/tags/bidens-1st-100-days Biden's 1st 100 Days en-US Copyright Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:15:26 GMT /news/2021-04-28/biden-tells-congress-his-administration-is-delivering-real-results "After just 100 days, I can report to the nation: America is on the move again," President Biden said in his remarks to lawmakers. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:15:26 GMT /news/2021-04-28/biden-tells-congress-his-administration-is-delivering-real-results Alana Wise /news/2021-04-28/biden-to-pitch-sweeping-family-plan-in-speech-to-congress Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT, President Biden will make his case before a pared-down gathering of mask-wearing legislators due to coronavirus restrictions and in a U.S. Capitol still surrounded by black fencing after insurrectionists protesting his election occupied the very dais where he will stand. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:31:30 GMT /news/2021-04-28/biden-to-pitch-sweeping-family-plan-in-speech-to-congress Associated Press /news/2021-04-26/100-days-how-biden-has-fared-so-far-on-his-promises President Biden promised a lot as a candidate and acted swiftly once in office, particularly in regard to the coronavirus. But there are still areas in progress and goals that haven't been achieved. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:10 GMT /news/2021-04-26/100-days-how-biden-has-fared-so-far-on-his-promises Domenico Montanaro /education/2021-02-17/biden-says-he-wants-most-k-8-schools-open-5-days-a-week-by-his-first-100-days The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:00:33 GMT /education/2021-02-17/biden-says-he-wants-most-k-8-schools-open-5-days-a-week-by-his-first-100-days Alana Wise /news/2021-02-12/biden-administration-to-allow-25-000-asylum-seekers-into-the-u-s The first of an estimated 25,000 asylum-seekers in Mexico with active cases will be allowed in the United States on Feb. 19, authorities said. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:13 GMT /news/2021-02-12/biden-administration-to-allow-25-000-asylum-seekers-into-the-u-s Associated Press /news/2021-02-12/biden-team-unveils-new-asylum-system-to-replace-trumps-remain-in-mexico President Biden has called his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" program for asylum-seekers "inhumane." Next week, a new program begins, but details are still being worked out. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:53:19 GMT /news/2021-02-12/biden-team-unveils-new-asylum-system-to-replace-trumps-remain-in-mexico Alana Wise /news/2021-02-10/theyre-going-to-eat-our-lunch-biden-warns-after-call-with-chinas-xi After a two-hour phone call with his Chinese counterpart, President Biden made his case for domestic investment in infrastructure, clean energy and other sectors. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:55:00 GMT /news/2021-02-10/theyre-going-to-eat-our-lunch-biden-warns-after-call-with-chinas-xi Franco Ordoñez, John Ruwitch /news/2021-02-10/in-bidens-early-days-signs-of-trump-era-problems-at-border Larger numbers of immigrant families have been crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in the first weeks of President Joe Biden’s administration. Warning signs are emerging of the border crises that marked former President Donald Trump’s term: Hundreds of newly released immigrants are getting dropped off with nonprofit groups, sometimes unexpectedly, and accounts of prolonged detention in short-term facilities are growing. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:12:02 GMT /news/2021-02-10/in-bidens-early-days-signs-of-trump-era-problems-at-border Associated Press /news/2021-02-09/child-poverty-a-hidden-focus-of-virus-relief-plan Congressional Democrats are now sketching out that vision more fully by proposing to temporarily raise the child tax credit, now at a maximum of $2,000, to as much as $3,600 per child annually. Their plan would also make the credit fully available to the poorest families, instead of restricting it based on the parents’ tax liability. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:06:14 GMT /news/2021-02-09/child-poverty-a-hidden-focus-of-virus-relief-plan Associated Press /news/2021-02-08/biden-orders-u-s-to-reengage-with-u-n-human-rights-council-immediately The change is part of the president's plan to reshape U.S. foreign policy to center "on democracy, human rights, and equality," Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:27:25 GMT /news/2021-02-08/biden-orders-u-s-to-reengage-with-u-n-human-rights-council-immediately Bill Chappell