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In a significant final act as president, Joe Biden issued a series of pardons Monday morning to protect high-profile public servants, including former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Select Committee. The move comes in response to threats of criminal …

In a historic use of presidential clemency, President Joe Biden announced Friday the commutation of nearly 2,500 sentences for individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. The move underscores his administration’s commitment to addressing sentencing disparities and systemic inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. “Today’s clemency action provides relief for …

In a poignant farewell address delivered Wednesday from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden reflected on his legacy, cautioned against emerging threats to democracy, and extended wishes for the success of the incoming Trump administration. Biden raised alarms about what he described as a growing oligarchy in America, driven by …

With ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Sudan, President Joe Biden used a Monday speech at the State Department to outline his administration’s foreign policy achievements. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, Biden emphasized the strengthened global alliances and diminished adversarial powers under his leadership. “Today, …

In one of his last actions as president, Joe Biden announced a significant wave of student debt forgiveness, providing relief to over 150,000 borrowers. The measures bring the total forgiven under Biden’s administration to more than $183.6 billion, benefiting over 5 million federal student loan borrowers. Key Highlights of the …

President Joe Biden is preparing to deliver two significant speeches before leaving office, marking the culmination of over 50 years in public service. According to sources familiar with the plans, the addresses will reflect on his administration’s achievements and broader themes from his career. The first speech will focus on …

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited New Orleans on Monday to honor the victims of the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. The tragedy, which claimed 14 lives and injured dozens, marked one of the deadliest attacks in the city’s history. The President met privately with …

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals during a White House ceremony on Saturday. The honorees included politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons, and posthumous recipients, all celebrated for their extraordinary contributions to the United States and the world. Diverse Group of …

President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday following a devastating terror attack in New Orleans that claimed 15 lives and injured dozens more during New Year’s celebrations. Speaking from Camp David, Biden called the attack “despicable” and offered condolences to the victims and their families. “I want you to …

President Joe Biden announced Monday that the U.S. will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons to Ukraine, aiming to bolster Kyiv’s defenses against Russia before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20. The package comprises $1.25 billion through presidential drawdown authority, enabling rapid deployment of existing stockpiles, and …

President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have added 66 federal district court judgeships, citing unresolved concerns about judicial allocation, caseload demands, and timing. The decision drew sharp criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups, with some calling it a missed opportunity to address delays in the …

President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals in a landmark decision emphasizing rehabilitation and second chances. This unprecedented action includes 1,499 sentence commutations for individuals placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 pardons for those convicted of nonviolent offenses. It marks the largest single-day …

President Joe Biden created the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument in Pennsylvania on Monday to underscore the oppression Indigenous people faced there and across the broader Native American boarding school system, as well as the lasting impacts of the abuse that occurred at these schools. The proclamation came as Biden …

President Joe Biden on Sunday described the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a “fundamental act of justice” but cautioned about “risks and uncertainties” in the wake of his regime’s sudden collapse. Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Damascus after years of civil war, …

In a historic and controversial move, President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on federal gun and tax charges. The decision has sparked immediate backlash from Republicans, who accuse the president of undermining justice, while some Democrats express …