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Four years ago, Biden was ‘concerned’ about last-minute presidential pardons 

By now, you’ve probably heard about former President Joe Biden’s pardons during the last hours of his presidency. The 46th president granted pardons to family members and political allies, including notable figures Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and Jan. 6 committee members. However, you probably didn’t know that in December 2020, Biden expressed […]

Evening Report — Trump unwinds the Biden years

Plus: Jan. 6 defendants go free as Dems, GOP debate pardons {beacon} Evening Report © Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Trump seeks to undo Biden's legacy PRESIDENT TRUMP IS MOVING QUICKLY to undo the work of his predecessor, using executive actions to chip away at former President Biden’s legacy. So far, Trump has withdrawn at least...

Trump faces TikTok backlash

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump, China hawks at odds over TikTok ban President Trump’s plan to save TikTok is putting him at a crossroads with some Republicans as questions mount over the legality of delaying a ban on the app. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump signed...

Stefanik vows to keep the U.S. engaged at U.N. to counter China

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) assured skeptical Senate Democrats during her confirmation hearing as President Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador that she is committed to engaging in the United Nations, saying it’s a priority venue to challenge China’s push for dominance on the global stage. Stefanik, the former Republican Conference Chair, is likely to get bipartisan support in...

Trump rolls back Biden directive to study methods of lowering prescription costs

Among the dozens of Biden-era executive orders he rescinded on day one, President Trump nixed one that aimed to explore new health care payment models that would lower prescription costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Trump rescinded former President Biden's Executive Order 14087, "Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans." He included this directive among those...

‘The View’ host Sunny Hostin calls Trump a ‘DEI hire’

Sunny Hostin, a former federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice who now co-hosts "The View" talk show, called President Trump a "DEI" hire on Tuesday.  While "DEI" normally stands for "diversity, equity and inclusion," Hostin said that when applied to Trump, it actually stands for “didn’t earn it.” Pointing to Trump’s promise to make...

SEC launches ‘crypto task force’

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching “a crypto task force.” In a Tuesday press release, the SEC described the task force as “dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.” The agency also said that the SEC, alongside the task force, will work “to set the SEC on a...

Constitution page on White House website shows 404 error

The Constitution page on President Trump’s White House website is showing a 404 error. “Page not found,” the site reads. Under former President Biden’s term, the website highlighted the history behind the creation of the Constitution and why the country has the set of guiding rules. Trump unveiled the new website Monday after taking office...

VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs

Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an expanded health care delivery system after years of pressure to bring down costs and lower wait times for care for former service members. “At the end of the day, the veteran is getting taken care...

Stefanik, Murphy clash over Musk gesture at confirmation hearing

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) clashed during her confirmation hearing with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) over comparisons of Elon Musk’s gesture during an Inauguration Day speech to a Nazi salute. “What do you think of Elon Musk, perhaps the president's most visible adviser, doing two Heil Hitler salutes last night at the president's televised rally?” Murphy...

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