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More from Joe Biden’s first 100 days

Biden has launched the second war on poverty
Politics

The first war on poverty cut it in half. Joe Biden could do it again.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Marcia Fudge confirmed as housing and urban development secretaryMarcia Fudge confirmed as housing and urban development secretary
Politics

With housing crises looming, Fudge was confirmed in a bipartisan vote to join Biden’s Cabinet.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Explainers
Gen Z’s high-speed rail meme dream, explainedGen Z’s high-speed rail meme dream, explained
Explainers

Have you seen that high-speed rail map on Twitter? Gen Z is hoping President Biden has.

By Gabby Birenbaum
Politics
Biden will allow Venezuelans who fled the Maduro regime to live and work in the USBiden will allow Venezuelans who fled the Maduro regime to live and work in the US
Politics

He will offer Temporary Protected Status to those already living in the US.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Neera Tanden is Biden’s first Cabinet-level nominee to withdrawNeera Tanden is Biden’s first Cabinet-level nominee to withdraw
Politics

After a tough few weeks, Tanden announced she’s withdrawing her nomination as OMB director.

By Ella Nilsen
Biden’s climate chief Gina McCarthy on mobilizing “armies of people” to cut emissions
Climate

In an interview with Vox, McCarthy explains what it will take to marshal the power of the federal government on climate.

By Ella Nilsen
The Fauci of climate change? Gina McCarthy is in charge of Biden’s massive climate agenda.
Explainers

McCarthy, Obama’s EPA chief, is back with one mission: fighting climate change.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Why Joe Biden’s pro-union message is so significantWhy Joe Biden’s pro-union message is so significant
Politics

Some labor historians think Biden’s rhetoric on unionizing is stronger than FDR’s.

By Ella Nilsen
Explainers
How Biden’s best-laid plans for Iran and Saudi Arabia failed in his first monthHow Biden’s best-laid plans for Iran and Saudi Arabia failed in his first month
Explainers

President Biden hasn’t handled Iran and Saudi Arabia like candidate Biden planned.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Biden’s controversial decision to reopen temporary shelters for migrant children, explainedBiden’s controversial decision to reopen temporary shelters for migrant children, explained
Politics

Increasing numbers of migrant children are arriving on the border, and the shelter system for them is under strain.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Congress is writing up Biden’s stimulus plan. Here’s what’s in it.Congress is writing up Biden’s stimulus plan. Here’s what’s in it.
Politics

Stimulus checks and UI, but not a $15 minimum wage: the state of the House’s stimulus bill so far.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
The House passed Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief packageThe House passed Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package
Politics

Democrats’ sweeping pandemic stimulus package now heads to the Senate.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Biden’s secret weapon for criminal justice reformBiden’s secret weapon for criminal justice reform
Explainers

The president has the power to help reverse mass incarceration — but Biden hasn’t used that power yet.

By German Lopez
Politics
Biden just partially lifted Trump’s pandemic-related restrictions on legal immigrationBiden just partially lifted Trump’s pandemic-related restrictions on legal immigration
Politics

But foreign workers still can’t get visas.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
GOP opposition to the Iran deal is threatening to sink a Biden Pentagon nomineeGOP opposition to the Iran deal is threatening to sink a Biden Pentagon nominee
Politics

Colin Kahl, Biden’s pick for a top Pentagon job, is a staunch Iran deal supporter. That might doom his nomination.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Joe Manchin voted for controversial Trump nominees but is undecided on Biden’sJoe Manchin voted for controversial Trump nominees but is undecided on Biden’s
Politics

Manchin supported more Trump nominees than any other Democrat. Now, he could sink one of Biden’s.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
What Democrats can learn from Mitt RomneyWhat Democrats can learn from Mitt Romney
Future Perfect

The government shouldn’t just be generous. It should be simple too.

By Dylan Matthews
Explainers
Leave now, extension, or indefinite stay: Biden’s 3 bad Afghanistan optionsLeave now, extension, or indefinite stay: Biden’s 3 bad Afghanistan options
Explainers

Whatever Biden chooses to do in Afghanistan will have a lot of downsides. The hope is he picks the least bad option.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Biden is allowing asylum seekers caught by Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program to cross the borderBiden is allowing asylum seekers caught by Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program to cross the border
Politics

Border officials are slowly working up to processing 300 migrants daily.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
Why Neera Tanden’s nomination to be Biden’s budget chief looks doomedWhy Neera Tanden’s nomination to be Biden’s budget chief looks doomed
Explainers

Tanden looks like she’ll be the first cabinet nominee sunk by old tweets.

By Ella Nilsen
World Politics
Why Biden’s pledge of $4 billion to help vaccinate the world isn’t enoughWhy Biden’s pledge of $4 billion to help vaccinate the world isn’t enough
World Politics

Global Covid-19 vaccination efforts need more than just money.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Biden is trying to rein in ICE with new immigration enforcement prioritiesBiden is trying to rein in ICE with new immigration enforcement priorities
Politics

Immigrant advocates say there should be further limits on ICE agents.

By Nicole Narea
Defense & Security
What the US offer to talk to Iran means — and doesn’t — for the nuclear dealWhat the US offer to talk to Iran means — and doesn’t — for the nuclear deal
Defense & Security

Even US officials say the offer for negotiations isn’t a “breakthrough.”

By Alex Ward
Politics
The new Biden-backed immigration bill, explainedThe new Biden-backed immigration bill, explained
Politics

Democrats are pushing a comprehensive approach to immigration reform — for now.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why Biden can’t ignore Iraq and Afghanistan, even if he might want toWhy Biden can’t ignore Iraq and Afghanistan, even if he might want to
Politics

Biden can’t forever ignore the forever wars.

By Alex Ward