Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?

Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.

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 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.

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. 

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. 

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 calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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.