President Biden used his clemency power today, his last full day of presidency, to pardon 5 individuals, and commute the sentences of 2 others. One of those pardons went to Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris continued their farewell tour on Thursday, attending the Department of Defense Commander in Chief Farewell Ceremony, offering his thanks to U.S. troops for their service throughout his administration.
On his way out of the White House, President Joe Biden made a move to shield his family from future prosecution.
President Trump on Wednesday repeatedly suggested it was a mistake that former President Biden did not preemptively pardon himself before leaving office. Trump, in a sit-down interview with Fox
In his final hour in office, President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for members of his family stating he doesn’t believe “unrelenting attacks and threats” against them will end.
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As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, he has announced a series of last-minute commutations and pardons, including Virginia House Speaker Don Scott.
Gov. Youngkin has released a statement condemning President Biden for granting clemency to two men who are in prison for drug charges in connection to the 1998 death of a