[159][160], In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. "[497], In July 2022, comedian and host of The Late Late Show, James Corden, visited the White House and spoke with Biden, Jen Psaki, and White House custodian staff. [356], In March 2021, Biden held a virtual meeting with leaders of Japan, India and Australia, an alliance of countries known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad, that work together to address China's expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region. "[43] Near the conclusion of his speech, Biden held a moment of silence for those who died in the COVID-19 pandemic. [387] On February 28, the Biden administration announced sanctions against Russia's central bank, prohibiting Americans from doing business with the bank and freezing the bank's assets. The Chinese side countered: "The U.S. does not have the qualification to speak to China from a position of strength [and] does not serve as a model to others [and] China's development and strengthening is unstoppable. The president has granted nine pardons and 80 commutations, far more than any of his recent predecessors at this point in their presidencies.Donald Trump had granted 11 at this point, and George W. Bush seven. [121][123] In her first press briefing, press secretary Psaki said the plan was likely to change. [108] Throughout the surge, the Biden administration has been criticized for a lack of COVID-19 tests, exacerbating the spread of the Omicron variant. The latest Labor Department figures show more than 10 million job vacancies in the U.S., nearly 1.8 jobs for every unemployed person, down from a peak of 2 but still historically very high. "[149], During Biden's first year in office, inflation rose to 7.5%, the highest rate in forty years. [399] The aid includes 500 Excalibur precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds, 2000 155mm remote anti-armor mine systems, more than 1,300 anti-armor weapons, more than 2.75 million rounds of small arms ammunition, more HIMARS rockets, 125 Humvees, and four satellite communications antennas for Ukraine's command and control systems, as well as training for operation of the NASAMS units. Potato Head" toy. According to Washington Post journalist Steven Levingston, "Obama listened to military leaders who advised him that withdrawal would be a mistake. [182][183][184] In November 2021, a closely watched Interior Department report on federal oil and gas lease policy, ordered by Biden, was completed. The presidents lone state dinner to date honored French President Emmanuel Macron. "Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion". [121] The plan includes $1 trillion in direct aid, including $1,400 per-person checks, for working Americans, and would provide for direct housing and nutrition assistance, expanding access to safe and reliable childcare and affordable healthcare, increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance, and giving families with kids and childless workers an emergency boost this year. To navigate between quarters, see timeline of the Joe Biden presidency.For the Q2 timeline see timeline of the Joe Biden presidency (2021 Q2). Democrats expanded their narrow Senate majority while Republicans took control of the House of Representatives by a far smaller margin than expected. [27], Two days after becoming the projected winner of the 2020 election, Biden announced the formation of a task force to advise him on the COVID-19 pandemic during the transition, co-chaired by former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, former FDA commissioner David A. Kessler, and Yale University's Marcella Nunez-Smith. That day he issued an executive order directing businesses with more than 100 employees to require vaccination of their workers or weekly testing, affecting about 80 million Americans. [472] Polls for the election cycle were the most accurate since 1998, though Republican-aligned pollsters such as the Trafalgar Group had a notable polling miss. But Biden, who vowed to undo many Trump policies using executive orders, signed more than 40 in his first 100 days,. [83][4] Biden also reaffirmed protections to recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. [424], Biden has reiterated his commitment to maintaining peace in Northern Ireland by resisting the possibility of a hard border as a result of Brexit. [434][435] However, so far, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have declined requests from the US. [491][492] Gallup further noted that there was greater political polarization in Biden's approval ratings than any other first-year president in modern history, with 91% of Democrats supporting Biden while just 8% of Republicans supported him, resulting in a party gap of 83%. Biden said Xi asked him to define America and he responded with one word: Possibilities. [436][437], As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden had vowed to make the Saudis pay the price and make them a pariah state, citing the Kingdom's involvement in the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi. The percentage of Americans ages 5 and older who have an updated bivalent vaccine. "[496], In June 2022, Biden appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! U.S. President Joe Biden walks from Marine One toward the Oval Office on the South Lawn of the White House January 4, 2023. [7] He appointed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Courtthe