Biden Pardons 5 Members of His Family in Final Minutes in Office
Mr. Biden emphasized that he did not believe his family did anything wrong, but he feared political attacks by Donald J. Trump.
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Paul Abbate Retires as F.B.I. Acting Director After Wray Departs
A veteran of the bureau, Mr. Abbate has served as deputy director since early 2021 and took the helm from Christopher A. Wray as the agency faces an uncertain future.
Trump Agenda Heralds an Economic Experiment for the U.S.
Tariffs and tax cuts amid high interest rates and lingering inflation will pose a test for the U.S. economy.
Officer Beaten by the Jan. 6 Mob on Is On Duty Again, This Time to Protect Trump
Officer Daniel Hodges said he had come to grips with the idea that his professional duty now required him to protect a man whose supporters beat him, kicked him and tried to gouge his eyes out in 2021.
Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders
The incoming president’s team said he would take unilateral action on a variety of fronts during his first hours in office, including 10 executive orders cracking down on immigration and immigrants.
Some Jan. 6 Rioters Are Expected to Attend Trump’s Inauguration
At least eight rioters who have faced criminal charges have been granted permission to attend. Most were accused of relatively minor offenses.
Biden Issues Pre-Emptive Pardons to Guard Against Trump’s Reprisals
President Biden, hours before leaving office, used his executive clemency power to protect people targeted for reprisals by his successor, including Mark A. Milley, Anthony S. Fauci and Liz Cheney.
Trump Inauguration Day: What to Watch For
From Donald J. Trump’s swearing-in to pardons, executive orders and more, the first day of the new administration promises to be busy and eventful.
The Search for Lessons in Trump’s Return on Martin Luther King Day
The dual celebrations of a second Trump inauguration and the civil rights leader’s birth raise profound questions about Black leadership and progress toward the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
Trump Will Strip Protections from Career Civil Servants, Miller Says
The incoming deputy chief of staff told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give President-elect Donald J. Trump more control over federal workers, as well as on energy and immigration.