Presidential pardons: The history behind them and how they are used today
The recent flurry of presidential pardons from both former President Biden and President Trump has put a renewed focus on what the Constitution allows a president to do.
Trump discovers letter from Biden in Oval Office
President Trump found a handwritten letter from outgoing President Biden in the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk, continuing a longstanding tradition of presidential transitions.
Biden issues preemptive pardons for Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee members
During his final hours in office, President Joe Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members against potential Trump "revenge."
Here's how Biden is spending his final full day in office
President Joe Biden will spend his last full day in office in a place that holds special meaning for him.
Biden says 28th Amendment, the ERA, should be considered law
President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? Experts say no.
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:
Biden warns America about 'ultra-wealthy' in positions of power 'going unchecked' in farewell address
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
Hunter Biden charges were 'thorough and impartial,' prosecutor says in report
Special Counsel David Weiss released a report defending the impartiality of the investigations into Hunter Biden, which led to gun and tax charges and felony convictions later wiped away by President Joe Biden’s pardon.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
President Joe Biden celebrates becoming a great-grandfather at 82
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated the birth of their first great-grandchild, William Brannon Neal IV, in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases
This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people, a single-day record
The president commuted the sentences of individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement and pardoned others convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Only 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, poll finds
While most Americans do not agree with the president’s decision to pardon his son, they have a more favorable view of his performance in the White House, a new poll shows.
Biden approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as everyone braces for Trump
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.