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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published October 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM ET · Updated October 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET

CFTC and Kalshi reportedly probe Kinzinger bet on his own Biden pardon

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by New York Times. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The CFTC and prediction market Kalshi are reportedly investigating Adam Kinzinger over bets he placed on his own pardon. Kinzinger is a former congressman who served on the January 6 committee and received a pardon from President Biden.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 2 hr ago
Never-Trump RINO Adam Kinzinger Bet on His Own Biden Pardon — CFTC and Kalshi Now Probing the Sham J6 Committee Star ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

New York Times 2 hr ago
Federal Watchdog Investigates Adam Kinzinger for Kalshi Bets on His Pardon ↗

Coverage timeline

Oct 1, 10:32 AM ET
2 hr ago
New York Times
Federal Watchdog Investigates Adam Kinzinger for Kalshi Bets on His Pardon ↗
Oct 1, 10:45 AM ET
2 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Never-Trump RINO Adam Kinzinger Bet on His Own Biden Pardon — CFTC and Kalshi Now Probing the Sham J6 Committee Star ↗
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