convicted of killing Iraqi civilians. He also commuted the sentences of five others.

Here is what you need to know about the key figures.

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Trump loyalists aim to block Biden’s goal to rejoin Iran and Paris agreements

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Post date December 22, 2020
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Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham urge Trump to submit Iran nuclear deal and Paris climate agreement to Senate to undercut future attempts to revive them

Two prominent Trump loyalists in the US Senate, Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, are reportedly pressing the president to submit the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate agreement to the chamber for ratification, in a last-minute attempt to scupper Democratic plans to take America back into the accords.

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William Barr: no plans to name special counsel to investigate vote fraud claims

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Attorney general at odds with Trump over disputing election
Barr also rejects call for special counsel for Hunter Biden

The US attorney general, William Barr, said on Monday he has no plans to appoint a special counsel to investigate claims of fraud around the US election, which have been baselessly made by Donald Trump and many of his political allies.