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Two US presidents have pardoned thousands over the past few weeks. Here’s what that means.
Biden issued preemptive pardons, while Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. Over the past several weeks, two U.S. presidents use their executive privileges to pardon thousands of people.
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AG Ken Paxton sues Biden during final hours of presidency to stop ban on offshore drilling
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s restriction of offshore drilling, saying it is in violation of federal law.
It's true that a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven't been charged with
President Biden granted a slew of last-minute preemptive pardons on Jan. 20, including to Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of the January 6th committee.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. The 30-day period includes the day of president-elect Trump's inauguration.
Joe Biden pardons five people, including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two.
'It's a beautiful day': Joe Biden departs White House for final time as president
Joe Biden's presidency and half a century of public service come to an end as Donald Trump begins second term.
What is a preemptive pardon? Who did Biden pardon today?
Those issued pardons include retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Anthony Fauci.
Biden pre-emptively pardons Mississippi's Bennie Thompson of House Jan. 6 panel
President Biden pre-emptively pardoned Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, chair of the House Jan. 6 committee, hours before Trump's inauguration.
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Pro-Trump Police Union Finally Breaks Silence and Condemns Jan. 6 Pardons — But Also Swipes at Biden
A major police union that endorsed President Donald Trump broke its silence late Tuesday evening on his pardons for those convicted for their actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol -- including people who violently assaulted law enforcement officers -- but tempered that criticism by also taking a swipe at former President Joe Biden for his eleventh-hour pardons.
Letters to Joe: Messages, words of wisdom and thanks as Biden leaves the White House
We asked those who know and work with Joe Biden to share memories and send-off messages as the president leaves office. This is what they said.
Progressives' meltdown over Trump's first actions show exactly why he won | Opinion
Rather than trying to understand why so many Americans voted for Donald Trump's conservative agenda, Democrats refuse to accept why they lost.
Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? What scholars say about Biden’s warning
As the 2024 presidential race entered its final stretch, the nation’s richest tech leaders gravitated toward Trump’s side.