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Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr.
BACK AT IT

J6er Pardoned by Trump Charged Over Disturbing New Threat

A court previously convicted Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr. after he threatened to “put a bullet” in Nancy Pelosi’s head.

Will Neal

US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
ALL IS FORGIVEN

Trump Reveals Shock Sweeping Pardon Plan for His Goons

The move could turn the president’s final two years in office into a game of congressional whack-a-mole.

Will Neal

Jordan Klepper
BOO HOO

Jordan Klepper Humiliates Insurrectionist for Playing Victim

The MAGA-crazed conspiracy theorist wants her money back.

Dana Herrnstadt

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NO HOLDING BACK

‘60 Minutes’ Star Defies MAGA Bosses With Brutal Grilling

Lesley Stahl wasn’t pulling her punches as she quizzed a major Trump ally.

Erkki Forster

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington and Lindsay Clancy in court.
PROBLEMATIC PARDON PLEA

Lindsay Clancy’s Defense Attorney Begs Trump for Pardon

The lawyer’s call for a pardon for his client ignores the fact that Lindsay Clancy has not been convicted and is fighting state charges.

Reagin von Lehe

Donald Trump, Angela Stanton, Alice Marie Johnson
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PARDONS FOR PROFIT

MAGA Civil War Erupts Over ‘Impersonator’ of Kardashian Ally

Donald Trump’s pardon czar is warring with an RFK Jr. ally.

Laura Esposito

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DONOR DISCHARGE

Trump Pardons Megadonor Days After Gift to MAGA Congressman

Businessman Adam Kidan, who did time for fraud, cut a check to Rep. Ryan McKenzie before the president pardoned him.

Will Neal

U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron ahead of a dinner commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, at the Palace of Versailles, near Paris, France, June 17, 2026.
I BEG YOUR PARDON

Trump Consoles Himself With ‘Ridiculous’ Pardon Rampage

Trump once again tried to aid those he claims faced “weaponization” by the Biden administration.

Vic Verbalaitis

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
PARDON ME?

Fallen Billionaire Fraudster Asks Trump for a Huge Favor

Sam Bankman-Fried is sucking up in the name of freedom.

Harry Thompson

Trump issued mass pardons for Jan. 6 defendants on Inauguration Day.
THE BEST PEOPLE

Crime Spree of Pardoned J6ers Revealed as Worse Than Known

One in 16 of the rioters whom the president freed has since been arrested, charged, or convicted of other crimes.

Tom Latchem

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FALLING UPWARD

Pentagon Taps Teen Jan. 6er for Counterterrorism Role

The appointment of a convicted Jan. 6 rioter to a Pentagon unit managing highly classified operations has rung alarm bells among staff.

Erkki Forster

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