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.
New Orleans massacre tightens DC security for inauguration, former President Carter’s funeral
The New Orleans attack is being analyzed closely by security officials in Washington, D.C. The next few weeks are already packed with high-profile events around the nation’s capital. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald spoke with officials about the impact that is sure to heighten awareness even further.
Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings
The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.
President Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates
President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, changing their punishments to life imprisonment. The decision comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, a vocal supporter for growing capital punishment, takes office.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39. Here’s what we know.
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smiling Hunter Biden seen in first photos since receiving presidential pardon
President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.
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.
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 Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says
Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.
President Biden talks ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he would recommend his Cabinet adopt a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Peach and Blossom in traditional White House ceremony
President Biden pardoned two lucky birds on Monday at the White House’s annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon.
Minnesota-raised turkeys set to be pardoned at the White House
Turkeys raised in Minnesota went through a rigorous process to be pardoned by President Joe Biden.
Joe Biden turns 82, cementing status as oldest US president in office
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.