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Biden sets record for clemency actions as president
President Joe Biden granted more acts of clemency than any U.S. president in recorded history, according to Pew Research Center. Over his four years in office, Biden issued 4,245 clemency actions, including 80 pardons and ... more
Biden defends foreign policy legacy as term ends
President Joe Biden asserts his presidency restored global alliances and U.S. credibility, emphasizing achievements in rallying support for Ukraine and addressing Middle East conflicts. However, setbacks like the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and Gaza’s devastation have ... more
Biden administration delays enforcement on Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal
The Biden administration has postponed enforcing its executive order blocking Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on national security grounds. The delay allows courts to review a legal challenge from the companies, which ... more
Democrats face backlash over silence on Biden’s decline
Democratic leaders are under scrutiny for not addressing concerns about President Biden’s mental and physical fitness sooner, especially after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Despite earlier reassurances from figures like Senate Majority Leader ... more
New federal rule removes medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to eliminate medical debt from consumer credit reports, potentially improving credit scores for 15 million Americans by an average of 20 points. This change could make ... more
Migrants stranded in Acapulco amid Mexico’s dispersal strategy
Around 100 migrants, misled by promises of transit permits, found themselves stranded in Acapulco after Mexican authorities dispersed them from southern caravans under the "dispersion and exhaustion" immigration policy. This strategy aims to prevent large ... more
Biden signs bill boosting Social Security benefits for public workers
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, eliminating provisions that reduced benefits for public sector retirees, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. The law removes the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset ... more
Biden Pardons Son Hunter After Gun, Tax Convictions
President Joe Biden announced a pardon for his son Hunter Biden on December 1, citing selective prosecution and asserting his belief in fairness, according to a statement. Hunter Biden was convicted on gun and tax ... more
Post-Election Poll Shows Rising Economic Confidence, Falling Approval for Biden
Americans are entering a period of political and economic recalibration following the 2024 Republican sweep in the presidential and congressional elections, according to a new Gallup poll. Confidence in the economy has climbed for the ... more
REPORT: FEMA official fired for telling relief workers to skip Trump supporters’ homes
A FEMA official has been terminated after allegedly instructing hurricane relief teams to bypass homes displaying Trump support during Hurricane Milton’s aftermath in Florida. The directive reportedly led to at least 20 Trump-supporting households being ... more
Biden to host Trump at White House for traditional transition meeting
President Joe Biden will welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday in a formal meeting marking the upcoming transfer of power. Scheduled for 11 a.m. ET in the Oval Office, this tradition ... more
Interest in moving abroad surges 1,500% after Trump re-election
Following Donald Trump’s re-election, interest in relocating abroad among Americans spiked dramatically. VisaGuide.World reports that searches on leaving the U.S. jumped by 1,514% after the election results, with top destinations including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, ... more
Florida congressman targeted in antisemitic assassination plot
Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, disclosed that he was recently the target of an antisemitic assassination attempt as the 2024 presidential election approached. The suspect, a felon found near Moskowitz’s residence, was carrying a ... more
Taiwan braces for high-stakes U.S. support as Trump re-enters office
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, Taiwan faces heightened expectations for self-defense spending and challenges around its semiconductor dominance. Trump's recent demands suggest Taiwan should contribute more financially to its defense ... more
Trump’s Supreme Court faces potential clash with his own agenda
With President-elect Donald Trump poised to re-enter the White House, his ambitious plans may face obstacles from an institution he significantly shaped: the Supreme Court. While the court has a 6-3 conservative majority, including three ... more
Trump pledges lower interest rates, but Fed independence limits control
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reduce interest rates, but the path to achieving this is largely beyond his influence. While Trump has criticized the Federal Reserve’s handling of rates, economic experts point out that ... more
DOJ to fast-track Jan. 6 prosecutions before Trump takes office
As President-elect Donald Trump signals intentions to pardon Capitol rioters, the Justice Department is focusing on securing convictions for the “most egregious” Jan. 6 cases. With 72 days until Trump’s inauguration, prosecutors have prioritized felony ... more
Biden to host Trump at White House for Oval Office meeting
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet at the White House on Wednesday morning, marking the formal transition after Trump’s election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Scheduled for 11 a.m. in the ... more
Hostage families urge Biden to pursue deal with Hamas without Israeli involvement
Families of American hostages held by Hamas are urging the Biden administration to consider a unilateral deal with the terrorist organization, bypassing Israeli involvement. In discussions with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, family members pressed ... more
