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Austin Kim reports on Newsy about Rod Blagojevich's release after Trump commuted his sentence. Blagojevich expressed gratitude and aims to help the wrongfully incarcerated. Julian Assange's lawyer claims Trump offered a pardon if Assange denied Russian involvement in the DNC email leaks, which the White House denies. The DNC emails were published by WikiLeaks before the 2016 election. John Rood, a top Pentagon official, resigned reportedly due to policy disagreements with Trump.

What was one of the reasons for Rod Blagojevich's conviction?

• He leaked classified information.

• He evaded taxes.

• He committed bank fraud.

• He attempted to sell a Senate seat.

What did Julian Assange's lawyer claim about the Trump administration?

• They offered to pardon Assange.

• They offered Assange a job.

• They threatened Assange with extradition.

• They ignored Assange's case.

What was the White House's response to the claim about Assange?

• They confirmed the offer.

• They postponed the discussion.

• They denied making the offer.

• They had no comment.

Who resigned from the Pentagon at President Trump's request?

• John Rood

• James Mattis

• Mark Esper

• Robert Gates

What was a reported reason for John Rood's resignation?

• Disagreements on policy issues

• Health concerns

• A new job offer

• Retirement plans