Biden works to cement legacy during final month in office
With 41 days left until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is reflecting on his legacy, highlighting achievements and proposing more priorities the new Trump administration may undo.
With 41 days left until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is reflecting on his legacy, highlighting achievements and proposing more priorities the new Trump administration may undo.
With 41 days left until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is reflecting on his legacy, highlighting achievements and proposing more priorities the new Trump administration may undo.
With 41 days left until leaving office, President Joe Biden is reflecting on his legacy and working to cement his list of accomplishments — priorities that the new Trump administration may undo.
On Tuesday, Biden will on his economic legacy, claiming his middle-class focused policies have led to a five-decade high of union representation, 20 million new business applications, record job growth and post-pandemic recovery.
In a memo released Monday, his administration also highlighted investments made in clean energy, semiconductors, and infrastructure. The administration outlined plans on working with Congress to appoint judges, lower prescription drug costs and cancel more student debt as part of an effort to spend all appropriated money before Jan. 20. The White House is also looking to notch achievements in artificial intelligence, climate, and conservation.
On the international front, Biden is pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and is rushing to spend all approved money for Ukraine aid. His administration recently announced a massive $1 billion package of weapons to the country.
Foreign policy remains the largest policy difference between Biden and President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump, who met with Zelenskyy last weekend, says he's actively trying to work out a peace deal and says that Ukraine should prepare for less U.S. support.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration and Congress have approved more than $62 billion total to defend Ukraine from Russia.