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In the last moments of his presidency, Biden pardoned his brothers James and Frank, sister Valerie, and their spouses. The decision was prompted by fears of political persecution by the new Trump administration.

Donald Trump officially signed the transition of power documents at the Capitol in the presence of the Vice President and Speaker. After the ceremony, the president went to the traditional Congressional dinner and parade.

During the traditional meeting at the White House, Melania Trump did not present a gift to Jill Biden, unlike in 2017. The Trumps and Bidens exchanged greetings and handshakes.

President-elect Trump and incumbent President Biden left the White House after a 35-minute meeting. The political opponents traveled to the Capitol in the same limousine as per tradition.

Donald and Melania Trump arrived at the White House, where they were greeted by the Bidens. The leaders exchanged greetings on the red carpet with gold accents, after which they proceeded to a meeting over tea and coffee.

Joe Biden posted a photo with his wife Jill at the White House before handing over power. Before the inauguration, the presidential couple will host Donald and Melania Trump for tea.

U. S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife attend a service at St. John's Church before his inauguration. After the service, the Trumps are scheduled to meet with current President Biden and the First Lady at the White House.

At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Biden set three goals for the United States, but Ukraine's victory was not among them. According to Eric Green, the main goal was the survival of Ukraine as a sovereign state.

President-elect Trump arrived in Washington on the eve of the inauguration. Due to extremely low temperatures, the ceremony was moved to the Capitol Rotunda, which caused problems with accommodating 250,000 guests.

The White House denied rumors about the immediate closure of TikTok in the United States, calling them manipulation. The Supreme Court upheld the requirement for ByteDance to sell its assets, and Trump is ready to give the company more time.

Joe Biden is planning to write a book after his presidential term. The publication will reveal his view on the presidency and decisions regarding the 2024 elections.

NATO assumes responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine instead of the United States through a new framework agreement. The Alliance is establishing permanent assistance mechanisms to ensure stable support regardless of political changes.

The White House confirms that there are problems with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli delegation continues negotiations in Qatar, trying to resolve last-minute issues.

U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.

During Trump's inauguration, the flags over the Capitol will be raised fully, contrary to Biden's order to lower them in memory of Carter. Republican governors support Trump's decision.

Biden removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before the end of his presidency. In return, Cuba agreed to release 553 prisoners, including political prisoners and participants in the 2021 protests.

Elon Musk will head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and will get an office in the White House complex. The project is aimed at reducing government spending in the Trump administration.

The US President and Israeli Prime Minister held talks on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Biden emphasized the changed regional circumstances after the fall of the Assad regime and the weakening of Iran's influence.

The US President met with the Prime Minister of Japan and the President of the Philippines to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. Particular attention was paid to threats in the South China Sea and economic cooperation.

Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom “with distinction. ” This is the first time such an award has been presented by a sitting US president, and the ceremony took place over the phone due to the fires in California.

Xi Jinping will send a representative to Trump's inauguration instead of attending in person. The Chinese envoy will hold talks with the US president-elect's team to reduce tensions between the two countries.

The US and Ukrainian administrations considered the possibility of negotiations with Moscow in the first half of 2025. The US is working to strengthen Ukraine's position and impose new sanctions against the Russian Federation before potential negotiations.

The granddaughter of the US President Naomi Biden gave birth to a boy weighing 4. 6 kg in Los Angeles. The baby was named William Brannon Neal IV, and the presidential couple has already visited the newborn in the hospital.

The United States has introduced the Cyber Trust Mark, a special label for assessing the cybersecurity of Internet devices. The certification will be voluntary, but starting in 2027, the government will only buy devices with this label.

The Biden administration plans to announce the final military aid package for Ukraine during the January 9 Ramstein meeting.

Ukrainian special operations forces killed 13 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. Five were killed in combat, eight with the help of drones, and an officer with special equipment was among the dead.

The President of Azerbaijan has accused Russia of the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane near Aktau.

The US President called to remember the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and to defend democracy. Biden confirmed that he had invited Trump for the traditional peaceful transfer of power on January 20.

U. S. President Joe Biden has awarded the country's highest civilian honor to 19 prominent individuals. Among the honorees are footballer Messi, politician Hillary Clinton, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and other prominent figures.

The Pentagon said it would not be able to deliver all the weapons from the $2. 5 billion aid package by January 20. Deliveries will continue even after the current U.S. administration leaves office.