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Did President Biden's Justice Department Confer with the Victims' Families Before the President Commuted Federal Death Sentences?

The Justice Department's policies generally require such conferrals, but it is unclear whether standard procedures were followed by the President in today's mass commutations of federal death sentences.

Reason

Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term

White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead.

Al Jazeera

A Man Who Kidnapped And Fatally Tortured A 12-Year-Old Girl Is Among The Death Row Inmates Biden Commuted

Thomas Sanders, 57, was scheduled to die by lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia or electrocution for the horrific murders of Lexis and Suellen Roberts

International Business Times

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An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump

President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally

The Independent UK

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

Biden faced recent pressure from advocacy groups urging him to act to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates

The Independent UK

A Decaying Joe Biden Underlines the Need for a Less Powerful Presidency

The power of the office is excessive, and we don’t even know who is wielding it.

Reason

Why Biden should empty federal death row

Biden should not leave anyone on federal death row when Donald Trump takes office

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Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates

The clemency action applies to all federal death row inmates except three convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder

The Guardian - US

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.

Al Jazeera

President-Elect Trump Announces Key Nominations For Administration

President-elect Trump unveils key nominations for his administration, focusing on defense, technology, and budgeting.

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President-Elect Trump Announces Key Picks For Administration Roles

President-elect Trump unveils strategic appointments for his upcoming administration, emphasizing experience and diversity in key roles.

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Trump Vows To 'Stop Transgender Lunacy' As A Top Priority

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights.

International Business Times

‘Confused’ congresswoman tracked to nursing home shines spotlight on troubling aging issues facing lawmakers

Washington showed its gray hair in 2024. More reckonings are likely on the horizon

The Independent UK

It's time to rebuild the Democrats

The Harris campaign kept the battlegrounds close — but lost ground everywhere. Their failure is our opportunity

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The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson is being sent to Washington to join the battle for Donald Trump’s ear

In choosing the UK’s new ambassador, Keir Starmer is gambling that the rewards will justify the risks

Al Jazeera

Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown

President hails the passage of the legislation after days of uncertainty and negotiations that went down to the wire.

The Guardian - US

Biden signs funding measure to keep US government running

Measure averting government shutdown did not include demand by Trump to raise debt ceiling

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President Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown

President Biden signs stopgap funding bill to prevent government shutdown, ensuring operations and providing disaster relief and farm aid.

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The Guardian - US

Only 35% of Americans trust the US judicial system. This is catastrophic

American confidence in the courts has hit a record low across party lines. This is worrying – if not surprising

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OMB Halts Shutdown Preparations As Senate Nears Funding Bill Passage

Federal government will not shut down as Senate nears passing funding bill, ensuring continuity of operations.

International Business Times

US President Biden Authorizes $571 Million In Military Aid To Taiwan

US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.

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US Government Agencies Begin Furlough Notifications Amid Shutdown Preparations

US government agencies prepare for potential shutdown by notifying employees about furloughs and following OMB guidance.

Capital & Main

Biden Works to Trump-Proof His Climate Agenda, but Advocates Want More Action

With time running out, the administration is scrambling to secure its legacy ahead of an incoming president who has vowed to shred it all.

Al Jazeera

Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office

Move brings total in student loan forgiveness during Joe Biden’s term as president to $180bn, Education Department says.

International Business Times

The Biden Cover-Up: White House Aides Reportedly Hid Outgoing President's Mental Decline Early On

U.S. President Joe Biden's mental acuity has been in question over the years, and a new explosive report by WSJ revealed that since his first day as commander-in-chief, his aides had been working to hide his true condition from the world.

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