A president who says he will put science first until unions object to plans to reopen schools. An administration that is on a “war-like” footing until it wants a weekend off. And a White House that promised a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package before giving up on Republican support.

After the chaos of former President Donald Trump’s administration, Biden and his team have tried to put clear messaging at the heart of his administration.

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