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.
The president commuted the sentences of individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement and pardoned others convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Time to name Trump 'Person of the Year' for second time
Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton and Elon Musk were also finalists on the list.
Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton and Elon Musk were also finalists on the list.
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.
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.
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.
How much New York's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025
New York’s minimum wage is expected to increase every year until it reaches $17 in New York City and its suburbs, and $16 in the rest of the state.
New York’s minimum wage is expected to increase every year until it reaches $17 in New York City and its suburbs, and $16 in the rest of the state.
Elon Musk warning Republicans against getting in Trump's way — or his
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
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.
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
Biden is considering preemptive pardons for allies before he leaves office
The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.
The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
List of Trump's cabinet picks, what seats are open
Trump's cabinet is nearly complete, but with a few key roles still open and some controversial picks sparking debate, the spotlight is on who will round out his White House team.
Trump's cabinet is nearly complete, but with a few key roles still open and some controversial picks sparking debate, the spotlight is on who will round out his White House team.
Smiling Hunter Biden seen in first photos since receiving presidential pardon
President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.
President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.
No murder confession found in recordings seized from OJ Simpson's ex-bodyguard, police say
There was no evidence of a murder confession on the recordings, police said.
There was no evidence of a murder confession on the recordings, police said.
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Elon Musk's Tesla pay package blocked again by judge
If Elon Musk’s Tesla compensation package makes it through the courts, it will be the largest payday to a CEO of a U.S. public company – far in the billions.
If Elon Musk’s Tesla compensation package makes it through the courts, it will be the largest payday to a CEO of a U.S. public company – far in the billions.
NJ gas tax hike begins January 1
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.
Hunter Biden pardon: Dean Phillips accuses Biden, Trump of abusing powers, urges reform
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms.
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms.
Biden pardons his son Hunter: Here's what to know
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. Here's what to know.
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. Here's what to know.
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits
Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.
Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.