president trump is exploring his hardening powers, summa president trump's lawyers are undercutthe limitso robert s mueller the birds russia investigation, bringing a case against what they allege conflicts ofct -- interest and discussing the president's authority to grant pardons, according to people familiar with the effort. as trump has asked his advisers to pardon aids, family members, even himself in connection with a pro, according to one of those people. a second person said that trump lawyers have been discussing the president's hardening powers -- pardoning powers amongst themselves. you about attorney general jeff sessions. should he stay in his post after the president criticized him? the new york times article. democrats, (202) 748-8000. republicans, (202) 748-8001. .ndependents, (202) 748-8002 brooklyn, democratic line. good morning. i amr: how are you? host: good. you think the attorney general should remain where he is or step down? caller: i really do not like sessions, however at this point i think the president is now trying to get rid of him so that he can get to muelle