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.

Trump picks San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for spot in his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he's choosing San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a job in his administration – specifically to be assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice. 

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.

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.

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.

Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.

Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.

Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.

Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator

President-elect Trump announced several more additions to his administration, including his choices for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy and NASA administrator.

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.

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.

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.