The flurry of action is meant to show Americans that Biden is not wasting any time taking control of the coronavirus -- something the Biden transition has been intently focused on. But the scope and breadth of the topics Biden will address also highlights the extent to which Democrats believe the incoming administration will have to be focused on multiple issues at once to be successful. … [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
“The key thing for this administration is going to be that people going out of government won’t be able to use that service to enrich themselves,” former White House press secretary Sean Spicer said prior to Trump taking office, according to Politico. (RELATED: Trump Issues Executive Orders Designed To Deconstruct The Deep State While Dems Focus On Impeachment) … [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
That order will also establish a COVID-19 response coordinator, who will report directly to the president and coordinate elements of the response across the government, similar to the position Deborah BirxDeborah BirxWhite House wishes Birx well after she announces retirement Birx says she will help Biden team but plans to retire Birx traveled over Thanksgiving weekend after warning Americans to limit celebrations to household MORE held in the Trump administration. … [Read more...] about Slew of Biden orders on COVID to include resuming WHO membership
Biden to sign flurry of executive actions in first hours of presidency
“Climate change poses an existential threat not just to our environment, but to our health, national security and economic well-being,” said Gina McCarthyGina McCarthyBiden's chief aide says president wants teams, no rivals Biden builds team to get aggressive on regs OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA declines to tighten air quality standard for smog | Green groups sue over Trump bid to open Alaska's Tongass forest to logging MORE, Biden’s National Climate Advisor. “At this moment of profound crisis, we can build a more resilient economy…that puts us on an irreversible path to achieving net zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.” … [Read more...] about Biden to sign flurry of executive actions in first hours of presidency
Trump moves to lift some Covid-19-related travel restrictions, but Biden plans to block the order
The expected easing of travel restrictions comes after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United States -- a move it says may help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Air passengers will be required to get a test within three days before their flight to the United States departs, and to provide written documentation of their lab results, or documentation of having recovered from Covid-19, the agency said in a statement to CNN. … [Read more...] about Trump moves to lift some Covid-19-related travel restrictions, but Biden plans to block the order