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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.

Biden Says U.S. Will Have Vaccine Supply For All Adults By May, Prioritizes Teachers

WASHINGTON – President Biden said on Tuesday that the U.S. will produce enough vaccines for every adult in the U.S. by the end of May,

WATCH: Biden Takes His ‘America’s Back’ Message To The World In Munich Speech

President Biden will try to turn the page on the Trump administration’s “America First” ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he’ll try to repair frayed trans-Atlantic ties.

No Hike In Slimmer Illinois Budget, Reliance On Fed Aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases but a reliance on federal relief from the

Milhiser Resigning As U.S. Attorney

SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois will leave at the end of the month at the request of the Biden administration.

Biden Holds 1st Call As President With China’s Xi As Trade, Security Issues Loom

WASHINGTON – President Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday night, the White House said — an opening conversation that provided clues about how

Senate Passes Budget Resolution; Vice President Harris Breaks Tie

The final vote, after an all-night session, would allow Democrats to bypass the GOP and pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill with no Republican support.

Poll: Most Americans Approve of Biden’s Job Performance

Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary, which makes him the first openly gay person confirmed to a Cabinet post.

Senate Makes Alejandro Mayorkas First Latino Head Of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – The Senate has voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. He becomes the first Latino and first

Biden White House Aims To Advance Racial Equity With Executive Actions

Updated at 3:33 p.m. ET WASHINGTON – Saying it’s time to act “because that’s what faith and morality require us to do,” President Biden on

Senate Confirms Antony Blinken As 71st Secretary of State

WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as secretary of state. Antony Blinken becomes the third Cabinet member to win

Biden Administration Announces Plans To Assess Domestic Violent Extremism

WASHINGTON – President Biden has asked the director of national intelligence to draw up a comprehensive threat assessment on domestic violent extremism in the country as

Lloyd Austin Confirmed As Defense Secretary, Becomes 1st Black Pentagon Chief

Updated 2:45 p.m. ET Lloyd Austin, a retired four-star Army general, has been confirmed by the Senate, making him the first Black defense secretary in

Biden Focuses On COVID-19 Strategy With 10 Executive Actions

Updated at Thursday 3:36 p.m. ET WASHINGTON – President Biden signed a series of orders and directives on his second day in office to take