Five Opinion Writers on What Biden Should Do in His Final Days as President

Update: 2024-12-03

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President Biden has about six weeks left in office, and with Republicans set to control both houses of Congress and the presidency next year, his final acts may be more important than ever.

So we asked five Opinion writers: What should Mr. Biden’s priority be over these next few weeks?

Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com

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Five Opinion Writers on What Biden Should Do in His Final Days as President

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Five Opinion Writers on What Biden Should Do in His Final Days as President

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Five Opinion Writers on What Biden Should Do in His Final Days as President