A pair of CNN commentators debated President Joe Biden's motives for commuting the sentences of nearly every federal inmate on death row. The outgoing president commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 death row prisoners to life in prison without the chance for parole,

The images appear to show Vice President Biden introducing Hunter to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China.

President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as president, while Joe Biden, in many ways, has kept a lower profile during the final days of his presidency.

President Joe Biden exhibited profound "moral wisdom" in his decision to commute 37 out of 40 death row inmates to life without parole, Elizabeth Bruenig wrote for The Atlantic on Monday. Biden issued these pardons to prevent another spree of executions like that which occurred under the first Trump administration — although,

President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 death row inmates ignited a fierce debate about the morality of executions.

Trump's 2024 reelection could define Biden's legacy. Welcome to 538's politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior editor and elections analyst): 'Tis the season for your favorite media outlets to publish "year in review" articles — the year's best movies,

The Senate on Friday confirmed Biden's 235th lifetime federal judge — one more than Trump appointed during his first term in office.

All of Biden's picks will serve lifetime appointments, meaning they will serve to protect his legacy when Trump takes office.

Amid the threat of a federal government shutdown, President Joe Biden and Democrats say Republicans have only themselves to blame.

As the New York Times notes, some GOP lawmakers in Congress have pushed ... convicted criminals granted clemency by President Joe Biden. Carlson received a 17½-year sentence after a jury ...

Several elderly lawmakers and political leaders have faced scrutiny for medical ailments this year as part of a larger concern over incumbents' age.