2021 in United States politics and government explained

Events in 2021 pertaining to politics and government in the United States.

Events

January

ABC News and NBC News declare Jon Ossoff (D) the winner. Democrats will control both chambers of Congress for the first time since 2010.[7]

The Associated Press declares Raphael Warnock (D) the winner.[8]

House calls upon Vice President Pence to invoke the Twenty-fifth Amendment.[18] Pence says he will not.[19]

In heavily fortified Washington, DC, the new President of the United States offers a silent prayer for the 400,000 victims of COVID-19 and stresses the need for unity. "Politics doesn't have to be a raging fire, destroying everything in its path. Every disagreement doesn't have to be a cause for total war. And we must reject the culture in which facts themselves are manipulated, and even manufactured," he said.[33] Vice President Mike Pence, members of the Supreme Court, and former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton were in attendance with their spouses.[34]

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

Predicted and scheduled

September

November

Issues

Note: The following is a summary of key political issues in 2021.

Climate change and environment

NASA says that 2020 is tied with 2016 for the hottest year on record.[108]

President Joe Biden signed an executive order rejoining the Paris Agreement on climate change within hours of his inauguration on January 20, signalling that he intends to prioritize the issue.[109] He signed another order revoking the Keystone Pipeline and is expected to halt oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.[110]

Census

See main article: 2020 United States census. President Biden revoked two Trump directives related to the 2020 census. One tried to determine the citizenship status of U.S. residents through administrative records, and the other sought to exclude undocumented immigrants from the numbers used for apportioning congressional seats among the states.[111]

Drug reform

See also: Legal history of cannabis in the United States. Arizona became the fifteenth state to legalize recreational marijuana on January 22, 2021. Voters in New Jersey, South Dakota, and Montana also approved making possession of recreational marijuana legal last November.[112]

Advocates are expected to push for marijuana and drug reform at the federal level as well as reforms in bank laws that would make the business easier and safer in those areas that already allow the sale of marijuana. Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer (NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have said they plan to introduce legislation removing marijuana from a federal list of prohibited drugs in 2021.[113]

Election law

Both Democrats and Republicans support major changes to election laws, but their perspectives and proposed solutions are diametrically opposite. Republicans want an investigation of irregularities in the 2020 elections and more restrictions on mail-in voting.[114] The Texas Legislature[115] Georgia General Assembly, North Carolina General Assembly, and other red-state legislatures have already begun pushing for tighter restrictions.[116] Democrats want national rules to make voting more uniform and accessible across the nation. They would mandate early voting and same-day registration along with other reforms.[117] Also, under HR-51, if passed, would allow 16 year olds to vote and members of congress to use campaign funds for personal use. Voters would not have to show ID to vote.[118]

Foreign policy

China

See main article: China–United States relations. China became increasingly aggressive militarily and on trade under the Trump administration. Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken has made it clear that the U.S.-Chinese relation will be his most important challenge. He promised to address the issue from a position of strength. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also said China is a top priority.[119]

Middle East and Afghanistan

See also: War in Afghanistan (2001–present) and Iraqi conflict (2003–present). Biden White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the United States would review its peace agreement with the Taliban to withdraw its remaining 2,500 soldiers from the War in Afghanistan by May.[120] President Biden intends to sign an executive order to review Forever Wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere.[119]

Tensions with Iran heat up on the anniversary of the Assassination of Qasem Soleimani on January 3.[121]

As the Yemeni Civil War rages, Mike Pompeo declared the Houthi movement a terrorist organization. President Biden suspended that for a month in January so the policy can be reviewed. If the designation sticks, international banking with Yemen is likely to halt, leading to a famine in a country where 80% of the people already face food insecurity.[122]

The Biden administration reversed Trump policies on Palestine–United States relations, restoring relations the country and promising aid.[123]

Russia

See main article: Russia–United States relations. President Biden is expected to be tougher on Russia than Donald Trump was. Biden hopes to work with Russia on an extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).[119]

Nuclear proliferation

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) went into effect on January 22, 2021, but critics note that no actual nuclear power has signed it.[124] The Biden administration is concerned about North Korea and weapons of mass destruction and is determined that Iran will not gain nuclear capability. The U.S. hopes for an extension of the New START agreement with Russia.[119] Russia agreed to discuss New START and the two countries exchanged documents after a Biden-Putin phone call on January 25.[125]

Health

See also: COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. 2021 begins with 346,000 pandemic-related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).[126] Over 20 million people had been infected and 4.2 million have received the first vaccine dose by January 2, well behind the projected 20 million doses by the end of 2020.[127] Democrats plan to increase spending to support a more robust government effort to combat the virus and to provide economic support for individuals, government entities, small businesses, and schools.[128]

Immigration

See main article: Immigration to the United States.

