Here’s what’s among the 50 bills Biden signed into law on Christmas Eve
Biden signed a bill making the bald eagle America's national bird, child abuse legislation backed by Paris Hilton, and more.
President Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what had long gone unnoticed and designate the bald eagle — familiar to many because of its white head, yellow beak and brown body — as the national bird.
President Joe Biden signs into law first federal anti-LGBTQ+ bill in decades
The National Defense Authorization Act has a provision barring the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for service members' children.
President Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 people on federal death row
President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row, stating he wanted to ensure a fair and effective justice system.
President Joe Biden signs off on 2% pay raise for most civilian federal employees
President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will give most federal employees a 2% increase starting January 2025.
Biden signs defense bill despite transgender care restrictions
President Joe Biden on Monday signed a $895 billion Pentagon policy bill despite language he said he "strongly opposes" that restricts medical treatment for transgender youth. The National Defense Authorization Act passed with bipartisan support in both chambers after months of negotiations.
Biden signs defence bill that includes anti-trans restrictions
Outgoing US president Joe Biden has signed in law a defence bill that will increase military salaries and overall spending but contains a controversial provision to restrict gender-affirming care access for the trans children of members of the armed services.
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of ...
Victims' Families Rebuke Joe Biden's Pardons: 'Undermining Justice System'
"While this is truly distressing news on a personal level for my family, it also feels like a complete dismissal and ...
Photos Show Joe Biden Meeting Son Hunter’s Business Partners during China Trip
Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners sought and received access to then-vice president Joe Biden’s political power, ...
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Joe Biden’s Long, Winding Road on the Death Penalty
Joe Biden’s position on the death penalty has gone from Abolition to Wait to Sometimes to Go for It to Abolition, Actually, ...
Joe Biden Spares 37 Death Row Inmates Before Donald Trump Resumes Executions. Here Are the 3 He Didn't Protect
President Joe Biden spared the lives of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row before passing the torch to ...
Joe Biden Called Pentagon Four Times Over New Jersey Mystery Drones: Report
According to the Journal's report, Biden's first called Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinabout the drones on December 12.
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North Carolina man convicted of Roanoke murder granted clemency by President Joe Biden
A North Carolina man convicted of the 1996 murder of his ex-girlfriend in Roanoke and the murder of another man in Charlotte, ...
President Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing 'hurried' House action
President Joe Biden has vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 new federal district judgeships. WASHINGTON — President Joe ...