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Joe Biden Archive

Archives for December 2020

Politics
The Trump administration expelled unaccompanied migrant children in violation of a court orderThe Trump administration expelled unaccompanied migrant children in violation of a court order
Politics

Immigration authorities have expelled another 67 children on public health grounds since the November court ruling.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
The single biggest foreign policy decision Joe Biden facesThe single biggest foreign policy decision Joe Biden faces
Explainers

Will Biden’s foreign policy be one of restoration, reformation, or revolution?

By Alex Ward
Future Perfect
The fight over Joe Biden tapping Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, explainedThe fight over Joe Biden tapping Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, explained
Future Perfect

Vilsack held the post under Obama, and critics say he was too close to Big Ag.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Progressives are getting ready to push Biden on immigration reformProgressives are getting ready to push Biden on immigration reform
Politics

“If they go back to Obama-era immigration policies, they will have failed.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Americans want to cancel student loans — but not all of themAmericans want to cancel student loans — but not all of them
Politics

Student debt forgiveness is especially popular among people with student debt. Those without it are more split.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Joe Biden’s Justice Department will inherit an investigation into Hunter BidenJoe Biden’s Justice Department will inherit an investigation into Hunter Biden
Explainers

The president-elect’s son announced his tax affairs are under scrutiny. Here’s what we know.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump’s last stand on immigrationTrump’s last stand on immigration
Politics

Biden has signaled a more welcoming era for immigrants — but Trump is making a last-ditch effort to push through his policy agenda.

By Nicole Narea
Future Perfect
The appointments Biden needs to prioritize to revitalize the economyThe appointments Biden needs to prioritize to revitalize the economy
Future Perfect

The Federal Reserve is the most important economic agency in the country. Biden should treat it as such.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Biden’s building the most diverse Cabinet ever — but many Democrats say he’s doing it wrongBiden’s building the most diverse Cabinet ever — but many Democrats say he’s doing it wrong
Politics

Many Democratic lawmakers want more minorities in top posts, and are concerned Biden’s picks are being offered jobs outside their areas of expertise.

By Sean Collins
Politics
Asian American lawmakers want more representation in Biden’s CabinetAsian American lawmakers want more representation in Biden’s Cabinet
Politics

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus has called for Biden to appoint more AAPI leaders in key roles.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
The revenge of the blobThe revenge of the blob
Explainers

Presidents Obama and Trump kept the nation’s foreign policy establishment at arm’s length. President-elect Biden has warmly embraced it.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin chosen as the first Black person to lead the PentagonRetired Gen. Lloyd Austin chosen as the first Black person to lead the Pentagon
Politics

He may face some resistance to his handling of the fight against ISIS.

By Alex Ward
How Biden could reverse Trump’s nativist legacy on the border
Politics

Dismantling Trump’s policies that put up a wall to the asylum system is an immense task.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
What Joe Biden could do to bring down drug costsWhat Joe Biden could do to bring down drug costs
Politics

Pharma is having its best moment in years. What does it mean for Biden’s health care agenda?

By Dylan Scott
Politics
A federal court just reinstated DACA, and the implications go far beyond immigrationA federal court just reinstated DACA, and the implications go far beyond immigration
Politics

A federal judge handed immigrants a big win — and gave President-elect Biden a potential crisis.

By Ian Millhiser