Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers several key news stories. It begins with the president considering 100 pardons and commutations, including the possibility of pardoning himself, though aides and Senator Lindsey Graham advise against it. The FBI is vetting National Guard troops for potential threats during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, reflecting heightened security concerns after recent riots. Lastly, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained for parole violations upon returning to Moscow from Germany, where he was recovering from a poisoning incident he attributes to President Putin.

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What is the president reportedly considering regarding pardons?

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What advice have aides given to the president regarding pardoning himself?

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What concerns do federal agents have regarding the National Guard troops?

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What was Alexei Navalny detained for upon his return to Russia?

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What does Navalny blame on Russian President Vladimir Putin?

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