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Joe Biden

Vox’s home for coverage of President Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States.

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Biden is starting to roll back Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” programBiden is starting to roll back Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” program
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Migrants arriving on the border will no longer be sent back to Mexico to await hearings.

By Nicole Narea
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Why Biden’s national mask mandate is a national mask suggestionWhy Biden’s national mask mandate is a national mask suggestion
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The masking up of America will depend on Biden’s ability to work with local governments and convince all Americans to wear them.

By Sara Morrison
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The president’s international restoration project beginsThe president’s international restoration project begins
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The US is rejoining the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization on day one.

By Jen Kirby
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Biden is ending Trump’s travel banBiden is ending Trump’s travel ban
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It’s the beginning of the end for Trump’s immigration policies.

By Nicole Narea
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American “heroes” get the spotlight in Biden’s virtual inaugural paradeAmerican “heroes” get the spotlight in Biden’s virtual inaugural parade
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In the virtual “Parade Across America,” Biden kept the focus on unity, everyday Americans, and Tony Goldwyn.

By Jerusalem Demsas
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Biden is already rolling back Trump’s immigration legacyBiden is already rolling back Trump’s immigration legacy
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The president is planning six executive actions on his first day in office.

By Nicole Narea
Biden’s flurry of first-day executive actions, explained
Explainers

The actions reverse Trump policies and launch a more progressive policymaking era.

By German Lopez
Joe Biden’s unique Inauguration Day, in photos
Politics

Biden’s inauguration was marked by Covid-19 restrictions and high-security measures.

By Kainaz Amaria and Ella Nilsen
Explainers
Biden’s Covid-19 stimulus plan includes $40 billion for child careBiden’s Covid-19 stimulus plan includes $40 billion for child care
Explainers

America is in a child care crisis. This is Biden’s first step to address it.

By Anna North
5 winners and 3 losers from Joe Biden’s inauguration
Politics

“My whole soul is in this”: Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.

By Emily Stewart, Dylan Scott and 3 more
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Cop who warded off insurrectionists at the US Capitol escorts Kamala Harris on Inauguration DayCop who warded off insurrectionists at the US Capitol escorts Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day
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Eugene Goodman, the Black Capitol Police officer who warded off insurrectionists, accompanied the vice president-elect on Inauguration Day.

By Dylan Scott
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The moment Trump officially left WashingtonThe moment Trump officially left Washington
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“Goodbye. We love you.”

By Jerusalem Demsas
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How Biden hopes to use executive actions to address America’s “compounding crises”How Biden hopes to use executive actions to address America’s “compounding crises”
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Eviction moratoriums and an end to Trump-era policies: what Biden has planned for his first day in office.

By Cameron Peters and Sean Collins
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How Biden can claw back Trump’s influence on the courtsHow Biden can claw back Trump’s influence on the courts
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Trump reshaped the judiciary. That’s a huge problem for Biden’s ambitions.

By Ian Millhiser
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Everything you need to know about Biden’s inaugurationEverything you need to know about Biden’s inauguration
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The schedule, livestream, and how to watch the events around the swearing-in of the 46th president of the United States.

By Jerusalem Demsas, Nicole Narea and 1 more
Biden’s sweeping immigration bill, explained
Politics

Biden is sending an immigration bill to Congress on his first day in office. Here’s what’s in it.

By Nicole Narea
Joe Biden’s impossible mission
Politics

The new president wants to unite a divided America. That’s even harder than it sounds.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
The important symbolism of Joe Biden’s memorial to Covid-19’s victimsThe important symbolism of Joe Biden’s memorial to Covid-19’s victims
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On the eve of his inauguration, Biden grieves for the lives lost to Covid-19: “To heal, we must remember.”

By Dylan Scott
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The Trump presidency is over, and Obamacare is still aliveThe Trump presidency is over, and Obamacare is still alive
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Trump managed to accomplish very little on health care, despite Republicans’ decade-long obsession with repealing the Affordable Care Act.

By Dylan Scott
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How people in the UK, Germany, and France feel about Joe BidenHow people in the UK, Germany, and France feel about Joe Biden
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According to a Pew Research Center survey, a majority have confidence in Biden to do the right thing in world affairs.

By Jariel Arvin
A potential inauguration threat showcased America’s housing crisis
Politics

A fire, Biden’s inauguration rehearsal, and 500,000 homeless Americans.

