Analysis: In Pardoning Hunter, Biden Sounds a Lot Like Trump

The president complained about selective prosecution and political pressure in a system he has spent his political life defending.

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Hunter Biden Likely Wouldn’t Qualify for a Pardon Recommendation Under Justice Dept. Criteria

The Office of the Pardon Attorney mostly recommends full pardons for people who have already served their sentences. Hunter Biden has not been sentenced.

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D.E.A. Pick Has Trump Connections but Is Rooted in Local Law Enforcement

Sheriff Chad Chronister, who has spent decades in Hillsborough County, Fla., is likely to face an array of challenges should he be confirmed as the agency’s administrator.

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Kash Patel Would Bring Bravado and Baggage to F.B.I. Role

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to run the F.B.I. has a record in and out of government that is likely to raise questions during his Senate confirmation hearings.

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Biden’s Visit to Africa Will Focus on History and Economic Hope

In Angola on likely his last overseas trip in office, the president will tour a slavery museum and spotlight a rail corridor that is part of his administration’s strategy in the region.

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Monday Briefing: Rebels Advance in Syria

Plus, the vast network of undersea internet cables.

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Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted

Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.

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C.E.O. of Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler and Jeep, Resigns

The company, facing slumping sales, announced that Carlos Tavares would step down immediately and that a search for a new chief was underway.

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Relatives of Subway Choking Victim Jordan Neely Must Relive His Death Daily

In life, Jordan Neely’s family lost him to mental illness. After his death, his father and uncle have steeled themselves to attend the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny each day.

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Trump Offers Massad Boulos Middle East Adviser Role

The announcement on Sunday was the second time this weekend that President-elect Donald J. Trump offered an influential post to an in-law.

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