7 takeaways from Biden's exclusive interview with USA Today

Biden says in USA Today interview that he has not yet made decision about issuing preemptive pardons
President Joe Biden said he had not made a decision about issuing preemptive pardons before leaving office, leaving the door open to an unprecedented move to protect some of his allies as he warned President-elect Donald Trump against trying to “settle scores.
Regrets, precedent and legacy: 7 takeaways from Biden's exclusive interview with USA TODAY
President Joe Biden pondered the outcome had he stayed in the 2024 election and other takeaways from an exclusive interview with USA TODAY.
Biden Says He Is Undecided on Pre-Emptive Pardons, According to USA Today Interview
U.S. President Joe Biden said he remained undecided on whether to issue pre-emptive pardons to protect some public figures who have been threatened with retaliation by his Republican successor Donald Trump.
Biden: Biggest regret failing to counter misinformation, including from Trump
President Biden in an interview published Wednesday reflected on the highs and lows of his administration, stating his biggest regret was failing to challenge misinformation — including claims touted by President-elect Trump about the New Year’s Day attacks.
Read what Joe Biden said during his exclusive interview with USA TODAY: Transcript
Transcript of President Joe Biden's Oval Office interview with Susan Page, USA TODAY's Washington Bureau Chief, on Jan. 5, 2025: PAGE: This is the limits of my technological ability. BIDEN: Believe me...
Matt Gaetz says he is ‘starting to think about running for governor’ of Florida in ’26
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Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
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‘Exhausted’ Americans are tuning out politics, according to cable news ratings and recent poll
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Here’s how annexing Canada would change American politics
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Joe Biden: When my friend Jimmy Carter asked me to deliver his eulogy
Exclusive: They were friends before either was a figure in national politics. Joe Biden tells USA TODAY about his last meeting with Jimmy Carter.
Trump’s ‘made in USA’ bitcoin vow not based ‘in reality’
It’s unlikely Donald Trump will be able to realize his campaign promise that all remaining Bitcoin will be made in the U.S., ...
Don't expect North Jersey politics to slow down in 2025. Here's what's ahead
In 2025, politics in New Jersey will continue to be hot, with a governor's race and the entire legislature up for election.
JD Vance will become 3rd youngest vice president in US history. 11 things to know about him
JD Vance has changed his name several times over his life. His last name comes from his maternal grandparents. He prefers no periods between J and D.
1925: Looking back 100 years at life in the U.S., famous births, entertainment, politics, more
We take our annual 100-year lookback at what life was like a century ago. The year 1925 had a few famous births, notable ...
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Biden believes he would have beaten Trump in 2024 election
In an interview with USA TODAY before leaving office, Biden said he believes he would have beaten Trump, but may not have had ...