By Jerusalem Demsas
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What we know about Biden’s inauguration plansWhat we know about Biden’s inauguration plans
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This year will feature pared-down festivities and beefed-up security.

By Nicole Narea
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How Americans feel about Joe Biden ahead of his inaugurationHow Americans feel about Joe Biden ahead of his inauguration
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Americans give Biden good marks on presidential transition — but Republicans still believe Trump’s voter fraud lies.

By Cameron Peters
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Deep cleaning, packing supplies, and a concession: The Trumps plan their White House exitDeep cleaning, packing supplies, and a concession: The Trumps plan their White House exit
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There hasn’t been a peaceful transition of power, but there will be a transition.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Politics
$1,400? $2,000? The stimulus checks debate, explained$1,400? $2,000? The stimulus checks debate, explained
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Joe Biden wants to add $1,400 to the previous round of stimulus checks. AOC wants a clean $2,000.

By Emily Stewart
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Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus plan, explainedJoe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus plan, explained
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Biden has unveiled his opening bid in a proposal to rescue the economy.

By Emily Stewart
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Abolish the lame-duck periodAbolish the lame-duck period
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America’s long lame-duck period gave Trump supporters months to plan a violent uprising. It needs to end.

By Ian Millhiser
Biden can fight climate change, guarantee housing, and halve poverty — without the GOP
Politics

Biden’s majority is fragile. But it could also be incredibly powerful.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
McConnell is already sabotaging Biden’s presidencyMcConnell is already sabotaging Biden’s presidency
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The Senate hasn’t held a single confirmation hearing on Biden’s nominees. That’s not normal.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The enormous advantage that the Electoral College gives Republicans, in one chartThe enormous advantage that the Electoral College gives Republicans, in one chart
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The GOP’s Electoral College advantage grew in 2020, even as Republicans lost the presidency.

By Ian Millhiser
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Trump responds to Capitol riots by doubling down on his stolen election lieTrump responds to Capitol riots by doubling down on his stolen election lie
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In a video that was framed as a call for the mob to “go home,” Trump proclaimed his love for the rioters.

By Ian Millhiser
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The 14 Republican senators objecting to the Electoral College’s certificationThe 14 Republican senators objecting to the Electoral College’s certification
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2024 fault lines appear as Republican senators voice objections and support for the January 6 Electoral College certification.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Technology
An ex-Facebook lawyer is Big Tech’s latest tie to the White House. Or is it?An ex-Facebook lawyer is Big Tech’s latest tie to the White House. Or is it?
Technology

Joe Biden’s selection of Jessica Hertz to a powerful role has stirred the debate over tech’s influence in Washington.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
Biden pledges new Covid-19 relief package and to invoke Defense Production ActBiden pledges new Covid-19 relief package and to invoke Defense Production Act
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Biden called Covid-19 vaccine distribution the “greatest operational challenge we’ve ever faced.”

By Jerusalem Demsas
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The Covid-19 relief bill has saved up to 40 million people from eviction — for nowThe Covid-19 relief bill has saved up to 40 million people from eviction — for now
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The federal government has extended the eviction moratorium and will give out $25 billion in rent relief.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Explainers
What Biden could do about family separationsWhat Biden could do about family separations
Explainers

More than 5,000 migrant families were separated under Trump. Here’s how the president-elect could make amends.

By Nicole Narea
The debate over Joe Biden canceling student debt, explained
Politics

45 million Americans have student debt. Should Joe Biden forgive it?

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Biden plans to fulfill his campaign pledge by choosing a teacher to lead the Department of EducationBiden plans to fulfill his campaign pledge by choosing a teacher to lead the Department of Education
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Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s first Latino commissioner of public education, led the state’s schools in responding to Covid-19.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Culture
Saturday Night Live has elected its new Joe BidenSaturday Night Live has elected its new Joe Biden
Culture

After a subpar run as the president-elect, Jim Carrey has left office.

By Allegra Frank
Politics
Progressives, trying to sway Biden, send list with 100 potential foreign policy hiresProgressives, trying to sway Biden, send list with 100 potential foreign policy hires
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“There’s no good reason for the president-elect not to hire all of them,” one of the lead organizers told Vox.

By Alex Ward