Local & Community
President Biden Issues 15 Executive Actions, Two Agency Action
President Joe Biden issued 17 executive actions Wednesday, his first day in office.
Nine of the 17 actions directly reverse President Trump’s policies.
Here’s the actions reversed:
– Stopping the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization, with Dr. Fauci becoming the head of the delegation to the WHO
– Rejoining the Paris Climate accord
– Canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and directs agencies to review and reverse more than 100 President Trump actions on the environment
– Rescinding the Trump Administration’s 1776 Commission, directs agencies to review their actions to ensure racial equity
– Reversing the Trump Administration’s restrictions on US entry for passport holders from seven Muslin-majority countries
– Undoing President Trump’s expansion of immigration enforcement within the US
– Halting construction of the border wall by terminating the national emergency declaration used to fund it
– Directing OMB director to develop recommendations to modernize regulatory review and undo President Trump’s regulatory approval process
Here’s the actions not reversed:
– Launching a “100 days masking challenge” asking Americans to wear masks for 100 days. Also requires masks and physical
– Creating the position of a COVID-19 Response Coordinator, reporting directly to President Biden and and managing efforts to produce and distribute vaccines and medical equipment
– Extending the existing nationwide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until at least March 31
– Extending the existing pause on student loan payments and interest for Americans with federal student loans until at least September 30
– Preventing workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity
– Fortifying DACA after Trump’s efforts to undo protections for undocumented people brought into the country as children
– Extending deferrals of deportation and work authorizations for Liberians with a safe haven in the United States until June 30, 2022
– Requiring executive branch appointees to sign an ethics pledge barring them from acting in personal interest and requiring them to uphold the independence of the Department of Justice
By: NBC Palm Springs
January 20, 2021
Latest Instagram Posts
A $557k budget shortfall … so why do they need $11.3 million in new taxes? Are you voting Yes or No on Measure P? #therogginreport #measurep #localnews #coachellavalley #nbcpalmsprings
School board trustee wears “FAFO” shirt to court deposition. Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇🏽 #therogginreport #coachellavalley #localnews #explore #nbcpalmsprings
Estevan Figueroa of King’s Club Barbershop is giving back across the Coachella Valley — one haircut at a time. He and his team recently gave dozens of free haircuts to kids at the Boys and Girls Club in Cathedral City. Figueroa also provides clothing, essentials and encouragement to people in need. Inspired by lessons from his father, he’s now started a nonprofit to help even more people in the community. “Look good, feel good.” @barbercipactli Read the full story at NBCPalmSprings.com.
9 months. 5 deposition notices. 1 no-show. What is this official hiding under oath? Let us know what you think in the comments 👇 #therogginreport #jesusgonzalez #localnews #coachellavalley #nbcpalmsprings
Social Time with Thalia & Jerry
Tim O’Brien at the Coachella Valley Firebirds training camp!!
BREAKING NEWS 🚨: Murder Suspect Vicky Kim has made a court appearance for the first time in almost two weeks amidst medical delays and two refusals. Today she plead NOT GUILTY to all charges of killing her husband. She is set to appear October 7th for her preliminary hearing. Be sure to visit nbcpalmsprings.com for more information on this case. #breakingnews #courtnews #vickykim #coachellavalley #760
Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. Did you catch the bug that’s going around?
Talking With Thalia: GLP-1 medications have become a popular tool for weight loss, but what you eat while taking them matters, too. Local dietitian Jessica Brantley Lopez shares the importance of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and hydration, along with why smaller, more frequent meals may help manage side effects and support healthy weight loss. Jessica also opens up about her own experience with GLP-1 medication and how it changed her approach to helping others. Talking With Thalia is sponsored by DAP Health. Watch the full conversation at NBCPalmSprings.com. #TalkingWithThalia #DAPHealth #GLP1 #WeightLoss #Nutrition Dietitian HealthToday CoachellaValley PalmSprings NBCPalmSprings
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are one step closer to completing their $110 billion merger after a coalition of 12 state attorneys general reached a settlement with Paramount. The settlement resolves the states’ antitrust lawsuit, though it still requires court approval. The agreement includes commitments involving film production, workers and editorial independence for CNN and CBS News. California AG CNN’s Brian Stelter reports. #Paramount #WarnerBrosDiscovery #ParamountMerger #CNN #Hollywood #Media #Merger #Entertainment