See also: Asylum in the United States and Mexico–United States barrier. Among his first acts as president, Joe Biden halted construction of the border wall,[129] froze deportations of undocumented immigrants, and proposed comprehensive immigration reforms.[130] Republicans are expected to fight changes from Trump-era policies.[131]

Minimum wage

Twenty states and 32 cities raised their minimum wage to $15/hour or more on January 1, and five states and 18 entitites are expected to follow suit later in 2021. The fight to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 promises stiff resistance from business interests.[132]

Terrorism

Fears of domestic terrorism outweigh foreign threats following the storming of the Capitol on January 6.[133] More than 20,000 National Guard troops were called upon to help provide security for the January 20 inauguration of President Biden, and although there were no significant incidents in Washington or state capitals, 5,000 remained for the Trump impeachment trial.[134] At least 135 suspect have been arrested and 400 identified as of January 26 in the attack.[135] DHS issued a terrorist advisory starting January 27.[136]

See also

Country overviews

Related timelines for current period

Notes and References

  1. News: In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill . Daly . Matthew . January 1, 2021 . . January 1, 2021.
  2. News: Budryk . Zack . Trump vetoes bipartisan driftnet fishing bill . January 1, 2021 . The Hill.
  3. News: Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult two years . . Fram . Alan . January 3, 2021.
  4. News: Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' him votes . January 4, 2021 . . January 4, 2021.
  5. News: Listen to the full audio of Trump's phone call with the Georgia secretary of state. .
  6. News: . U.K. judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange . January 4, 2021 . . January 4, 2021 . en.
  7. News: Weinberg . Abigail . Andrews . Becca . Democrats take the Senate as Jon Ossoff officially wins in Georgia . January 6, 2021 . . January 6, 2021.
  8. News: Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority . January 6, 2021 . . January 6, 2021.
  9. News: Meyer . Katie . GOP seizes control of Pa. Senate, refuses to seat Democratic member who won election . January 5, 2021 . WHYY . January 5, 2021.
  10. News: January 3, 2021. EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes. January 4, 2021. AP News.
  11. News: Coleman . Justine . DC braces for pro-Trump protests amid Electoral College challenge . January 4, 2021 . . January 4, 2021 . en.
  12. News: D.C. police warn Trump loyalists not to bring guns to this week's rallies . January 4, 2021 . . Niemietz . Brian . January 4, 2021.
  13. News: Budryk . Zack . Capitol placed on lockdown, buildings evacuated amid protests . January 6, 2021 . . January 6, 2021 . en.
  14. News: Wright . John . BREAKING: Trump Supporters Storm Capitol, Clash With Police As Congress Debates Electoral Vote . January 6, 2021 . The New Civil Rights Movement . January 6, 2021.
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  17. News: Speaker Pelosi called military chief about 'unhinged' Trump's access to nuclear launch codes . January 8, 2021 . . en.
  18. News: Live updates: House passes resolution to demand Pence invoke 25th Amendment, remove Trump . January 12, 2021 . . January 12, 2021 . en.
  19. House Passes Resolution Calling on Vice President Pence to Invoke 25th Amendment to Remove Trump . https://web.archive.org/web/20210113014730/https://time.com/5929142/pence-25-amendment-trump/ . dead . January 13, 2021 . January 12, 2021 . Time . January 12, 2021.
  20. News: Reimann . Nicholas . Report: Pompeo Cancels Final Trip Abroad After European Leaders Refuse To Meet With Him . January 13, 2021 . . January 12, 2021.
  21. News: Swanson . Ian . House impeaches Trump for second time — with some GOP support . January 13, 2021 . . January 13, 2021 . en.
  22. News: Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged in Flint water crisis . January 13, 2021 . . January 13, 2021 . en.
