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Headline Roundup August 26, 2017

Trump Pardons Arpaio

White House,Politics

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President Trump issued his first presidential pardon to Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of contempt of court. Arpaio is the controversial former Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona.

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McCain on Arpaio Pardon: 'No One Is Above the Law'

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McCain on Arpaio Pardon: 'No One Is Above the Law'

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., blasted President Donald Trump's decision to pardon a former Arizona sheriff who was accused of racially profiling Latinos.

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President Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio

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President Trump has pardoned controversial former Sheriff Joe Arpaio for a misdemeanor criminal contempt conviction.

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"A Presidential Endorsement of Racism": Trump Harshly Criticized For Pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio

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The White House has announced President Trump has pardoned Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio who was recently convicted of contempt of court for defying a court order to stop his deputies from racial profiling.

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