TRUMP ISSUES PARDON TO FORMER REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN BUYER AFTER INSIDER TRADING CONVICTION. (PHOTO).

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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer after insider trading conviction    President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer, who served nearly two years in prison after being convicted of insider trading tied to post-congressional consulting work. Buyer was sentenced in 2023 to 22 months in prison for illegal stock trades made while working as a consultant and lobbyist. He was ordered to forfeit more than $350,000 in ill-gotten gains and pay a $10,000 fine. He was released from custody in 2025 after his conviction was upheld, with the Supreme Court declining to take up his appeal earlier this year. In issuing the pardon, Trump described Buyer’s service as a judge advocate general in the U.S. Army and his time in Congress as “distinguished and highly productive.” The pardon, dated Thursday and released by the White House on Friday, grants Buyer “a full, complete, and unconditional pardon.” Buyer has maint...

MARCO RUBIO SWORN IN AS U. S. SECRETARY OF STATE BY VICE PRESIDENT JAMES VANCE. (PHOTO).


 Marco Rubio Sworn In as US Secretary of State by Vice President James Vance


Marco Rubio, a seasoned politician, attorney, and diplomat, has officially taken office as the United States Secretary of State. The swearing-in ceremony, conducted by Vice President James Vance, took place on Tuesday.


Rubio's appointment follows his unanimous confirmation by the Senate (99-0) on Monday, making him the first permanent member of Donald Trump’s cabinet in his second term as President.


As Secretary of State, Rubio will play a critical role in shaping US foreign policy, particularly regarding relations with China and Latin America. During his Senate foreign relations committee hearing, he endorsed Trump’s “America First” approach, describing it as a “commonsense realization.”


Rubio's prior roles include serving as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2006–2008) and as a US Senator. His extensive legislative experience is expected to shape his diplomatic strategies in his new role.

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