Trump can't pardon Tina Peters in election tampering case
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President Donald Trump announced he will “pardon” one of his supporters convicted on state charges related to the 2020 election
Trump lashed out at Democrats in his Truth Social post announcing his pardon of Peters, who is currently serving a 9-year prison sentence.
Democrat Michael Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison and reported to a minimum-security federal prison camp in West Virginia earlier this fall. An appeals court denied his request to be released while an appeal is pending.
Fetterman’s ardent support for Israel during its yearslong war with Gaza has alienated many of his more liberal colleagues and the Democratic Party’s base.
John Keeler, a former lawmaker and casino executive, is seeking a pardon for his role in funneling casino cash to a Republican political group.
President Trump granted clemency to 1,600 people in 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what they have in common.
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After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post
After his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.
The President’s Residence unequivocally denied any connection between Herzog and the memorandum. Officials told reporters that Herzog did not know the document until the media contacted him.