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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-10-09

Welch, Blumenthal, Min, Scanlon Initiate Probe into Influence of Cabinet Members in Trump’s Pardon of Convicted Felons

Peter Welch
Peter Welch
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This press release from Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) was published on 2026-10-09 and titled "Welch, Blumenthal, Min, Scanlon Initiate Probe into Influence of Cabinet Members in Trump’s Pardon of Convicted Fe".

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Welch, Blumenthal, Min, Scanlon Initiate Probe into Influence of Cabinet Members in Trump’s Pardon of Convicted Felons

Lawmakers demand answers from HHS Secretary Kennedy and EPA Administrator Zeldin about their roles in Trump’s decision to grant presidential pardons WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, alongside U.S. Representative Dave Min (D-CA-47), Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Anti-Corruption Task Force, were [ ]
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