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Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.

President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominees for key Cabinet positions will have hearings for their Senate confirmation on Capitol Hill this week. Nominees will first face committees with subject areas of relevance for their posts.

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum testified before the committee in his confirmation hearing on Thursday, Jan 16.

Many prominent Republicans, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Vice President JD Vance and Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi, had suggested that Trump would review the cases individually. But, as he had long promised, Trump’s actions were much more sweeping.

President Donald Trump notched two victories on Thursday as he pushed to get his top officials in place. He also faced new legal challenges.

Damian Johnston, circled in yellow, is shown inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The photo was included in a criminal complaint against Johnston. (Image from U.S. District Court document)WASHINGTON (North Dakota Monitor) – Charges against a former North Dakota man who was at the U.

Some Congressional Republicans expressed dismay over President Donald Trump's pardons, which included people convicted of assaulting police during the Capitol riot.

Legislators considered a bill on Monday that would give North Dakota renters more protections during their move-out process, a proposition strongly opposed by property managers. House Bill 1272 ...

The National Association of Interpretation recently recognized the effort with The Difficult Topics award for its 2024 Interpretive Media Awards. This recognition highlights the State Historical Society's reinterpretation of the Whitestone Hill state Historic Site near Kulm.

A new bill introduced by State Senator David Hogue aims to explore the potential to expand the state’s energy industry by adding nuclear power.

When faced with questions about the pardons on Capitol Hill last Wednesday, Pam Bondi, Trump’s Attorney General pick, said if necessary, she’ll advise on a-case-by-case basis. “The pardons ...