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From me and Joan E Greve:

Good night from the Washington Monument, looking down at our gorgeous National Mall, ready for #Inauguration2021 #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/HqoeaIwcmN

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In his final hours in office, Trump is expected to pardon more than 100 people, including political allies, friends and cronies. He has already granted clemency to principal figures from his 2016 campaign.

In seeking to promote his self-interest, Trump is merely following in the footsteps of White House predecessors. Under article two of the US constitution, presidents enjoy broad and unchallengeable powers to pardon individuals for federal crimes. This right is without limit", the supreme court has ruled.

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