US President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 3, 2024.
"As the first Asian actor to win an Oscar as best actress, she bridges cultures not only to entertain, but also inspire and open hearts. And that's what she keeps doing. Congratulations.” US President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, US, May 3, 2024.
"On Jan 6, Nancy stood in the breach and defended democracy," said Biden, who has repeatedly bashed Trump for what he says is the former president's fueling of the Capitol assault.US President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to US Representative and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, May 3, 2024.