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Jan 2, 2026

Some suggested adjustments to the presidential pardon process

Presidential pardons are broad and powerful. Their history, from the Civil War on, illuminates abuse concerns and how reforms could aid transparency.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing in Central Islip, New York, on April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Oct 17, 2025

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

President Donald Trump commuted former Rep. George Santos’ seven-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft, granting him immediate release.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing in Central Islip, New York, on April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Apr 25, 2025

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to prison for fraud, identity theft

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced to years in prison.

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