Biden Signs First Executive Actions Shortly After Inauguration
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Mask mandates, Paris accord and halting the wall: Biden thrills the Left with wave of executive ordersPresident Biden signed a wave of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to reverse some of former President Donald Trump’s signature policy decisions, drawing praise from Democrats and many of Trump's critics abroad.
“One of the first things we must do is undo the Trump regression, and executive orders are one of the most effective tools to accomplish just that,” newly sworn-in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said approvingly.
The full suite of orders covered a range of Biden's campaign trail promises, including an end to construction of the U.S.-Mexico border...
From the Left
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virusPresident Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The new president signed the orders just hours after taking the oath of office at the Capitol, pivoting quickly from his pared-down inauguration ceremony to enacting his agenda. With the stroke of a pen, Biden ordered a halt to the construction of Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall, ended the ban on travel...
From the Center
Biden signs first executive actions as presidentPresident Biden signed his first executive actions on Wednesday afternoon, hours after being sworn in as the 46th commander in chief.
Biden, wearing a mask while seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, signed executive actions mandating mask use on federal property to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, rejoining the Paris climate agreement and extending support for underserved communities.
"I thought there's no time to wait. Get to work immediately," Biden told reporters. "There's no time to start like today."
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