Category: Kamala Harris

The Biden administration has announced a new wave of climate investments that officials said reinforces efforts to position the United States as a leader in clean energy innovation. The announcement, made ahead of President Biden’s trip to the Amazon, further shows the administration’s commitment to addressing climate change and preserving critical ecosystems even as Biden leaves office. During his upcoming visit, Biden will interact with Indigenous leaders and stakeholders in the Amazon rainforest before making stops in Lima, Peru, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he plans to promote global cooperation on climate action and highlight business opportunities related to clean energy.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America today, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce firearm-related deaths. Central to this initiative is a new Executive Order that directs federal agencies to address the rising threats posed by machinegun conversion devices and 3D-printed firearms and to improve the effectiveness of school-based active shooter drills.

The Biden-Harris administration is continuing its relentless pursuit to transform America’s public education system, despite repeated attempts by conservative Republicans and controversial rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court to block key initiatives like student debt cancellation. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the White House released a comprehensive fact sheet outlining the administration’s bold actions to ensure that every student in the country has access to the resources they need to succeed.