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Why Is Trump Pardoning Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar? New York Magazine a day ago    The pardon of Henry Cuellar and Trump - Aliyev cordially transactional relationship AI Overview U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, who were facing federal bribery and money laundering charges related to an Azerbaijani energy company. This pardon has been a major point of discussion in light of the alleged cordially transactional relationship between Trump and Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] The Pardon of Henry Cuellar Details of the Charges: Cuellar and his wife were indicted in 2024 for allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijani state-owned energy company and a Mexican bank. In exchange, prosecutors alleged that Cuellar agreed to influence legislation favorable to Azerbaijan and deliver a pro-Azerbaijan speech on the House floor. The Pardon: On December 3, 202...

  AUDIO Arrest of a suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case Conversations - News Review   |    Post Link 6:20 AM 12/5/2025 news today Today's top news stories for Friday, December 5, 2025, include the  Supreme Court's ruling on the Texas voting map , the  arrest of a suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case , and ongoing developments regarding U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats.   U.S. News Supreme Court Ruling : The Supreme Court reinstated Texas's congressional map, a decision poised to boost Republican seats in the 2026 midterm elections and marks a major victory for the Trump administration. Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested : Authorities have arrested Brian Cole Jr. in Washington D.C. in connection with pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, ending a years-long investigation. Military Strikes Controversy : The Pentagon confirmed another U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat ...