Donald Trump grants Pardon to Flynn, but doesn't realize that there is no statute of limitations

• Donald Trump pardoned Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian operatives during and after the 2016 presidential campaign. The pardon was expected but drew criticism from Democrats. Trump is expected to pardon other aides and perhaps even himself before leaving office.
  

• In a Thanksgiving address, president-elect Joe Biden said, “Let’s be thankful for democracy itself.” He added: “Our democracy was tested this year, and what we learned is this: the people of America are up to the task.”
  

• About 778,000 US workers made claims for jobless benefits during this week. Unemployment and hunger are rising, as the number of coronavirus cases surge.

• Trump called into an event in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with GOP state lawmakers who spread lies about the elections. Even as his administration has begun working toward a transition, Trump claimed he won (if votes against him aren’t counted).