Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change, immigration and more By Bo Erickson Biden takes on fight against COVID pandemic
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed more than a dozen executive actions, some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
Several executive actions will make changes to the U.S. response to COVID-19 and try to ease some of the financial strain on Americans resulting from the pandemic. Other executive actions directly target and undo Mr. Trump s actions on the environment, immigration, the U.S. census, and regulatory changes.
Mr. Biden signed three executive orders in the presence of reporters implementing a mask mandate on federal property, increasing support for underserved communities and rejoining the Paris climate accord.
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Cindy McCain says Joe Biden is absolutely ready to be president
Cindy McCain was introduced to her husband, the late Senator John McCain, by now first lady Jill Biden. I m just so grateful that they did introduce me because, you know, love of my life, McCain told CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O Donnell.
Still, it was a surprise when the lifelong Republican endorsed Joe Biden for president Arizona has a long history as a red state, with only one other Democratic presidential candidate winning there since 1948. McCain said she hopes her endorsement helped Mr. Biden win the White House.