  23. News: Andrew Yang kicks off NYC mayoral run with basic income promise . January 14, 2021 . . . January 14, 2021 . en.
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  25. News: Heavy fortified statehouses around the US see small protests . January 17, 2021 . . January 17, 2021.
  26. Web site: Thank you, California. January 18, 2021.
  27. News: Wright . Jasmine . Duster . Chandelis . Harris resigns from the Senate ahead of inauguration . January 18, 2021 . . January 18, 2021.
  28. News: Hennessy-Fiske . Molly . Tense Virginia gun rally draws everyone from Proud Boys to Black Panthers — many armed . January 19, 2021 . . January 19, 2021.
  29. News: Dozens Arrested, Eleven Cops Injured in NYC during MLK Day Protest . January 19, 2021 . National Review . January 19, 2021.
  30. News: Pompeo says China's policies on Muslims amount to 'genocide' . January 19, 2021 . . January 19, 2021.
  31. News: Aspegren . Elinor . Rodriguez . Adrianna . Coronavirus updates: US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths; fired Florida data scientist-turned-whistleblower arrested . January 19, 2021 . . January 19, 2021.
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  35. News: Deliso . Meredith . Kamala Harris set to make history as 1st woman of color to be vice president . January 20, 2021 . . January 20, 2021 . en.
  36. News: Pettypiece . Shannon . Timm . Jane C. . Trump departs Washington in final hours as president, travels to Florida . January 20, 2021 . . January 20, 2021 . en . You're going to see some incredible things happening. And remember us when you see these things happening, if you would..
  37. News: Cornwell . Susan . Democrats to take working control of U.S. Senate Wednesday when three sworn in . January 20, 2021 . . January 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210119223540/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-georgia-idUSKBN29O2BV . January 19, 2021 . live.
  38. News: Durkin . Erin . Judge refuses to dismiss New York AG's lawsuit against NRA . January 21, 2021 . . January 21, 2021 . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121184705/https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2021/01/21/judge-refuses-to-dismiss-new-york-ags-lawsuit-against-nra-1359159 . January 21, 2021 . live.
  39. News: de Vogue . Ariane . Cole . Devan . Supreme Court dismisses emoluments cases against Trump . January 25, 2021 . . January 25, 2021.
  40. News: Williams . Pete . Supreme Court wipes out lower court rulings in Texas abortion battle . January 25, 2021 . . January 25, 2021 . en.
  41. News: Foran. Clare. Zeleny. Jeff. Rogers . Alex. GOP Sen. Rob Portman won't run for reelection, saying it's difficult to 'break through the partisan gridlock'. January 25, 2021. CNN. January 25, 2021 .
  42. News: Herb . Jeremy . Raju . Manu . House delivers impeachment article to Senate . January 25, 2021 . . January 25, 2021.
  43. News: DHS issues terrorism advisory over domestic extremists 'emboldened' by Capitol riot . January 27, 2021 . . January 27, 2021 . en.
  44. News: Amatulli . Jenna . Robinhood Slammed After Halting Users From Buying Surging Stocks . January 28, 2021 . . January 28, 2021 . en.
  45. News: Zilbermints . Regina . Defense secretary removes hundreds of advisory board members in sweeping review . February 2, 2021 . . February 2, 2021 . en.
  46. Web site: Schumer, Pelosi File Joint FY2021 Budget Resolution To Give Congress Additional Legislative Tool To Pass Urgently-Needed COVID Relief Senate Democratic Leadership . democrats.senate.gov . Senate Democrats . February 1, 2021 . en.
  47. News: Levine . Marianne . Schumer and McConnell agree to organizing resolution for 50-50 Senate . February 3, 2021 . . February 3, 2021 . en.
  48. News: Sprunt . Barbara . House Removes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene From Her Committee Assignments . February 4, 2021 . . . February 4, 2021 . en.
  49. News: Herb . Jeremy . Raju . Manu . Fox . Lauren . Impeachment trial: House managers show rioters attacking Capitol . February 9, 2021 . . February 9, 2021.
  50. News: White House Deputy Press Secretary Suspended Over Threats Made to Reporter . February 13, 2021 . . Complex . February 12, 2021.
