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theblaze.comworld3 days ago
Minnesota Pardon Board Erases Decades-Old Conviction of Hmong Immigrant
Federal authorities removed Tou Lue Vang following a state pardon that nullified the conviction used to support his deportation order. The Minnesota Board of Pardons, chaired by Governor Tim Walz, acted unanimously citing family impact.
Fox Newspolitics9 days ago
Trump pardons nine people convicted of Clean Air Act violations
President Trump granted clemency to nine individuals convicted of tampering with diesel emissions controls. The pardons cover convictions tied to the sale and installation of devices that bypass federal emissions requirements.
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theglobeandmail.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Trump Lifts Turkey Sanctions and Pardons Eleven for Emissions Violations
President Trump announced during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the United States will remove sanctions imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system. The move could ease Turkey's path back toward the F-35 fighter jet program.
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politics9 days ago
President issues 11 pardons ahead of Fourth of July
The president granted clemency to two men convicted of fraud and nine others facing Clean Air Act charges for modifying truck emissions controls. The action occurred one day before national Independence Day events.
nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
President Issues Pardons for Emissions and Fraud Convictions
The president signed pardons for six people convicted of Clean Air Act violations and two additional individuals with prior fraud and unspecified convictions. The White House said the actions address regulatory enforcement and post-conviction conduct.
Fox Newspolitics10 days ago
Trump Announces Full Pardons for Six in Diesel Emissions Case
President Donald Trump granted full executive pardons to six people on Friday. The move covers convictions linked to disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks. Fox News reported the announcement via a Truth Social post and Oval Office remarks.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days agoUpdated
President Trump Pardons 11 People on July 4 for Emissions and Other Offenses
Nine of the pardons covered Clean Air Act convictions tied to vehicle emissions bypass devices. Trump also signed a memo directing the EPA to allow vehicle modifications.
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nbcnews.compolitics10 days ago
President Trump Discusses Possible Pardon for Sean Combs
President Trump has held private discussions about granting clemency to Sean Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for transportation to engage in prostitution. The talks occur as the president considers a larger group of potential pardons ahead of the July 4 holiday.
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nbcnews.compolitics10 days ago
President Trump Signs Pardons Ending Emissions and Clean Air Prosecutions
President Trump is issuing pardons and clemency actions focused on emissions and clean air enforcement. The moves target Biden-era regulatory prosecutions and mark the start of a wider clemency effort.
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Fox Newspolitics11 days agoUpdated
Minnesota Board of Pardons Grants Pardon to Laos National Convicted of Child Sexual Assault
State officials pardoned a Laos national previously convicted of sexually assaulting a child, clearing his record shortly before a scheduled deportation. Federal authorities had detained the individual last year during enforcement operations in Minnesota.
abcnews.go.compolitics30 days agoUpdated
President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden stated on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast that the December 2024 pardon will be one of the first things written about his father. He said Joe Biden chose him over his political legacy.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Officers Convicted in 2020 Fatal Police Pursuit Sue U.S. for Malicious Prosecution After Trump Pardons
Two former Metropolitan Police Department officers filed a civil lawsuit Monday seeking damages for malicious prosecution after their convictions were vacated following presidential pardons.
msnbc.compolitics37 days ago
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Who Was Convicted of Insider Trading on T-Mobile-Sprint Merger
Buyer, convicted in 2023 of securities fraud tied to the T-Mobile-Sprint merger, received a full pardon after 52 lawmakers backed the request.
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msnbc.compolitics36 days agoUpdated
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Convicted of Insider Trading in 2023
The pardon covers Buyer's 2023 insider trading conviction and 22-month prison sentence. Buyer, 67, had been released in 2025 after serving nearly two years.
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news.sky.comworld38 days ago
Iran Pardons Over 2,000 Prisoners, Excludes Security Offenses
Iran's judiciary requested and received approval for the release of more than 2,000 prisoners. The clemency covers low-level offenders and economic detainees but leaves protesters, activists, and journalists in custody.
