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What has Biden achieved in his first 100 days?

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5 years ago

April 26, 2021

In Biden’s initial acts as the 46th US president, he signed 15 executive orders. These included a package to boost the federal response to the coronavirus crisis and orders reversing the Trump administration’s stance on climate change and immigration.

Covid relief package and vaccine rollout

Biden passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill into law within two months of his appointment.

The emergency relief package funds vaccinations and support struggling families and communities.

The twofold plan focuses on overcoming the Covid health crisis and then investing in American jobs to promote economic recovery.

It includes funding to provide direct economic relief, safely reopen schools and mount a national vaccination program.

More than half of adults in the United States have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose and the country has surpassed 200 million administered doses.

The US also rejoined the World Health Organisation, with Dr. Anthony Fauci as the head of delegation.

Dr. Fauci is the top infectious disease expert in the US.

Nearly 100 days into the Biden presidency, the pace of covid vaccinations has far exceeded his initial promise of 100 million shots https://t.co/azu1ct85r6
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 23, 2021

Racial Justice

Biden signed four executive actions to advance racial equity.

He directed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to redress discriminatory federal housing policies.

He also signed an Executive Order to end the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) use of private prisons.

This comes after former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of Georgia Floyd.

President Biden said the verdict was a ‘giant step towards justice in America’, but added there is still work to be done to dismantle systemic racism in the country.

‘It was a murder in the full light of day and it ripped the blinders off the whole world to see,’ he said, before declaring that systemic racism is ‘a stain on our nation’s soul’.

Climate Crisis

The president also signed executive orders to rejoin the Paris climate agreement, pledging to bring down the rate of global heating to 1.5C by 2030.

Biden also reviewed a number of Trump-era rollbacks, including revoking the pipeline for TC Energy Corp.’s controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.

A recent global summit hosted by the US opened with the president’s climate pledge.

The US pledged to cut in half the amount of climate-wrecking coal and petroleum fumes it is pumping out.

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Senate clears Epstein files release despite White House push

Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

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November 20, 2025

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Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

The White House tried to delay a vote on the release of Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, even as former President Trump insisted there was nothing to hide.

Despite this, the Senate approved the measure exactly as it passed the House, ignoring amendments proposed by Trump’s aides. This move clears the path for the files to be made public in full.

Trump has indicated he intends to sign the bill, marking a significant shift after the White House’s attempt to block or delay the vote proved unsuccessful. The decision could have wide-reaching implications for transparency and ongoing investigations.

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Nvidia earnings shake tech stocks as ASX heads into Christmas

Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

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November 20, 2025

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Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

Markets are reacting sharply to Nvidia’s latest earnings, leaving investors questioning the future of tech stocks. Analysts are closely watching whether the results meet expectations and what it could mean for the broader market.

Joining us is David Scutt from StoneX to break down Nvidia’s post-earnings performance and its ripple effects across US and global equities. Investors are keeping a keen eye on how this could set the tone for year-end trading.

With Christmas approaching, the ASX faces a pivotal day as global risk sentiment shifts. Traders are positioning themselves for potential volatility, making it critical to understand the signals coming out of major tech earnings.

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