Additional pardons, measures to prevent homegrown political extremism, and more military aid for Israel are among the plans that Biden and his administration have during their final days before passing the baton to President-elect Donald Trump and his team.
Biden will end his presidency with one more international trip, during which he will travel to Italy and Vatican City to meet with Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella. Biden's trip to the Vatican is aimed at discussing ways to advance peace around the world with Pope Francis, and his time with Italy's heads of state will serve to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Italy alliance, the White House said. Biden also plans to thank ...