Joe Biden

North Texas drug dealer convicted of 3 murders has death sentence commuted by Pres. Biden

December 24, 2024 1:42pm CST

A North Texas drug dealer convicted of killing three people was among those on federal death row that had their sentences commuted to life in prison by President Joe Biden on Monday.

7 Texas inmates have death sentences commuted by Biden

December 24, 2024 1:34pm CST

Seven Texas inmates currently on federal death row were among the 37 inmates that had their sentences commuted to life in prison by President Joe Biden on Monday.

Biden gives life in prison to most federal death row inmates: What to know

December 23, 2024 9:03am CST

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

December 20, 2024 6:51pm CST

President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.

President Joe Biden's pardons: List

December 12, 2024 12:45pm CST

Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people, a single-day record

December 12, 2024 6:45am CST

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 approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

December 11, 2024 7:25am CST

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

December 10, 2024 8:32am CST

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

December 6, 2024 10:10am CST

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.

Smiling Hunter Biden seen in first photos since receiving presidential pardon

December 4, 2024 5:50pm CST

President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.

Biden pardons his son Hunter: Here's what to know

December 2, 2024 7:28am CST

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

December 1, 2024 9:11pm CST

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

November 26, 2024 8:35pm CST

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

November 25, 2024 11:03am CST

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

November 25, 2024 10:42am CST

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

November 20, 2024 6:32am CST

President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.

Last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump moves in

November 15, 2024 12:22pm CST

The Biden administration is working to finalize actions on key policies before President-elect Donald Trump makes his transition to the White House for a second term in office. Here is what we know.