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More from Joe Biden’s first 100 days

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Here’s how Biden’s infrastructure plan could get passed through CongressHere’s how Biden’s infrastructure plan could get passed through Congress
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The three scenarios for how Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan could become law, explained.

By Ella Nilsen
Climate
Biden’s most important climate promise hinges on how his next big bill gets through CongressBiden’s most important climate promise hinges on how his next big bill gets through Congress
Climate

A clean energy standard could rest in Joe Manchin’s hands.

By David Roberts
Politics
Foreign workers blocked by Trump are no longer banned from entering the USForeign workers blocked by Trump are no longer banned from entering the US
Politics

The pandemic-related ban kept out skilled workers on H-1B visas, among others.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Progressives say Biden’s foreign policy is the same as Trump’s. They’re wrong.Progressives say Biden’s foreign policy is the same as Trump’s. They’re wrong.
Politics

Sure, there are some similarities. But Biden’s foreign policy is very, very different from Trump’s.

By Alex Ward
Climate
How Biden plans to tackle the climate crisis in his $2 trillion infrastructure planHow Biden plans to tackle the climate crisis in his $2 trillion infrastructure plan
Climate

Here are the biggest ideas to cut emissions in the president’s new American Jobs Plan.

By Lili Pike
Politics
Pentagon ends “ugly and shameful chapter” by again allowing open trans military servicePentagon ends “ugly and shameful chapter” by again allowing open trans military service
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The decision reverses Trump-era restrictions and returns Pentagon personnel policy to the Obama years.

By Alex Ward
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Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan, explainedJoe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan, explained
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Biden’s new plan takes an expansive view of infrastructure.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
What Biden’s first list of judicial nominees tells us about his approach to the courtsWhat Biden’s first list of judicial nominees tells us about his approach to the courts
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Biden named a diverse group of 11 lawyers to the federal bench on Tuesday, including several former public defenders.

By Ian Millhiser
Joe Biden’s coming infrastructure push, explained
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Biden’s massive infrastructure plan is also a climate plan.

By Ella Nilsen
3 losers and 2 winners from Biden’s first press conference
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Winner: A return to normalcy. Loser: Americans still worried about the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Nicole Narea, German Lopez and 3 more
Politics
Biden now promises 200 million vaccine shots in 100 days. The US is already on track for that.Biden now promises 200 million vaccine shots in 100 days. The US is already on track for that.
Politics

The new goal really isn’t that ambitious.

By German Lopez
Politics
Rachel Levine’s historic confirmation to the Biden administration, explainedRachel Levine’s historic confirmation to the Biden administration, explained
Politics

In a pivotal moment for trans health care, Levine has been confirmed as assistant secretary of health.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Democrats are hoping Covid-19 stimulus will help them defy history in the midtermsDemocrats are hoping Covid-19 stimulus will help them defy history in the midterms
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The party in power historically loses control of at least one chamber of Congress in the midterms. Can a popular stimulus law help Democrats win?

By Ella Nilsen
Joe Biden’s Cabinet, explained
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Biden’s Cabinet is on pace to be confirmed faster than Trump’s or Obama’s.

By Ella Nilsen
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Why major unions are wary of the move to wind and solar jobsWhy major unions are wary of the move to wind and solar jobs
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Biden wants to move quickly toward a clean energy economy. Unions are worried about what it means for workers.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden’s tax plan, explainedJoe Biden’s tax plan, explained
Politics

The president’s proposed tax plan matches much of what he campaigned on: rolling back tax cuts for the rich.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Biden’s border policies are under scrutiny. His administration is racing to find solutions.Biden’s border policies are under scrutiny. His administration is racing to find solutions.
Politics

The Department of Homeland Security just announced plans to open new shelters for children and speed up processing at the border.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The growing number of children in custody on the US-Mexico border, explainedThe growing number of children in custody on the US-Mexico border, explained
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Biden is seeking an “effective and humane” border policy. He’s struggling to deliver.

By Nicole Narea
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What Democrats can (realistically) do about gun violenceWhat Democrats can (realistically) do about gun violence
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Gun control is likely doomed in the Senate. But there are other options.

By German Lopez
Politics
Biden’s National Security Council to get a key human rights officialBiden’s National Security Council to get a key human rights official
Politics

Rob Berschinski, a top official in Obama’s State Department, will be the NSC’s senior director for democracy and human rights.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Biden’s speech promised Covid-19 vaccines for all US adults in May. It’s really possible.Biden’s speech promised Covid-19 vaccines for all US adults in May. It’s really possible.
Politics

Covid-19 vaccines truly are coming for everyone soon.

By German Lopez
The state of the filibuster, explained
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Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema sound resolute. But the drama over the 60-vote threshold hasn’t yet been played out.

By Andrew Prokop
Biden charts a path to a post-pandemic normal, with July 4 as his target
Politics

Biden marked a grim anniversary but has hope for the future in his first primetime address.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The controversy over Biden not holding a formal press conference, explainedThe controversy over Biden not holding a formal press conference, explained
Politics

There are legitimate criticisms of Biden. That he hasn’t held a press conference yet isn’t really one of them.

By Aaron Rupar
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The mess that Biden’s EPA chief Michael Regan will inherit, explainedThe mess that Biden’s EPA chief Michael Regan will inherit, explained
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After four years of Trump, the EPA is poised to make a dramatic turn on pollution, climate change, and justice.

By Umair Irfan