The Daily Populous

Thursday January 21st, 2021 morning edition

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Hours after he was sworn into office, U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to revoke the permit that would allow the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project to continue.

4:02 Alberta economist argues Canada should push back against Keystone XL decision Alberta economist argues Canada should push back against Keystone XL decision.

Trudeau continued, saying despite the decision on the Keystone XL pipeline, he welcomed other executive orders Biden signed.

3:01 TC Energy halts Keystone XL pipeline project TC Energy halts Keystone XL pipeline project.

2:29 Alberta Premier ‘disappointed’ by reaction from Canadian officials over cancellation of Keystone XL Alberta Premier ‘disappointed’ by reaction from Canadian officials over cancellation of Keystone XL.

2:28 Alberta premier blasts Biden’s plan to nix Keystone XL project Alberta premier blasts Biden’s plan to nix Keystone XL project.

Earlier on Wednesday, TC Energy Corp. suspended work on the Keystone XL project in anticipation of the permit being removed. »

Biden fires Michael Pack, Kathleen Kraninger, and Peter Robb, three awful Trump appointees.

Authored by slate.com
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Hours into his presidency, Biden has already ousted three of his predecessors’ most unqualified and corrupt appointees.

First, Biden terminated Michael Pack, who was confirmed to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media in June.

Pack also illegally fired the board of the Open Technology Fund, which promotes international internet freedom, and replaced them with Republican activists. »

Biden executive orders: President signs mask mandate, repeals Mulsim Ban and rejoins Paris Climate Agreement

Authored by independent.co.uk

Mr Biden kicked off his presidency by issuing his much anticipated 100-day mask challenge to the country, pairing it with an executive order to mandate mask wearing in all federal buildings and during interstate travel.

On immigration, Mr Biden can pause or undo nearly every policy pursued by Mr Trump over the last four years.

“We’re going to rejoin the Paris climate accord as of today,” Mr Biden proudly announced at his Oval Office signing ceremony. »

Romney: Founders didn't intend pardons to be used for 'cronies'

Authored by thehill.com
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"I can't imagine the founders in providing for pardon power for a president anticipated that presidents would use it to reward political friends, and as a result I would hope that we could develop a tradition of more narrowly providing pardons," Romney said.

Romney said there should be a tradition of “not providing them to people who are cronies or political individuals.”.

He also pardoned former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham (R-Calif.), who served an eight-year prison sentence for receiving bribes. »