Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics - The Associated Press

1. Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics  The Associated Press
2. Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency  CNN
3. Critics slam Trumps pardons for Capitol rioters, including several Maryland offenders  Fox Baltimore
4. Analysis | The GOP’s stunning response to Trump pardoning those who assaulted police  The Washington Post
5. ‘Betrayed': Former DC officer seeks protection after Jan. 6 attackers pardoned  NBC Washington