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crooksandliars.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendant Elias Irizarry, Who Is Later Appointed to Special Operations Policy Role at Pentagon
@CBSNews reported that Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty for entering the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, now serves as a special assistant with top-secret clearance in the Defense Department.
msnbc.compolitics37 days agoSourced
Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer, Convicted of Insider Trading Securities Fraud
The June 4 action restores voting, jury service, federal office, and firearm rights removed by Buyer’s securities-fraud conviction.
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Biden Pardons Hunter Biden; Trump Compares Him to Democratic Senate Candidates
President Trump told reporters Thursday that Hunter Biden might succeed in a 2028 Democratic primary if candidates with controversies like Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner remain competitive. Trump made the comments during an event on coal energy investments.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Rumored 250-Pardon Proposal for Nation’s 250th Birthday Spurs Clemency Applications, Including From Shkreli and Holmes
A reported White House proposal to issue 250 pardons ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary has drawn new clemency applications from Martin Shkreli and Elizabeth Holmes, though the plan remains in early discussion.
New York Postpolitics45 days ago
Minnesota Governor Pardons Man Convicted of 1994 Armed Robbery
The governor called a special session of the state Board of Pardons to review the case before a scheduled June deportation. The Clemency Review Commission voted unanimously to grant the pardon after the man had served his sentence and started a painting business.
asiaone.comworld49 days ago
Cambodia Pardons Opposition Politician Kem Sokha
Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen announced the pardon of opposition figure Kem Sokha on Monday. The move ends house arrest but leaves political and travel restrictions in place.
time.comworld50 days ago
Justice Department Removes Jan. 6 News Releases From Website
The Department of Justice has removed news releases about Biden-era prosecutions of Jan. 6 defendants, describing the material as partisan propaganda. The action follows President Trump's January 2025 pardons and a new compensation fund for those investigated.
realitytea.compolitics61 days ago
White House Officials Weigh Plan for President Trump to Issue 250 Pardons
White House officials are considering a proposal for President Trump to grant 250 pardons to coincide with the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. The plan remains under discussion according to people familiar with the matter. No final decision has been made.
techjuice.pkfinance62 days ago
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao After He Served Four Months for BSA Violations
Changpeng Zhao received a full unconditional pardon from President Trump on October 21, 2025, clearing his record after serving four months in prison for a Banking Secrecy Act violation. Zhao, who founded Binance and stepped down as part of a plea deal, said the pardon restores h…
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Congressional Democrats Investigate Trump Pardons and Commutations
Senate and House Democrats have begun an investigation into whether some pardons and commutations issued by President Trump involved pay-to-play dynamics. The probe focuses on what Democrats describe as suspicious circumstances surrounding certain grants of clemency. One of the t…
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msnbc.compolitics66 days ago
Trump Pardons Officials Convicted of Public Corruption
President Trump has granted pardons to officials convicted of public corruption. The actions coincide with the dismantling of a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations. NPR reported the developments on May 8, 2026.
msnbc.compolitics67 days ago
Democrats Launch Investigation Into Trump's Pardons and Commutations
Senate and House Democrats sent letters Thursday to more than a dozen recipients of presidential pardons and commutations seeking details on payments to intermediaries and any donations to Trump or affiliated groups. The inquiry examines whether clemency eliminated hundreds of mi…
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Trump Plans Preemptive Pardons for Staff Before End of Presidency, WSJ Reports
President Donald Trump has indicated plans to issue preemptive pardons to his staff and associates before leaving office in January 2021, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The pardons would cover potential federal crimes related to their service. This move follows invest…
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Trump Reportedly Plans Mass Pardons for Advisers at End of Second Term
President Donald Trump has reportedly stated intentions to issue mass pardons to advisers at the end of his second term. Reports cite casual conversations where he joked about pardoning those near the Oval Office. The White House described such remarks as jokes while affirming th…
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