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Trump commutes George Santos sentence: frees ex‑congressman immediately

President Trump signed a commutation releasing former Rep. George Santos from his federal prison sentence effective immediately, igniting fierce political blowback, legal questions and calls for investigations into the pardon decision

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42 per month - FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 MAX production to 42 planes a month

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"I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!" — President Donald Trump

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Trump commutes George Santos sentence: frees ex‑congressman immediately

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US Navy holds survivors after strike on suspected drug smuggling vessel

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Army Corps pauses 11 billion in projects amid shutdown

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John Bolton pleads not guilty to classified information charges

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FAA allows Boeing to boost 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month

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Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title amid Epstein fallout

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US and UN sanction ex security head and gang leader in Haiti

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US masses 10,000 troops near Venezuela as tensions escalate

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