first Black woman to serve on the court. [171][172], In March 2021, 21 Republican state attorneys general of 21 states sued the Biden administration for revoking the Keystone XL pipeline permit. [278][276], Austin has said his number one priority is to assist COVID-19 relief efforts, pledging he would "quickly review the Department's contributions to COVID-19 relief efforts, ensuring that we're doing everything that we can to help distribute vaccines across the country and to vaccinate our troops and preserve readiness. On most of these visits he has been to his Wilmington residence. [312], In January 2022, Biden again sanctioned Cuba officials, this time placing travel restrictions on eight members of the Cuban government. The reversal of that progress will necessitate an immediate review of our sanction laws and authorities, followed by appropriate action. [86] Vaccines would also be freely available to all citizens regardless of immigration status. Prior to his run for the nation's highest office. [230], On March 24, 2021, Biden tasked Vice President Harris to reduce the number of unaccompanied minors and adult asylum seekers. Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that temporarily established expanded unemployment insurance and sent $1,400 stimulus checks to most Americans in response to continued economic pressure from COVID-19. No Republican in Congress voted for the American Rescue Plan. [113] This move was criticized by health experts who worry that without rapid testing, COVID-positive people may unknowingly spread COVID-19 in workplaces under the recommended CDC guidelines. Biden has been interviewed for several news outlets and appeared on several late-night talk shows throughout his presidency. As of March 2022, Iran and Venezuela were still barred by sanctions from selling much of their crude oil into the international market. [366], Biden and his administration condemned human rights violations by the Russian authorities, calling for the release of detained dissident and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, his wife, and the thousands of Russians who had demonstrated in his support; the U.S. called for the unconditional release of Navalny and the protestors and a credible investigation into Navalny's poisoning. In late 2022, Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and codified same-sex and interracial marriage in the United States. [476], After speculation Biden would not seek re-election due to his advanced age and poor job approval,[477] Biden officially announced his re-election campaign on April 25, 2023. [122] It allows partners of states to create vaccine centers in stadiums, convention centers and pharmacies. "[88] Biden established the White House COVID-19 Response Team, a White House Office dedicated to coordinating a unified federal government response. On September 9, Biden stated, "Weve been patient. Biden has spent more than a fourth of his presidency working from - CNN entertainment, news presenter | 4.8K views, 28 likes, 13 loves, 80 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from GBN Grenada Broadcasting Network: GBN News 28th April 2023 Anchor: Kenroy Baptiste. [412] A month later, Biden met Macron, telling him his administration was "clumsy" and that he was "under the impression that France had been informed long before" that France's deal with Australia was "not going through". [280] In remarks to service members alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Biden announced a U.S. Department of Defense-led China task force "to provide a baseline assessment of department policies, programs and processes in regard to the challenge China poses. "[136][137] U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said she planned to aggressively enforce trade rules to combat unfair practices by China. The number of bridges in the U.S. rated as poor and needing repair, according to the White House. [346] The meeting was the first such summit since 2014. FACT SHEET: 100 Days In, Biden- - The White House Economists warn that both a reduction in wheat supply from the Ukraine and strict financial sanctions against Russia would lead to a worsening of the global food supply. Critics on both sides identified the reaction by the White House as "lame and late". "[330], By early July 2021, most of the American troops in Afghanistan were withdrawn. "[325] On August 15, amid an offensive by the Taliban, the Afghan government collapsed, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country and Kabul fell to the Taliban. Senator, to the post of NASA administrator. Then what happens if every American has one test? [306] Chinese officials accused the U.S. of indiscriminately using force against the civilian airship in violation of international law. This year, after several days of tense waiting and watching, The Associated Press called the presidential race Saturday morning, declaring that former Vice President Joe Biden will become the. [123][122][86] In addition, the plan would launch a national campaign to educate Americans about the vaccine and COVID-19, targeting misinformation related to the pandemic. WASHINGTON President Joe Biden took his oath of office more than three months ago, after a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and the second impeachment of his predecessor and during a.
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