How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge
Aides kept meetings short and controlled access, top advisers acted as go-betweens and public interactions became scripted. The admin denied Biden has declined.
White House Outlines Biden’s To-Do List for Final Weeks in Office
The White House in a new memo on Dec. 15 has outlined President Joe Biden’s key priorities to accomplish his stated goals before leaving office next month.
Biden Establishes Task Force to Monitor China’s Censorship and Harassment in US
Biden established task force to “monitor and address the effects” of attempts by Chinese regime to censor or intimidate individuals or businesses in US.
Biden Commutes Sentences of About 1,500 Americans: 5 Things to Know
Biden commuted the sentences of about 1,500 people convicted of crimes and pardoned 39 people. This follows his pardoning of his son, Hunter, earlier this month.
Biden Pardons 39 People, Commutes Sentences for Nearly 1,500
Biden announced he was pardoning 39 people and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others, in the largest single-day act of clemency in history.
Biden Touts Economic Legacy, Says Trump Inherits ‘Strongest Economy’ in World
Biden delivered a speech on Dec. 10 highlighting his economic achievements, expressing hope that incoming Trump admin would “preserve and build on” his progress.
Biden Pledges US Support for Syria, Its Neighbors After Collapse of Assad Regime
Biden addressed nation from White House, praising fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria while expressing caution over uncertainty for Syria and region.
Biden Pledges $1 Billion in Aid for Displaced Africans
Biden pledged more than $1 billion in humanitarian support for sub-Saharan African nations seeking to strengthen ties in region to counter China’s influence.
Special Counsel: Hunter Biden Was Not Selectively Prosecuted
President Joe Biden’s claim that his son was selectively prosecuted was unfounded, special counsel David Weiss’s office said in new filings on Dec. 2.
Hunter Biden Reacts to Pardon, Says He Will Not Take It for Granted
President Biden pardoned his son after previously saying that he would not do so. Hunter said he will not take the pardon issued by his father for granted.
President Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Biden
Biden said he signed “a full and unconditional pardon” for his son, Hunter Biden, who was charged on 9 counts of federal tax evasion to the sum of $1.4 million.
Biden Asks Congress to Approve $100 Billion Supplemental for Disaster Relief
Biden admin is urging Congress to allocate $100 billion in disaster relief to assist communities across the Southeast affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.