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| Biden administration (2021–) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Joe Biden |
| Office | President of the United States |
| Term start | January 20, 2021 |
| Vice president | Kamala Harris |
| Party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Preceding | Donald Trump |
Biden administration (2021–) The Biden administration began with the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President on January 20, 2021. Its early period involved coordinating transitions among agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, and Department of Defense, addressing the aftermath of the 2020 United States presidential election, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and engaging with legislative actors including Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and members of the United States Congress.
The transition followed the contested 2020 United States presidential election and the certification process in the United States Capitol culminating after the January 6 United States Capitol attack. The administration assembled a team from figures linked to the Obama administration, the Clinton administration, and officials from state governments such as Gavin Newsom and Tony Evers. Senior appointments included nominations of Antony Blinken to United States Secretary of State and Lloyd Austin to United States Secretary of Defense, while legal reviews involved the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The administration rejoined international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and re-engaged with institutions like the World Health Organization and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Domestic initiatives prioritized legislation and executive action in areas involving infrastructure, climate, and social programs. The administration proposed the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan while negotiating with congressional leaders including Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema on reconciliation strategy. Climate-related actions invoked agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and regulatory frameworks tied to the Clean Air Act; the administration appointed figures like Jennifer Granholm to United States Secretary of Energy and supported renewable projects involving companies such as Tesla, Inc. and NextEra Energy. Education policy engaged the United States Department of Education and initiatives affecting the Pell Grant program and student loan policies debated in the Supreme Court of the United States. Immigration shifts included executive orders addressing programs like DACA and coordination with Department of Homeland Security leaders such as Alejandro Mayorkas.
Economic strategy emphasized stimulus, fiscal measures, and labor policy. The administration secured passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 through collaboration with leaders including Mitch McConnell and Bernie Sanders, influencing programs like Unemployment insurance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Monetary conditions intersected with decisions by the Federal Reserve System and its chair, Jerome Powell. Budgetary proposals were submitted to the Congressional Budget Office and reflected negotiations over the debt ceiling and spending caps involving committees such as the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Budget Committee. Trade and industry policy intersected with disputes involving China–United States relations, tariffs from the World Trade Organization era, and legislative initiatives affecting corporations including Amazon (company), General Motors, and Boeing.
Foreign policy realigned U.S. posture toward multilateral institutions and allies. The administration negotiated with partners in the European Union, consulted with leaders like Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, and coordinated peace and security responses regarding conflicts in regions including Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. The 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan triggered debates involving the United States Central Command and NATO partners. Diplomacy addressed nuclear and arms control issues with Iran and discussions about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; cybersecurity concerns prompted actions regarding incidents attributed to actors in Russia and China. The administration appointed ambassadors and negotiators including Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the United Nations and engaged in talks on supply chains with entities such as ASEAN.
Public health policy focused on vaccination campaigns, emergency authorizations, and public health guidance. The administration expanded distribution of vaccines developed by Pfizer–BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson under the Food and Drug Administration's emergency use framework and coordinated with state governors such as Andrew Cuomo and Larry Hogan on rollout. Agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health were central to testing, therapeutics, and research funding. Legislation like the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funded public health programs, while debates over mask mandates and school reopenings involved education officials in districts such as New York City Department of Education and Los Angeles Unified School District.
The administration prioritized judicial nominations to federal courts and engaged with the Senate Judiciary Committee on confirmations of judges such as those nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and district courts across states including California, Texas, and New York (state). The Department of Justice under Merrick Garland initiated reviews and pursued civil enforcement actions involving agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and litigations in the Supreme Court of the United States. Legal actions also addressed executive orders on immigration, environmental regulation, and labor protections, prompting cases before circuits such as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Political dynamics involved intra-party negotiations among Democratic Party (United States) leaders and electoral considerations for midterm elections including coordination with state parties and activists from groups like MoveOn and the Democratic National Committee. Opposition from the Republican Party (United States) shaped debates over oversight by committees such as the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack and investigations involving former administration figures such as Donald Trump. Public opinion was tracked by pollsters like Gallup and Pew Research Center and influenced by events including economic indicators from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and foreign crises in Ukraine. Media coverage from outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox News affected perceptions, while advocacy organizations including AARP and Sierra Club mobilized around policy priorities.