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Biden's First 100 Days

On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Kamala Harris, will be sworn as the vice president, making her the first woman and person of color to hold that office.

Biden ran a heavily policy-focused campaign, releasing ambitious plans ranging from economic and environmental initiatives to broad actions on COVID-19, racial justice, education and health care. A significant amount of Biden’s agenda also centers on reversing or updating positions taken by Donald Trump’s administration, especially on immigration and foreign policy.

This section features stories about President Biden’s first 100 days, his cabinet members and the administration’s effects on Illinois. It includes stories from Illinois Newsroom reporters, NPR and the Associated Press.

Harris, Pelosi Make History Seated Behind Biden At Speech

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are making history as the first two women to share the stage in Congress

‘Congress Should Act,’ Biden Tells Lawmakers Near And Far

The Latest on President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress (all times local): 11 p.m. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has used the Republican

LIVE: Biden’s Address To Congress, Annotated

President Biden is addressing a joint session of Congress on the eve of 100 days in office. Watch his remarks live below. The speech comes

Here’s What You Need To Know Ahead Of Biden’s Address To A Joint Session Of Congress

WASHINGTON – President Biden is set to address a joint session of Congress for the first time on Wednesday night, on the eve of his 100th

First Lady Biden Discusses Higher Education Investments In Illinois Visit

SPRINGFIELD—First lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon on Monday to discuss how the American

Biden Administration Says It Will Withdraw U.S. Troops From Afghanistan By Sept. 11

WASHINGTON – President Biden will withdraw all remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that prompted America’s involvement

‘It Has To Stop’: Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More

WASHINGTON – Declaring U.S. gun violence an “epidemic” and “an international embarrassment,” President Biden outlined actions to regulate certain firearms and to try to prevent gun

Biden Unveils What He Calls A ‘Once-In-A-Generation’ Infrastructure Proposal

PITTSBURGH – The country’s infrastructure is badly in need of repair, both major parties agree. But for years they haven’t been able to agree on a

Biden Makes 1st Judicial Nominations, Including A Supreme Court Contender

WASHINGTON – President Biden announced his first judicial nominations Tuesday, including Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Court of Appeals seat vacated by Merrick Garland when

200 Million: Biden Issues New Vaccine Goal During His 1st Press Conference

WASHINGTON – President Biden is doubling his original COVID-19 vaccination goal to 200 million shots in arms by his 100th day in office — which is

Watch Live: Biden Holds 1st Press Conference Of His Presidency

President Biden is expected to tout his early successes and press for his legislative wish list. But he is likely to face questions about immigration and mass shootings.

Biden Urges Immediate Action From Senate On Gun Bills After Colorado Shooting

WASHINGTON – President Biden said Tuesday that he and first lady Jill Biden were “devastated” by Monday’s shooting in Boulder, Colo., and called on the Senate

Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time

WASHINGTON – Marty Walsh, the two-term mayor of Boston, was confirmed as the Labor secretary by the Senate in a 68-29 vote on Monday, becoming the

Deb Haaland Confirmed As First Native American Interior Secretary

WASHINGTON – Deb Haaland, a member of New Mexico’s Laguna Pueblo, has become the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history. The Senate voted 51-40