  51. News: Tampone . Kevin . Criminal, corrupt: NY leaders rip Cuomo on nursing homes . February 18, 2021 . syracuse . Syracuse.com . February 12, 2021 . en.
  52. News: Colby . Clifford . Impeachment trial curveball: What's the schedule now that witnesses will be called? . February 13, 2021 . CNET . February 13, 2021 . en.
  53. News: Johnson . Jake . 'A Complete Capitulation': Outrage as Democrats Abruptly Back Off Push for Witnesses in Trump Trial . February 13, 2021 . Common Dreams . February 13, 2021 . en.
  54. News: Gregorian . Dareh . Trump acquitted in impeachment trial; 7 GOP Senators vote with Democrats to convict . February 13, 2021 . . February 13, 2021 . en.
  55. News: Jaffe . Alexandra . White House aide resigns after threatening reporter . February 14, 2021 . . February 13, 2021.
  56. News: Jaffe . Alexandra . Biden order reestablishes faith-focused White House office . . February 14, 2021.
  57. News: Douglas . Erin . Texas largely relies on natural gas for power. It wasn't ready for the extreme cold. . February 17, 2021 . The Texas Tribune . February 16, 2021 . en.
  58. News: 'Massive failure': Why are millions of people in Texas still without power? . February 17, 2021 . . February 16, 2021 . en.
  59. News: Walker . Chris . Texas Mayor Who Told Residents to "Sink or Swim" During Winter Crisis Resigns . February 17, 2021 . Truthout . February 17, 2021.
  60. News: Balluck . Kyle . Texas mayor who said residents were owed 'NOTHING' amid outages, record cold resigns . February 17, 2021 . . February 17, 2021 . en.
  61. News: 'Obviously a mistake': Cruz returns from Cancun after uproar . February 19, 2021 . . February 18, 2021.
  62. News: Jeltsen . Melissa . South Carolina Governor Signs 6-Week Abortion Ban Into Law . February 19, 2021 . . February 18, 2021 . en.
  63. News: Back in Paris pact, US faces tougher climate steps ahead . February 19, 2021 . . February 19, 2021.
  64. News: Fuller . Matt . Sen. Ron Johnson Defends Capitol Rioters During Hearing . February 24, 2021 . . February 23, 2021 . en.
  65. News: Bowden . John . Judge blocks Biden's 100-day moratorium on deportations . February 24, 2021 . . February 24, 2021 . en.
  66. News: Cohen . Zachary . Cohen . Marshall . Wild . Whitney . Capitol Police chief warns militia groups want to 'blow up the Capitol' when Biden addresses Congress . February 25, 2021 . . . February 25, 2021.
  67. News: Biden announces 3 nominees to U.S. Postal Service board . February 25, 2021 . . . February 25, 2021.
  68. News: Biden orders strikes in Syria, retaliating against Iran-backed groups . February 26, 2021 . . February 25, 2021 . en.
  69. News: Kapur . Sahil . Caldwell . Leigh Ann . Senate ruling says Democrats can't put $15 minimum wage in Covid relief bill . February 26, 2021 . . February 25, 2021 . en.
  70. News: Karanth . Sanjana . Trump Speaks At CPAC In First Appearance Since Leaving White House . February 28, 2021 . . February 28, 2021 . en.
  71. News: Svitek . Patrick . Gov. Greg Abbott heeds the call of his GOP critics in removing coronavirus restrictions . March 5, 2021 . The Texas Tribune . March 3, 2021 . en.
  72. News: Mississippi governor also lifts mask mandate, limits on restaurant capacity . March 5, 2021 . Fox 8 Cleveland WJW . March 2, 2021.
  73. News: Biden calls out governors who dropped mask rule for 'Neanderthal thinking' . March 5, 2021 . Fox 8 Cleveland WJW . March 3, 2021.
  74. News: Swanson . Ian . House approves George Floyd Justice in Policing Act . March 5, 2021 . . March 3, 2021 . en.
  75. News: Rahman . Rema . House passes voting rights and elections reform bill . . March 3, 2021 . en.
  76. News: Spocchia . Gino . Trump supporters are planning to storm the Capitol again on 4 March, lawmaker warns . February 19, 2021 . . February 19, 2021.
  77. News: Santucci . Jeanine . Wu . Nicholas . House cancels Thursday session after police warn of 'possible plot to breach the Capitol' . March 3, 2021 . . March 3, 2021.
  78. News: Swanson . Ian . QAnon supporters unfazed after another false prediction . March 5, 2021 . . March 5, 2021 . en.
