Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Bill Nye, the beloved television personality known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
Bill Nye, the beloved television personality known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
FBI releases new video recorded by suspect in deadly New Orleans attack
President Biden is expected to visit New Orleans on Monday after the New Year's Eve attack that left 14 dead. The FBI also released new footage showing the attacker placing improvised explosive devices around Bourbon Street.
President Biden is expected to visit New Orleans on Monday after the New Year's Eve attack that left 14 dead. The FBI also released new footage showing the attacker placing improvised explosive devices around Bourbon Street.
Joe Biden bans new offshore drilling
The White House is banning offshore oil and gas drilling in most coastal waters.
The White House is banning offshore oil and gas drilling in most coastal waters.
Biden signs US Social Security Fairness Act
President Biden has signed a bill that will increase security payments for current and former public employees.
President Biden has signed a bill that will increase security payments for current and former public employees.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
Magic Johnson, 18 others honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden honored several Americans in the White House on Saturday with the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The list of recipients included José Andrés, Bono, Ash Carter, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Tim Gill, Dr. Jane Goodall, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Francis Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, William Sanford Nye, George W. Romney, David M. Rubenstein, George Soros, George Stevens, Jr., Denzel Washington and Anna Wintour.
President Joe Biden honored several Americans in the White House on Saturday with the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The list of recipients included José Andrés, Bono, Ash Carter, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Tim Gill, Dr. Jane Goodall, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Robert Francis Kennedy, Ralph Lauren, Lionel Messi, William Sanford Nye, George W. Romney, David M. Rubenstein, George Soros, George Stevens, Jr., Denzel Washington and Anna Wintour.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
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.
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.
President Biden to decide approval of U.S. Steel sale
President Biden is set to decide the fate of U.S. Steel, a cornerstone of American manufacturing for more than a century. A company in Japan is trying to buy it, but the sale would need the approval of the president.
President Biden is set to decide the fate of U.S. Steel, a cornerstone of American manufacturing for more than a century. A company in Japan is trying to buy it, but the sale would need the approval of the president.
President Biden commuting 37 federal death sentences
President Biden announced he is commuting the sentences of dozens of people on federal death row.
President Biden announced he is commuting the sentences of dozens of people on federal death row.
President Biden's controversial pardons
President Biden is planning more pardons in the coming weeks, but there are several democrats who are confused by some of those already named.
President Biden is planning more pardons in the coming weeks, but there are several democrats who are confused by some of those already named.
Biden grants clemency to 1500 people, including 3 from WA
Among the 1,500 pardoned by President Biden are three people from Washington state.
Among the 1,500 pardoned by President Biden are three people from Washington state.
Joe Biden grants clemency to over 1,500 people
President Joe Biden will shorten the sentences of 1,500 people and pardon 39 non-violent crimes - marking one of the biggest single-day acts of clemency by a president ever.
President Joe Biden will shorten the sentences of 1,500 people and pardon 39 non-violent crimes - marking one of the biggest single-day acts of clemency by a president ever.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.
Syrians erupt in celebration as leader flees to Moscow
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has been ousted after a half century of rule between himself and his father. The rebel forces took Demascus, the capital city, after 13 years of civil war. United States President Joe Biden issued a statement on the developments out of the Middle East to say the country will work with its international partners to ensure peace in the region.
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has been ousted after a half century of rule between himself and his father. The rebel forces took Demascus, the capital city, after 13 years of civil war. United States President Joe Biden issued a statement on the developments out of the Middle East to say the country will work with its international partners to ensure peace in the region.
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.
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.