White House Report Card: Biden out with a whimper, Trump in with a bang
This week’s White House Report Card finds the nation preparing to come out of Joe Biden’s dark presidency to the historic return of President-elect Donald Trump. On Monday, Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president,
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Biden’s Last Message to America Is a Dire Warning
Biden warns the US risks becoming an ‘oligarchy.’ What does the term mean?
Biden warns that an oligarchy is taking hold in America. There is data to back him up.
Wealth disparity in the U.S. has grown since 2009, according to Fed data, with a significant increase in the share of the nation’s wealth held by the 238,000 richest people.
Biden's pardons: How do they compare with Trump's and those of other presidents?
With his presidency nearly over, Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for people Donald Trump has criticized or threatened.
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Biden Suddenly Scrambles to Save TikTok
“Americans shouldn’t expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday,” a Biden official told NBC News, noting that the administration is “exploring options” to keep TikTok from going offline.
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'Show your homework': Ex-CIA lawyer slams Hunter Biden counsel over 'weak defense'
In the release of the final report on the investigation into Hunter Biden Monday, Special Counsel Dave Weiss sharply criticized President Joe Biden's pardon of his son on gun and tax charges. One former CIA lawyer then explained why he believes Weiss' defense is faulty.
Biden warns of growing threat of unchecked power in farewell address
President Joe Biden used his farewell address on Wednesday night to warn of the growing threat of unchecked power wielded by the extremely wealthy, as he called for a swath of reforms to protect American democracy.
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Dr. Aafia Siddiqui seeks pardon before Biden leaves office: report
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist convicted of attempting to murder an FBI agent in 2010, has called for a presidential pardon from US President Joe Biden before he hands over the office to President-elect Donald Trump. Siddiqui, 52, maintains her innocence and claims new evidence could support her case.
Biden shares letter touting administration's acccomplishments ahead of farewell address
With just days left in office, President Joe Biden will give a farewell speech on Wednesday from the Oval Office, touting his administration's key accomplishments.
Biden executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses
An executive order issued by President Joe Biden just days before he leaves office aims to shore up America's cyber defenses while making it easier to go after foreign countries that launch cyberattac
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CIA chief says hostage talks ‘quite serious’; White House: Deal possible by Jan. 20
Washington optimistic on chances of closing agreement to release Israelis held by Hamas before end of Biden's term; Netanyahu huddles with security chiefs to discuss negotiations
Biden farewell speech live updates: What time and how to watch the president’s final address from Oval Office
President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those who faced questions from senators on Wednesday
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.