Trump says he’s invalidating some Biden pardons, claiming power he doesn’t have

In 2021, Joe Biden used his power to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour. Four years later, Donald Trump is turning back the clock.

Monday, March 17, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump scraps key Biden-era policy that increased minimum wage for federal contractors Trump scraps key Biden-era policy that increased minimum wage for federal contractors In 2021, Joe Biden used his power to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour. Four years later, Donald Trump is turning back the clock. MORE Trump says he's invalidating some Biden pardons, claiming power he doesn't have Donald Trump doesn't have the authority to invalidate Joe Biden's pardons. The Republican is apparently simply asserting the right anyway. MORE Trump says he's invalidating some Biden pardons, claiming power he doesn't have Donald Trump doesn't have the authority to invalidate Joe Biden's pardons. The Republican is apparently simply asserting the right anyway. MORE On Russia, Trump rejects public attitudes and takes new Kremlin-aligned steps Several recent polls found most Americans believe Donald Trump's policy toward Russia needs to change. The Republican is instead making it worse. MORE On Russia, Trump rejects public attitudes and takes new Kremlin-aligned steps Several recent polls found most Americans believe Donald Trump's policy toward Russia needs to change. The Republican is instead making it worse. MORE At Trump's insistence, pro-democracy media outlets suddenly go silent For generations, the Voice of America has countered authoritarian propaganda with independent news. That's apparently no longer a White House priority. MORE At Trump's insistence, pro-democracy media outlets suddenly go silent For generations, the Voice of America has countered authoritarian propaganda with independent news. That's apparently no longer a White House priority. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump reportedly keen on law at root of disgraceful chapter in American history Trump hones Justice Department as weapon of revenge; some dull edges remain Democratic voters' attitudes on partisan compromise undergo a dramatic shift The White House escalates its radical offensive against D.C. law firms Newly released filing reveals Newsmax's $40 million settlement with Smartmatic Diverse groups opposing Trump-Musk agenda coalesce around date for nationwide protest   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER