President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign 15 executive actions upon taking office Wednesday, immediately reversing key Trump administration policies.
Why it matters: The 15 actions aimed at issues like climate change and immigration mark more drastic immediate steps compared with the two day-one actions from Biden’s four predecessors combined, according to incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
What they’re saying: The actions are the first of many, Psaki said in a news release, as Biden works “to address the four crises that he’s laid out” COVID-19, the economic crisis, racial injustice and climate change.
- “In the coming days and weeks we will be announcing additional executive actions that confront these challenges and deliver on the President-elect’s promises to the American people,” Psaki said, “including revoking the ban on military service by transgender Americans, and reversing the Mexico City policy.”
Highlights
Go deeper:See the full list