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PALM BEACH COUNTY — President Donald Trump voiced openness toward preemptively pardoning junior officials within his administration to shield them from potential Democratic-led Congressional probes following the 2026 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump says he’s ‘allowed’ to preemptively pardon junior administration staffers

Christian Datoc · October 24, 2026 6:55 pm

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally at Gastonia Municipal Airport in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, 2026. Trump is campaigning for Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies for Mike Collins and Rick Jackson in Georgia

Voting booth

DOJ election monitors dispatched nationwide ahead of 2026 midterms: What to know

Retired autoworker Brian Pannebecker speaks as President Donald Trump listens during an event to announce new tariffs.

Trump’s go-to Michigan auto worker gets a job and the spotlight

Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally.

Obama plays offense and defense in Cleveland: Attacking Trump while guarding his legacy

Vice President JD Vance

Despite Republican Jewish Coalition praise, Vance draws calls to publicly disavow Tucker Carlson

Mabinty Quarshie, Naomi Lim September 2, 2026 6:00 am

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent sits beside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, listening to President Donald Trump talk.

Bessent scolds US media for being ‘the best allies that the Iranians have’

Washington Examiner Staff September 2, 2026 5:08 am

Dan Caine and Frank Bradley.

Trump’s strikes against narco-terrorist boats to continue through end of term: US officials

Christian Datoc, Mike Brest September 2, 2026 5:00 am

RFK Jr.

Republicans embrace RFK Jr. — and his baggage — in bid for MAHA turnout

David Sivak September 2, 2026 5:00 am

US political commentator sentenced to two years in prison for working as Chinese agent

Washington Examiner Staff September 2, 2026 1:45 am

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, and Rep. Byron Donalds, right.

DeSantis backs Byron Donalds for Florida governor after withholding endorsement

Claire Carter September 1, 2026 11:02 pm

Donald Trump bares his teeth like a shark with his mouth wide open.

Trump implores Iranians to ‘rise up and fight’ as he shrugs off ‘worthless’ talks

Claire Carter September 1, 2026 10:11 pm

Ed Markey, left, and Seth Moulton, right

Ed Markey survives Massachusetts Senate primary challenge from Seth Moulton

Ramsey Touchberry September 1, 2026 8:42 pm

FILE - Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, sits beside defense attorney Kathryn Nester during a hearing in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on Jan. 16, 2026. (Bethany Baker/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File)

Tyler Robinson will stand trial on charges for allegedly killing Charlie Kirk: Judge

Jack Birle September 1, 2026 8:27 pm

hung cao

Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent Navy secretary

Claire Carter September 1, 2026 7:04 pm

Protesters wave transgender pride flags outside the Supreme Court.

DOJ sues Kansas school district over ‘secret gender transitions’ in first-of-its-kind lawsuit

Kaelan Deese September 1, 2026 7:00 pm

George W Bush to fundraise for Liz Cheney amid Trump-backed GOP primary challenge

Former president-turned-amateur artist George W. Bush debuting new paintings for 9/11 remembrance

Mackenzie Chase September 1, 2026 6:54 pm