  79. News: Swanson . Ian . Senate votes to take up COVID-19 relief bill . March 5, 2021 . . March 4, 2021 . en.
  80. News: Zilbermints . Regina . Ron Johnson forces reading of 628-page Senate coronavirus relief bill on floor . March 5, 2021 . . March 4, 2021 . en.
  81. News: Klas . Mary Ellen . Goodhue . David . Democrats ask FBI for investigation into vaccine distribution; DeSantis pushes back . March 5, 2021 . . March 4, 2021.
  82. News: New York state legislature passes bill to limit Gov. Cuomo's pandemic emergency powers . March 5, 2021 . . March 5, 2021 . en.
  83. News: Senate passes Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package including $1,400 stimulus checks . Tsekova . Denitsa . March 6, 2021 . Yahoo! Money . March 6, 2021.
  84. News: Madhani . Aamer . Biden marks 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order . March 7, 2021 . Associated Press.
  85. News: Swanson . Ian . Fudge resigns to go to HUD after voting for COVID-19 relief . March 10, 2021 . . March 10, 2021 . en.
  86. News: Swanson . Ian . Senate votes to confirm Garland as attorney general . March 10, 2021 . . March 10, 2021 . en.
  87. News: Homan . Timothy R. . Senate confirms Michael Regan as EPA chief . March 10, 2021 . . March 10, 2021 . en.
  88. News: Kate Sullivan. Biden signs historic $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief law. March 16, 2021. CNN. March 11, 2021 .
  89. News: Higgins. Tucker. March 15, 2021. Deb Haaland confirmed as first Native American Cabinet secretary. March 16, 2021. CNBC. en.
  90. News: 'Get a tall oak tree': Rep. Chip Roy of Texas defends apparent pro-lynching remarks . March 18, 2021 . . March 18, 2021 . en.
  91. News: Holcombe . Madeline . Andone . Dakin . A trip to the spa that ended in death. These are some of the victims of the Atlanta-area shootings . March 18, 2021 . . March 18, 2021.
  92. News: Caspani . Maria . Trotta . Daniel . Miami residents blame out-of-town tourists for spring break chaos . March 20, 2021 . . March 20, 2021.
  93. News: Morrow . Brendan . Kentucky Republicans change the rules so they could get to pick Mitch McConnell's replacement . March 31, 2021 . . March 30, 2021.
  94. News: Contreras . Russell . Arizona declares state holiday to honor World War II-era Navajo code talkers . March 31, 2021 . . March 30, 2021.
  95. News: Biden releases first wave of judicial nominees . March 31, 2021 . . March 30, 2021 . en.
  96. News: New York legalizes recreational marijuana, expunges former pot convictions . March 31, 2021 . . March 31, 2021 . en.
  97. What's at Stake in U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry's Trip to China. Time. April 15, 2021.
  98. News: April 18, 2021. S.Korea, U.S. show differences over Japan's Fukushima plans. April 18, 2021. Reuters.
  99. News: Press Trust of India. April 15, 2021. US President Biden announces complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Business Standard India. May 22, 2021.
  100. News: Senate Republicans block Jan. 6 commission with first filibuster of Biden presidency . . May 28, 2021 . June 11, 2021 . en.
  101. Web site: Harris Visits Guatemala, Mexico in First Foreign Trip as US Vice President . . June 11, 2021 . en.
  102. News: Biden begins Europe trip at G7 summit in British seaside resort . . Riegert . Bernd . June 10, 2021 . June 11, 2021.
  103. Web site: Republican filibuster derails Dem bill to address gender pay gap . . June 11, 2021 . en.
  104. News: Illinois becomes first state to require teaching of Asian American history in public schools. Chicago Tribune. Petrella. Dan. July 9, 2021.
  105. News: "Cuomo resigns amid scandals, ending decade-long run in disgrace". The New York Times. August 10, 2021.
  106. News: Ryan and DeYoung. Biden will withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021. Washington Post. May 22, 2021.
  107. News: Census: No redistricting data until end of September . February 12, 2021 . . February 12, 2021.
  108. News: Brown . Katherine . 2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record, NASA Analysis Shows . January 20, 2021 . NASA . January 14, 2021.
