Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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On January 22nd, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to tackle the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, including increasing food stamps and setting a $15 minimum wage for federal workers. He also urged the Labor Department to extend unemployment benefits to those refusing work due to health risks. The Senate confirmed General Lloyd Austin as the first Black Secretary of Defense, granting him a waiver from a law requiring a seven-year gap after active duty. Austin pledged to address the pandemic, support military families, and combat extremism within the military.

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