President Joe Biden is facing growing scrutiny over his heavy reliance on executive orders in his first days in office. While left-leaning articles highlight that none of Biden’s executive orders are as divisive as Trump’s transgender military ban or border wall national emergency, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s allies inside and outside the administration are hitting back at The New York Times over an editorial calling on him to work with Congress.

There are 3657 news articles covering this topic. 41% (1491) are left leaning, 34% (1246) are center, and 25% (920) are right leaning.

From the left: Just how ‘divisive’ are Biden’s actions, really?, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden faces scrutiny over reliance on executive orders, AP News
From the right: Joe Allies Trash Over NYT Editorial To ‘Ease Up’ On Exec Actions, Daily Wire

Also in the news: On Friday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that coronavirus vaccine manufacturers should be prepared to tweak the makeup of their shots in case they are ineffective against the emerging COVID-19 mutations. While left-leaning articles highlight that Fauci said the best solution to prevent more mutations is to accelerate the pace of vaccinations, right-leaning articles highlight that Fauci backed the CDC’s findings that suggest schools can reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Thursday, Democrats in Congress and the White House rejected a pitch to split President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan into smaller chunks. While left-leaning articles highlight that Democrats are trying to decide if they should cut a slimmed-down deal or use reconciliation to approve an aggressive Covid-19 relief package, right-leaning articles highlight that Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday that the White house is not ruling out reconciliation as a means to pass Biden’s Covid-19 relief bill.

There are 4905 news articles covering this topic. 64% (3124) are left leaning, 20% (976) are center, and 16% (805) are right leaning.

From the left: Dems prepare to go it alone on relief if Reps don't cooperate, NBC News
From the center: Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split, AP News
From the right: White House open to using reconciliation to pass Covid relief bill, Fox News

Also in the news: U.S. President Joe Biden signed a slew of sweeping executive orders targeting climate change, which ranged from freezing federal oil and gas leasing to eliminating the fossil fuel industry’s lucrative subsidies. While left-leaning articles highlight that the day before President Biden took office, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would support a market-based approach to slashing emissions, right-leaning articles highlight that President Biden’s “green new” climate plan will not be good for America, as it strips America’s workers of their livelihoods.

At the Biden administration’s 1st COVID-19 briefing, the Biden White House acknowledged that most Americans will need to wait months to get vaccinated. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden made the announcement the day before that the government is working to purchase 100 million additional doses each of the two coronavirus vaccines by this summer, right-leaning articles highlight that January appears to be the deadliest month for the United States since the pandemic began.

There are 3212 news articles covering this topic. 40% (1282) are left leaning, 43% (1384) are center, and 17% (546) are right leaning.

From the left: Briefing, House acknowledges vaccinations to take months, Washington Post
From the center: Biden Admin 1st COVID-19 Briefing, A Pledge To Let Scientists Lead, NPR
From the right: Jan deadliest month since pandemic began in US, data shows, Fox News

Also in the news: Senate Democrats are eyeing a rapid impeachment trial for former president Donald Trump, while also contemplating impeachment alternatives as Trump will likely be acquitted. While left-leaning articles highlight that several Democratic senators said they were eager to move on to discussing coronavirus pandemic relief and climate legislation, right-leaning articles highlight that U.S. Senator Rand Paul declared former President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial “dead on arrival.”

On Tuesday, President Biden announced that his administration is working to purchase an additional 200 million doses of the two COVID-19 vaccines already authorized for emergency use. While left-leaning articles highlight that President Biden said he could envision 1.5 million coronavirus vaccinations per day, right-leaning articles highlight that White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki walked back Biden’s comments that the COVID-19 vaccine would be available to any American who wants it by the spring.

There are 7616 news articles covering this topic. 31% (2410) are left leaning, 37% (2790) are center, and 32% (2416) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden hopes for 1.5m vaccinations a day-big jump, The Washington Post
From the center: The Biden Amin. Is Working To Buy 200M More Vaccine Doses, NPR
From the right: Psaki walks back Biden comments on vaccine availability, Fox News

Also in the news: In a test vote ahead of President Trump’s impeachment, trial, all but five Republican senators backed former president Donald Trump. While left-leaning articles highlight that the vote shows the continued sway Trump holds over GOP officeholders even though he has left the White House, right-leaning articles highlight that Republicans have called to “move on'' from impeachment now that Trump is out of office.

On Monday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order meant to increase federal procurement of U.S.-made goods. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden will make it harder for federal agencies to issue waivers allowing the government to purchase products made overseas, right-leaning articles highlight that President Donald Trump signed multiple executive actions focused on his “Buy American, Hire American” agenda.

There are 2875 news articles covering this topic. 15% (425) are left leaning, 57% (1628) are center, and 28% (822) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden pushes federal gov to buy American-made products, Washington Post
From the center: Biden: latest executive order will rebuild 'backbone of America', The Hill
From the right: Biden to sign ‘Buy American’ executive order, New York Post

Also in the news: Senate Patrick Leahy will preside over former President Donald Trump’s trial in the Senate. While left-leaning articles highlight that a cohort of Republican allies have closed ranks behind the tactic of putting Trump’s impeachment trial on trial, right-leaning articles highlight that Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, admonished Democrats against pursuing another impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump.