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In one of the final major acts of his administration, President Biden commuted nearly 1,500 people's sentences and pardoned another 39. The White House said it is the largest single-day act of clemency in history. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
On Thursday, President Biden announced the largest number of commutations and clemencies ever granted in a single day. In addition to pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes, the president is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
CBS News has learned President Biden is considering issuing blanket preemptive pardons to some of President-elect Donald Trump's biggest critics. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
The White House held its first press briefing Friday since President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and as he considers blanket preemptive pardons for some prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she would not "get ahead of the president" and added Mr. Biden was reviewing "other pardons and commutations."
President Biden is facing growing calls to issue more pardons following his controversial decision to grant one to his son Hunter. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is one of many making the demand. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, joins "America Decides" with the details.
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into the background of the potential next FBI director.
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join "America Decides" to weigh in.
It's been two days since President Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter, and the elder Biden has still not answered questions about the move. President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys cited the controversial pardon in a motion made public Tuesday to dismiss his criminal New York "hush money" case. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden did not offer more details on his reversal regarding a pardon for his son Hunter Biden. Zeke Miller, the chief White House correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBS News with more on Mr. Biden as his Africa trip continues.
President Biden does not comment on pardon for Hunter during address in Angola; Stowaway passenger on Delta flight in Paris to return to U.S. tomorrow.
President Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday at Angola's National Museum of Slavery in the nation's capital. Mr. Biden is the first sitting U.S. president to visit Angola and the first president to visit Sub-Saharan Africa since 2015. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has a preview of the president's address.
Some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, in fears that it could undermine trust in the court system. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
The fallout from President Biden's pardon for his son, Hunter, has followed the president on his trip to Angola where he's been peppered with questions about the move. Mr. Biden had previously said several times he wouldn't issue a pardon for his son, who was convicted of federal gun and drug charges and pleaded guilty to tax charges in California, but changed course last weekend. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
President Biden granted his son Hunter a "full and unconditional pardon" Sunday after the younger Biden was convicted in two separate criminal cases earlier this year. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to discuss the history and constitutionality of presidential pardons.
There's growing fallout from President Biden's decision to grant a "full and unconditional pardon" to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before he was due to be sentenced on federal gun and tax convictions. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis. Then, CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins with the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on gun and tax charges. Ed O'Keefe has details.
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss what the moves say about Trump's foreign policy plans.
Shortly after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump turned to social media to tie it to the Jan. 6 cases. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
With major changes looming at the Justice Department, President Biden has wiped away the prosecution of his son, Hunter Biden. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Kash Patel for FBI director is sending shockwaves through Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution.
A presidential pardon expert at America University compared the sweeping Hunter Biden pardon issued by President Biden to the pardon for former president Richard Nixon. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks down the history of presidents pardoning family members.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to news of Hunter Biden's pardon and President-elect Donald Trump's plan to make Kash Patel the FBI director. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
First lady Jill Biden reacted to the news of President Biden pardoning his son. Hunter Biden also issued a statement on the development as the White House navigates the political backlash on the president's decision. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports, and Katrina Kaufman has more on President-elect Donald Trump's reaction. Plus, more on Trump's latest team picks for his second term.
President-elect Donald Trump called President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, a miscarriage of justice. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the former president's reaction and reports on the history of past presidents pardoning family members.
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A 22-year-old forecasting the weather out of his bedroom is praised for helping people during natural disasters – and gets a big surprise from David Begnaud. And Santa comes early to two U.S. cities to bring Christmas magic to children in need. Plus, more uplifting news.
In California, we speak to an anthropologist whose new book offers firsthand accounts from human smugglers helping people cross into the U.S. illegally. And in Nebraska, we hear from experts raising the alarm that road barricades aren’t strong enough against heavier electric vehicles. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
It's the time of year when we indulge in some favorite holiday treats and drinks like eggnog. Chef JJ Johnson, the founder of fast-casual restaurant Field Trip NYC, joins CBS News to showcase several holiday recipes.
2024 marked a sensational year in the world of sports. Some highlights included another Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs and the rise of women's sports on the college and professional level. Cbssports.com writer Austin Nivision breaks it all down.
A string of drone sightings across parts of the Northeast has prompted federal officials to ban drone flights temporarily in 22 towns throughout New Jersey and some neighborhoods around airports in New York City. Michael Innella, drone photographer and founder of North Jersey Drone Shots, joins CBS News to discuss the logistics behind the aircraft.