Biden's first day in 9 minutes

1 big thing

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🗓️ 21 January 2021

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Yesterday, Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, with Vice President Kamala Harris by his side. If you weren't able to watch the full day of festivities, we'll guide you through the highlights, including Biden's first address to the nation, a virtual parade around the country and the most memorable performances of the day. Plus, Biden's first executive actions in office, and what else he'll be signing today. And, his proposal to overhaul our immigration system. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Jose Servin, organizer with the California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Inauguration Day dashboard Biden set to immediately ramp up federal pandemic response Biden to propose pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Her cure Poirot, I've found something.
0:03.0	You're invited to solve a mystery.
0:06.0	Come with me to a seance.
0:08.0	From beyond the grave.
0:10.0	There must be a rational answer for all of this.
0:14.5	From the brilliant mind of Agatha Christie,
0:16.8	You are up against something bigger than you.
0:18.6	Critics are calling it Kenneth Branagh's best Poirot yet.
0:21.7	Somebody is dead.
0:23.4	No one shall leave this place until I know who didn't.
0:26.1	A haunting in Venice, available exclusively to Axios today. It's Thursday, January 21st. I'm Nailaboodoo.
0:40.0	Joe Biden wasted no time after he took the oath of office as the 46 president of the United States.
0:48.0	Today, everything you need to know about his first day in office, from his executive orders to a proposal to overhaul
0:54.4	our immigration system. But before he could get to any of that, he had to be sworn in. That's
1:01.1	today's one big thing.
1:03.0	In case you weren't able to watch the full day of inaugural festivities, not to worry, we did it for you. And we've got all the important parts right now in just a few minutes
1:16.4	I Kamala Davy Harris and solemnly swear I Joseph Robinette Biden Jr do solemnly swear
1:23.0	regardless of what party you belong to, yesterday was a symbol of American democracy enduring.
1:28.6	Yes, under military guard, but still just two weeks after the Capitol was attacked.
1:34.0	Senator Amy Klobashar set the tone for the day
1:37.0	with a nod to how President Abraham Lincoln
1:39.1	described the Capitol during the Civil War.
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