Soros has been a frequent target of Republican criticism for financial support of progressive causes and Democratic candidates.

President Biden will on Saturday award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left-wing billionaire George Soros, and 17 others at a ceremony at the White House.

Philanthropist and Democratic donor George Soros also was among the recipients ... as well as George W. Romney, the former Michigan governor and father of Utah Sen. Mitt Romney. Both were awarded the medal posthumously, along with Hamer, a co-founder ...

Among the recipients of the top civilian honor are NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, fashion icon Anna Wintour, U2 singer Bono and actor Denzel Washington.

The White House said the recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

He later served as the 43rd governor of Michigan, pressing ahead with an aggressive civil ... founded the American Film Institute and created the Kennedy Center Honors. George Soros: Soros, the Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor and philanthropist to ...

WASHINGTON — In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States on entertainers, sports stars, activists and diplomats including Jane Goodall and Hillary Clinton.

The White House revealed early Saturday that President Joe Biden was awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including two with Michigan connections: Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the late George Romney, who served three two-year terms as the state's governor.

President Biden is hosting a ceremony Saturday to award 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and

In his opening remarks, President Biden praised the recipients as “extraordinary,” highlighting their impact on American society and the world. Among those honored was Hillary Clinton, who received a standing ovation from her peers.