Stacy
Biden issued a monumental ban on new oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of ocean, protecting waters along the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, West Coast, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea. The measure, lauded by environmentalists, can only be reversed by Congress, complicating Trump’s plans.
In another environmental triumph, Biden expanded federally protected lands to a staggering 674 million acres, designating two new national monuments in California. Combined, these protections span an area nearly four times the size of Texas.
Biden also extended temporary protected status for nearly 1 million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan, safeguarding them from deportation for 18 months. In a contrasting move, he removed Cuba from the terrorism sponsor list, a decision Trump’s team vows to reverse.
Domestically, Biden canceled student loan debt for 150,000 borrowers and accelerated semiconductor grants, ensuring funds reach recipients before Trump takes office. In rare harmony, Biden and Trump-aligned to block US Steel’s sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel and secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Amid speculation of preemptive pardons for allies, Biden warned Trump against retaliatory actions. Meanwhile, Trump accused Biden of hindering the transition, vowing to overturn Biden’s executive orders.
As Trump’s inauguration nears, the outgoing president’s bold moves set the stage for a dramatic political shift.
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Kathy
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