The **Biden administration**, officially the Biden-Harris Administration, is the executive branch led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris since January 2021. It focuses on rebuilding the U.S. economy post-pandemic, advancing social equity, promoting clean energy, and strengthening American manufacturing, especially in technology-driven sectors like electric vehicles and advanced batteries. The administration has prioritized economic recovery, job growth, and lowering costs for Americans while driving climate change initiatives and equitable investments in historically disadvantaged communities. Historically, the administration took office amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Their immediate response included the American Rescue Plan, which helped accelerate economic recovery faster than expected. Over Biden’s term, the U.S. economy grew by 12.6% with 16.6 million jobs added, achieving the lowest average unemployment rates in 50 years, including record lows for Black, Latino, and female workers. Real wages grew strongly, especially for low-wage workers, and household wealth increased by 37% after inflation adjustments. Small business applications hit a historic high, with significant growth among minority entrepreneurs[1][3]. A notable aspect is the administration’s commitment to clean energy and revitalizing energy communities. They allocated over $54 billion to support these regions, catalyzed $315 billion in private investments in clean energy and manufacturing, and launched workforce programs aligned with the green economy. Investments include over $1 billion to support auto suppliers and billions for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, focusing on reestablishing American leadership in these fields[2]. The administration also strengthened antitrust enforcement under FTC Chair Lina Khan, achieved historic Supreme Court appointments, and implemented policies to reduce consumer costs, such as Medicare drug price negotiations and capping insulin prices. Initiatives targeting junk fees and improving labor conditions reflect a broad strategy to increase economic fairness and competitiveness in a tech-driven global economy[8][5]. Currently, the Biden administration emphasizes sustained economic growth, technology innovation, and social equity a
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A look at the current situation in Israel and Gaza, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.