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.
Biden commutes sentences of 37 people on death row
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment. It comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump will take office. Trump has been an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment. There are now just three federal inmates still facing execution: Dylann Roof, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Robert Bowers.
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment. It comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump will take office. Trump has been an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment. There are now just three federal inmates still facing execution: Dylann Roof, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Robert Bowers.
Minnesota's electors cast votes for Joe Biden
Electors in Minnesota cast their votes for Joe Biden in the 2024 election. Biden won Minnesota while Donald Trump broke down the "Blue Wall" in the Midwest -- winning Wisconsin and Michigan and ultimately the election.
Electors in Minnesota cast their votes for Joe Biden in the 2024 election. Biden won Minnesota while Donald Trump broke down the "Blue Wall" in the Midwest -- winning Wisconsin and Michigan and ultimately the election.
Minnesota woman pardoned by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden pardoned 39 people for non-violent crimes, and three of them are women right here in Minnesota.
President Joe Biden pardoned 39 people for non-violent crimes, and three of them are women right here in Minnesota.
MN woman pardoned by President Biden, finds new start
Sarah Carlson is one of three Minnesota women that were pardoned by President Joe Biden before his term is up. Carlson spoke with FOX 9's Leon Purvis about her new start.
Sarah Carlson is one of three Minnesota women that were pardoned by President Joe Biden before his term is up. Carlson spoke with FOX 9's Leon Purvis about her new start.
President Biden pardons 3 people from MN, 2 from WI
President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 people, setting a single-day record. His actions included the pardoning of three people from Minnesota and two people from Wisconsin.
President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 people, setting a single-day record. His actions included the pardoning of three people from Minnesota and two people from Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.
Hunter Biden pardon: Phillips accuses presidents of abusing power
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who was scheduled to be sentenced later this month on federal gun and tax convictions. U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) took to social media on Monday and accused President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden of abusing the power of pardoning.
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who was scheduled to be sentenced later this month on federal gun and tax convictions. U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) took to social media on Monday and accused President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden of abusing the power of pardoning.
Hunter Biden pardon: Dean Phillips accuses Biden, Trump of abusing powers, urges reform
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms.
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms.
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 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.
President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.
Meet the Presidential turkey chauffeur
He?s a chauffeur of sorts, taking turkeys to the White House for presidential pardons. Peter Gruhl just got back to Willmar with Peach and Blossom after their pardons on Monday and he?ll be taking another couple of turkeys to Kansas City Friday for the Chiefs-Raiders game.
He?s a chauffeur of sorts, taking turkeys to the White House for presidential pardons. Peter Gruhl just got back to Willmar with Peach and Blossom after their pardons on Monday and he?ll be taking another couple of turkeys to Kansas City Friday for the Chiefs-Raiders game.
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.
Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.