Senators Ask White House if Kalshi-Betting Aide Could Get Clemency
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Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley have asked the White House to clarify whether a Kalshi-betting aide could receive clemency, giving Will Scharf until Nov. 23 to answer seven ethics questions. The inquiry follows the case of Gabriel Perez, who settled federal charges tied to bets on the wording of Trump's speeches. The senators want to know how the White House views the episode and whether it bears on clemency decisions. The outcome matters because it could shape how prediction-market activity by officials is treated going forward. Watch for Scharf's written responses by the Nov. 23 deadline.
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