Biden Administration

A reinforced section of the U.S.-Mexico border fencing seen in eastern Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on Jan. 20. President Biden signed an executive action and has halted construction of the massive wall for 60 days.

With Border Wall Construction Finally On Hold, Activists Worry About What's Next

3:03pm February 01, 2021

by John Burnett

While border wall opponents are celebrating, they also say the fight may not be over. Environmental activists want wildlife corridors restored; others oppose security measure like cameras and drones.

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A sign in the Jonah Field advertises cheap rates at a deserted motel built for oil and gas workers.

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A Wyoming County Predicts 'Total Economic Devastation' From Biden Leasing Ban

12:43pm January 28, 2021

by Kirk Siegler

Most of the oil and gas drilled in Wyoming comes from federal land and communities there are bracing for job losses and school funding cuts in the wake of a Biden administration pause on new leasing.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, shown here earlier this month, participated on Wednesday in the Biden administration's coronavirus team's briefing.

At Biden Administration's 1st COVID-19 Briefing, A Pledge To Let Scientists Lead

2:56pm January 27, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

"This is a national emergency. Four hundred thousand people have died. Everything is on the table across the whole supply chain," said Jeffrey Zients, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator.

President Biden is expected to sign off on new travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from South Africa, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe.

Biden To Implement Travel Restrictions To Combat New Coronavirus Variants

10:06am January 25, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Newly discovered variants of COVID-19 in South Africa and Brazil could make the virus more infectious and may decrease the efficacy of vaccines.

President Biden signs executive actions hours after his inauguration on Wednesday. He is expected to reverse several Trump-era policies.

Biden Administration Prepares To Overturn Trump Abortion Rule

11:48am January 21, 2021

by Sarah McCammon

In a move requested by abortion rights advocates, Biden is preparing to overturn the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits U.S. aid to groups that provide or refer for abortion in other countries.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, pictured at the White House in December, was among the 28 Trump administration officials sanctioned by China.

China Slaps Sanctions On 28 Trump Administration Officials, Including Mike Pompeo

8:09pm January 20, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

In a statement released just minutes after President Biden took office, China's foreign ministry said it was sanctioning those "who have seriously violated China's sovereignty."

President Joe Biden signs three documents including an inauguration declaration, cabinet nominations and sub-cabinet nominations in the President's Room at the US Capitol after the inauguration ceremony, Wednesday.

As President Biden Awaits Cabinet Confirmation, White House Announces Interim Leaders

5:29pm January 20, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Nearly two dozen career civil servants have been named by the Biden administration to temporarily lead the nation's federal agencies in the next phase of the transition of government.

President-elect Joe Biden has named Jen Psaki to be his White House press secretary. Psaki was State Department spokeswoman and White House communications director during the Obama administration.

Politics & Government

Biden's Incoming Press Secretary: Briefings Won't Be A Platform For Right-Wing Spin

8:17am December 31, 2020

by Steve Inskeep

In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, Jen Psaki promises to restore the tradition of holding daily White House press briefings and to be "as fact-based as I can be."

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Yazidi refugees from Iraq are among those fleeing religious persecution. The Biden administration promises to allow refugees into the U.S. at much higher numbers than the Trump administration did.

Biden Gives New Hope To Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution

5:41pm November 20, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

Joe Biden intends to admit 125,000 refugees in his first year. Many will be fleeing religious persecution. While highlighting persecution, President Trump cut refugee admissions to 15,000.

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Supporters of President Trump hold up a flag during a protest against the election results at the Maricopa County Elections Department office on Nov. 5 in Phoenix.

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Americans Worry About Transfer Of Power: 'We Need Our Country To Come Together'

5:00am November 20, 2020

by Piper McDaniel

As President Trump still refuses to concede, some Americans are fearful he's trampling democratic norms, while others trust the election process but fear lasting political extremism.