President Joe Biden sharply criticized reporters during a press interaction Sunday, declaring he knows “more world leaders” than they’ve encountered in their “whole goddamn life.” The remarks followed a question about whether President-elect Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy.
U2 frontman Bono was among 19 individuals awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor, by outgoing President Joe Biden on Saturday. The recipients, spanning culture, politics, and activism, were recognized for their significant contributions to America and the world.
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
President Biden plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton, Democratic megadonor George Soros, and 17 others during a White House ceremony on Saturday.
President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case has been scheduled for January 10, just days before his inauguration. Federal Judge Juan Merchan announced the decision but indicated that Trump is unlikely to face incarceration, stating the court’s inclination to impose an “unconditional discharge.”
