Biden rejoined the 197-nation deal in an executive order on his first day in office.
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Biden Rejoins Paris Climate Accord in First Environmental Action
President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday formally committing the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord.
Incoming Secretary of State Backs Pompeo’s Uyghur Genocide Designation
Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken said ‘President Trump was right in taking a tougher approach to China.’
Biden to Propose Eight-Year Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
On the campaign trail, Biden repeatedly promised that immigration reform would come on day one of his administration.
A $15 Minimum Wage Doesn’t Belong in a COVID-Relief Plan
It’s hard to argue that this hike has more than a tangential relationship to the problems caused by the pandemic.
Will Biden Govern More Through Legislation or Executive Orders?
Given Democrats’ razor-thin lead in Congress, Biden will probably resort to the ‘presidential pen’ approach.
Biden Returns Donation from Dem Ex-Senator Who Registered as Foreign Agent for China
Boxer’s donation to Biden was just $500, however a spokesperson for Biden’s inaugural committee said they do not accept donations
National Guard Will Boost Troops in D.C. to at Least 10,000 for Inauguration
Biden will be inaugurated on January 20, exactly two weeks after a group of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Biden Nominates Veteran Diplomat William Burns to Lead CIA
Burns has held a multitude of national security roles under five Democratic and Republican administrations, Biden’s transition team noted.
U.S. Facing ‘Another Potential Southwest Border Crisis’ as Biden Takes Office
Environmental, economic, and political factors have created the perfect storm for another potential southwest border crisis.
Biden Taps Third Dem Rep. for Cabinet Post, Further Narrowing Pelosi’s Majority
The appointment of Representative Deb Haaland to Biden’s cabinet would further thin the Democrats’ majority in the House.
Fed Will Maintain Asset Purchases until Employment Recovers
On the menu today: FOMC December meeting, the dollar’s global-reserve status, a theory of IPO pops, and a look at
Biden Taps Former Michigan Governor to Head Energy Department
Granholm served two terms as governor from 2003 to 2011, and has experience dealing with the auto industry and the
Biden to Tap Pete Buttigieg for Cabinet Post
Joe Biden will nominate former rival Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary, according to multiple reports.
Biden to Nominate Rep. Marcia Fudge for HUD Secretary
Joe Biden will nominate Representative Marcia Fudge (D., Ohio) for the post of Housing and Urban Development Secretary, multiple outlets
Dem Senators Blumenthal, Tester Oppose Waiver for Biden Sec Def Confirmation
Because Joe Biden nominated Austin for defense secretary in his incoming administration, Congress must grant Austin a waiver.