URGENT: Trump Grants Controversial Pardons Amid Jan. 6 Probe

Breaking News: Trump Grants Controversial Pardons Amid Jan. 6 Probe President Donald Trump has issued two pardons related to the investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The pardons were granted on November 15, 2025, and come as the Biden administration's massive Jan. 6 investigation continues to scrutinize over 1,500 defendants. The first pardon was issued for Suzanne Ellen Kaye, a woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents investigating a tip that she may have been at the Capitol. Kaye was released last year after serving an 18-month sentence. The second pardon was granted to a Jan. 6 defendant who remained behind bars due to a separate conviction for illegally possessing firearms. These pardons mark the latest example of Trump's willingness to use his constitutional authority to help supporters involved in the Jan. 6 investigation. The move is likely to spark controversy and raise questions about the motivations behind the pardons. The current status of the investigation remains unclear, but it is expected that the pardons will be closely scrutinized by lawmakers and the public. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.