"Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Investigation Targets"

President Donald Trump issued two pardons related to the investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, sparking criticism from those who see the move as an attempt to undermine the ongoing probe. The pardons, announced on November 15, 2023, include one for a woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents investigating a tip about her potential involvement in the insurrection. According to officials, the woman, whose name was not disclosed, was convicted of threatening to harm the FBI agents who were investigating a tip that she may have been at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. In a separate case, Trump issued a second pardon for a Jan. 6 defendant who had remained behind bars despite the sweeping grant of clemency for Capitol rioters because of a separate conviction for illegally possessing a firearm. The move is the latest example of Trump's use of his constitutional authority to help supporters implicated in the investigation. The January 6, 2021, riot resulted in charges against over 1,500 defendants, and the investigation is ongoing. Critics argue that the pardons undermine the integrity of the investigation and may be seen as an attempt to obstruct justice. The pardons have been met with criticism from some who see them as an attempt to undermine the ongoing investigation into the riot. "These pardons are a clear attempt to interfere with the investigation and undermine the rule of law," said a spokesperson for the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. "We will continue to investigate the events of January 6, 2021, and hold accountable those who broke the law." The investigation into the January 6, 2021, riot has been ongoing for over two years, with many of those charged facing serious felony charges. The pardons issued by Trump have sparked concerns about the potential for future pardons and the impact on the investigation. "The pardons issued by President Trump are a clear attempt to undermine the investigation and may be seen as an attempt to obstruct justice," said a spokesperson for the Department of Justice. The current status of the investigation and the impact of the pardons on the probe are unclear. The House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack has vowed to continue investigating the events of January 6, 2021, and holding accountable those who broke the law. The Department of Justice has also stated that it will continue to pursue the investigation and bring charges against those who are responsible for the riot. In a statement, a spokesperson for the White House said that the pardons were issued in accordance with Trump's constitutional authority and that the decision was made after careful consideration. The spokesperson declined to comment further on the matter. The pardons issued by Trump have sparked a heated debate about the use of presidential power and the impact on the investigation into the January 6, 2021, riot. As the investigation continues, many are left wondering what the next steps will be and how the pardons will affect the outcome of the probe.