Medal of Honor, Medal of Valor recipients recognized at White House Friday
This year's recipients included the officers who responded to a school shooter who killed six people on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
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.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Biden gives life in prison to most federal death row inmates: What to know
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people
President Joe Biden has announced he is commuting the prison sentences for nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others.
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.
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.
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.
2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden
Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden.
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.