Congress Passes Massive Infrastructure Package »
On November 5, 2021, Republicans and Democrats in Congress agreed to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. (Infrastructure means the physical and organizational Read more…
Jill Biden’s Job Outside the White House »
What is the formal role of the First Lady of the United States? Traditionally, the First Lady hosted events and provided support to Read more…
Washington Battles Over Extending Eviction Ban »
During the COVID-19 shutdown, the federal government imposed a national eviction moratorium. Because so many Americans were suddenly out of work, landlords were Read more…
U.S. Extends Border Restrictions »
Planning a late summer vacation? Due to COVID-19, travel restrictions are changing all the time. If you’re going to leave the country, it’s Read more…
Biden Hosts Earth Day Climate Summit »
On Friday April 23, 2021, in honor of Earth Day, President Biden hosted a virtual global summit to discuss climate change with other Read more…
New Economic Perspectives »
President Biden has appointing several women–and often women of color–to critical positions in his administration that will shape the country’s economic future. (Historically, Read more…
Biden’s Executive Orders »
Under Article Two of the U.S. Constitution, a president has broad authority to make executive orders. How presidents have used this privilege has Read more…
UPDATED March 16: Status of Biden’s Cabinet »
One of the first and most important jobs of a new president is to choose a cabinet: the group of advisers and departmental Read more…
Biden’s First 100 Days Plan »
The world is watching to see what President Joe Biden accomplishes in his first 100 days. But why this particular time frame? What Read more…
Inauguration Day 2021 »
Perhaps no single event illustrates democracy as much as the peaceful transfer of power from one president to another. On January 20, 2021, Read more…