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8.18am GMT
If you didn’t see Joe Biden’s inauguration speech yesterday, then here’s a useful clip-reel of the highlights for you. Speaking for the first time as president, Biden called unity “the path forward” for the US.
“I know speaking of unity can sound to some like a foolish fantasy these days,” Biden said. “I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. I also know they are not new.”
Related: ‘America has to be better’: Joe Biden’s inauguration speech – full text
8.14am GMT
Welcome to our live coverage of US politics on Joe Biden’s first full day in office as the president of the United States. Here’s a catch-up on where we are, and what we might expect from today…
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Continue reading…Biden marks start of presidency with flurry of executive ordersFive key takeaways from Biden’s historic inauguration US records second-highest daily toll of Covid deaths at 4,229Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 8.18am GMTIf you didn’t see Joe Biden’s inauguration speech yesterday, then here’s a useful clip-reel of the highlights for you. Speaking for the first time as president, Biden called unity “the path forward” for the US.“I know speaking of unity can sound to some like a foolish fantasy these days,” Biden said. “I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. I also know they are not new.” Related: ‘America has to be better’: Joe Biden’s inauguration speech – full text 8.14am GMTWelcome to our live coverage of US politics on Joe Biden’s first full day in office as the president of the United States. Here’s a catch-up on where we are, and what we might expect from today… Related: A day of firsts: five key takeaways from Biden’s historic inauguration Continue reading…