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Tuesday 2/18

DJT goes on pardon/clemency spree freeing many famously corrupt people including Rod Blagojevich, Edward DeBartolo Jr., Bernie Kerik, Michael Milken (source).
ICE is using notes from mandatory therapy sessions as evidence against immigrant children (source).
GAO investigating DJT's aid to farmers and whether said aid was being steered to political allies (source).
Pompeo pledges economic aid to Europe (source).

Wednesday 2/19

U.S. cheese and wine companies hit by DJT tariffs (source).
DJT might have offered Julian Assange a pardon if he'd help cover up Russian hacking (source, including info on the credibility of claim).
DJT overrules California to divert water to farmers, California expected to fight in courts (source).

Thursday 2/20

Roger Stone sentenced to 3 years in prison (source).
In case there was any doubt, Russia is working to get DJT re-elected, DJT fires his intelligence chief for bringing him this news (source).
DJT names Richard Grenell, who has no relevant experience, Director of National Intelligence (source).
State Dept. brings Americans infected with coronavirus back to the U.S. against CDC advice (source).

Friday 2/21

U.S. - Taliban truce (source).
EPA proposes absolving chemical manufacturers of the clean-up costs of their cancer-causing chemicals (source).
Barr argues against computer encryption (source).

Map of the week

Legislative update

Legislation signed into law
Legislation awaiting DJT's signature
- 7 minor bills
Legislation passed in the House, awaiting Senate - no action
- 399 total pending bills sitting on McConnell's desk
Legislation passed in the Senate, awaiting House
- Resolution forbidding military action against Iran that had not been approved by Congress https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/sjres68
- 2 minor bills
- 117 total pending bills sitting on Pelosi's desk

21 February 2020