Biden Outlines Final Actions to Cement Legacy Before Leaving Office

The outgoing president plans initiatives on AI, clemency, climate, and student debt relief as Trump prepares to take office.

President Joe Biden's final weeks in office will focus on advancing policies in artificial intelligence, climate action, and land protections.
The White House is considering preemptive pardons for Democrats potentially targeted by incoming President Donald Trump's administration.
Biden aims to finalize student debt relief measures and allocate funds from key legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act.
The administration has announced significant clean energy and semiconductor investments, including $735 million for renewable energy vehicles and $6.2 billion for Micron Corp.
Biden's actions are framed as efforts to solidify a long-term legacy, with some initiatives designed to be difficult for the next administration to reverse.