Democrat Joe Biden was the first president to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, issuing a proclamation in 2021 that celebrated “the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples” and recognize “their inherent sovereignty.

The White House has launched its “First 100 Days” briefing series with a sharp focus on immigration and the southern border, choosing an unusually early hour to set the tone. At 8:30 a.m., Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to the podium in what marked a notable shift in schedule from the previous administration.