  109. News: Garrison . Joey . Subramanian . Courtney . Joe Biden rejoins Paris Agreement, requires masks on federal property as part of Day 1 directives . January 20, 2021 . . January 20, 2021.
  110. News: Frazin . Rachel . Biden nixes Keystone XL permit, halts Arctic refuge leasing . January 20, 2021 . . January 20, 2021 . en.
  111. News: Citizenship data is latest rollback of Trump census efforts . January 23, 2021 . . January 23, 2021.
  112. News: Arizona, 15th state with legal pot, sees recreational sales . January 23, 2021 . . January 22, 2021.
  113. News: Walker . Chris . Senate Democrats Plan on Moving to Legalize Marijuana Later This Year . February 3, 2021 . Truthout . February 3, 2021.
  114. News: Fessler . Pam . Citing History, Sen. Cruz Wants A Panel To Probe Elections . January 23, 2021 . . National Public Radio . January 6, 2021 . en.
  115. News: Cunningham . Meg . State legislatures to start 2021 with focus on election procedures . January 23, 2021 . . December 31, 2020 . en.
  116. News: Montellaro . Zach . State Republicans push new voting restrictions after Trump's loss . January 24, 2021 . . January 24, 2021 . en.
  117. News: Democrats make federal election standards a top priority . January 23, 2021 . . January 23, 2021.
  118. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1, https://www.rollcall.com/2019/03/06/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-hr-1/
  119. News: Naylor . Sean D. . Biden's foreign policy challenges, from Iran's nuclear program to Russian hacking . January 23, 2021 . . . January 22, 2021.
  120. News: Biden administration will review deal with the Taliban: White House . January 22, 2021 . . . January 22, 2021.
  121. News: Hall . Louise . Trump orders Pentagon to reverse decision to remove US aircraft carrier amid Iran tensions . January 4, 2021 . . . January 4, 2021.
  122. News: Psaledakis . Daphne . Nichols . Michelle . U.S. approves all deals involving Yemen's Houthis for one month . January 25, 2021 . . January 25, 2021.
  123. News: U.S. announces restoration of relations with Palestinians . January 26, 2021 . . January 26, 2021.
  124. News: Lederer . Edith M. . First-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons enters into force . January 23, 2021 . . January 22, 2021.
  125. News: Russia, US exchange documents to extend nuclear pact . January 26, 2021 . . January 26, 2021.
  126. News: Perrett . Connor . US Surgeon General says he has 'no reason to doubt' the 350,000 COVID-19 death toll in the US after Trump baselessly questioned its accuracy . January 4, 2021 . . . January 3, 2021.
  127. News: Smith-Schoenwalder . Cecelia . U.S. Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Well Behind Initial Goals . January 4, 2021 . . January 4, 2021.
  128. News: Gaudiano . Nicole . Biden wants 'tens of billions of dollars' for reopening schools . . January 4, 2021 . en.
  129. News: Biden has stopped construction on Trump's border wall, but the fate of outstanding contracts is unclear . Weber . Peter . January 23, 2021 . . January 22, 2021.
  130. News: Aguilar . Julián . Biden administration pauses deportations for 100 days and suspends "remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers . January 23, 2021 . The Texas Tribune . January 21, 2021 . en.
  131. News: Kight . Stef W. . Texas attorney general sues Biden administration over deportation freeze . January 23, 2021 . . January 21, 2021.
  132. News: Rainey . Rebecca . Minimum wages rise in 25 states this year . . January 4, 2021 . en.
  133. News: DeCiccio . Emily . Domestic terrorism has superseded the threat of international terrorism, warns ex-NYC police commissioner . January 27, 2021 . . January 16, 2021 . en.
  134. News: Chiacu . Doina . Hosenball . Mark . U.S. faces higher risk of domestic extremist violence after Capitol assault, says government . January 27, 2021 . . January 27, 2021 . en.
  135. News: Mallin . Alexander . Barr . Luke . DOJ has identified 400 suspects, charged 135 in Capitol riot . January 27, 2021 . . January 26, 2021 . en.
  136. News: Levine . Mike . DHS uses federal alert system for 1st time in a year to warn of domestic terrorist threat . January 27, 2021 . . January 27, 2021 . en.