Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
Smiling Hunter Biden seen in first photos since receiving presidential pardon
President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.
Biden pardons his son Hunter: Here's what to know
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
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
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
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
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
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
Biden visits Amazon, pledges climate action as Trump prepares to reverse policies
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Biden OKs long-range missiles for Ukraine's war against Russia, sources tell AP
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump moves in
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.
Biden, Trump meet at the White House for transition talks
Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump returned to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Biden, Harris mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.