"There is a lot riding on Biden ending the ban on the first day of his presidency because this is something he has campaigned on," said Iman Awad, national legislative director of Emgage Action, an advocacy organization for Muslim Americans. "With that, we understand that we are facing so much during this political moment: A current president making this transition nearly impossible, the insurrection, and the pandemic. Nevertheless, Muslim American communities are hopeful that the Biden Administration will fulfill that promise, despite the crises happening." … [Read more...] about Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding travel ban on first day
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Trump Revokes His Own ‘Drain The Swamp’ Executive Order That Banned Some Lobbying
In the final hours of his presidency Tuesday night, President Donald Trump revoked his executive order, which placed restrictions on White House officials’ ability to immediately work as a lobbyist after working in government, the White House said. Trump signed the order on Jan. 28, 2017 in a move that was considered a fulfillment of his 2016 campaign promise to “drain the swamp,” NBC News reported at the time. … [Read more...] about Trump Revokes His Own ‘Drain The Swamp’ Executive Order That Banned Some Lobbying
Slew of Biden orders on COVID to include resuming WHO membership
“[Today] starts a new day, a new different approach to managing the country's response to the coronavirus crisis,” said Jeff ZientsJeff ZientsBiden taps former FDA commissioner Kessler to head vaccine efforts Biden's chief aide says president wants teams, no rivals Community colleges need their own assistant secretary in Biden's administration MORE, coordinator of Biden’s COVID-19 response, in a press call with reporters. … [Read more...] about Slew of Biden orders on COVID to include resuming WHO membership
Biden to sign 17 executive actions, orders to reverse Trump policies, restore Obama-era programs on first day
Rice said Biden will direct federal agencies to review the state of equity within their agencies, work with the Office of Management and Budget to "equitably allocate federal resources to empower and invest in communities of color and other underserved communities;" improve the delivery of government benefits services to ensure families "can access opportunity," and more. … [Read more...] about Biden to sign 17 executive actions, orders to reverse Trump policies, restore Obama-era programs on first day
Biden to sign flurry of executive actions in first hours of presidency
President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump grants clemency to more than 100 people, including Bannon Scalise bringing Donna Brazile as guest to Biden inauguration Sidney Powell withdraws 'kraken' lawsuit in Georgia MORE will sign more than a dozen executive actions on Wednesday reversing some of President TrumpDonald TrumpLil Wayne gets 11th hour Trump pardon Trump grants clemency to more than 100 people, including Bannon Trump expected to pardon Bannon: reports MORE’s signature policy initiatives and setting the tone for the new administration’s focus on COVID-19, the economy, climate change and racial justice. … [Read more...] about Biden to sign flurry of executive actions in first hours of presidency
