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Mr. Biden also dismantled Mr. Trump’s “1776 Commission” that was set up to promote “patriotic education” to children but has been criticised for whitewashing the country’s history of racism. He also signed an order enforcing prohibitions on the federal government from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, reversing some Trump-era actions. … [Read more...] about Biden begins dismantling Trump’s legacy on Day 1

His first executive order was launching his 100-day masking challenge, asking Americans to mask up for 100 days. Biden is doing his part as well, issuing a mask mandate that will require anyone visiting a federal building or federal land or using certain modes of public transportation to wear a mask, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. … [Read more...] about On Day 1, Joe Biden signs 15 executive orders, reversing Donald Trump’s key policies

The themes next week will include "Buy American", with a Monday executive order increasing requirements for government purchases of goods and services from US companies; immigration will be the theme on Friday when Biden plans to sign executive orders focused on border processing and refugee policies and establish a family reunification task force. … [Read more...] about Biden executive orders undo Trump’s favorites

Just hours after taking the oath of office, Biden acted to dismantle his predecessor Donald Trump's immigration policies. Biden ordered an end to the construction of the US-Mexico border wall and a ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries. The Biden administration also aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are living in the United States unlawfully. … [Read more...] about UN chief hails new US migration and refugee policies

That the president acted without any procrastination to sweep aside what his national security adviser Jake Sullivan said were "elements of the Trump policies that were deeply inhumane" drew immediate criticism from a conservative group leader, whom The New York Times cited as saying that Biden's first moves as president "will make America less safe, less free, and less prosperous." … [Read more...] about Biden sworn in as U.S. president amid continuing virus spikes, deepening political division