US Domestic News Highlights: Pardons, Policy Moves, and Legal Changes
President Trump considers pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell and Diddy, while the government faces subsidy expirations and legal changes. Notable moves include CIA and FDA leadership changes, Harvard facing lawsuits over mishandled cadavers, and Trump's executive order for resource access in Alaska.
President Trump has hinted at possible pardons for Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, stirring controversy. Maxwell's conviction for assisting Jeffrey Epstein in heinous crimes remains a sensitive topic. Meanwhile, Diddy has sought clemency following a prostitution-related conviction.
The Essential Air Service program faces a funding crisis due to the partial government shutdown, with services for rural air connections set to expire imminently. The Transportation Department is scrambling to find budget solutions to maintain coverage.
In further news, the Department of Justice supports military actions against organized crime via a confidential legal opinion. These developments highlight an administration pivoting through varied domestic challenges, ranging from healthcare reform acceleration to Harvard's courtroom troubles over illegal body part trades.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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