Biden says saving democracy is 'the challenge of our time' as he hosts summit of 100 countries - live

President speaks at two-day, US-organized inaugural White House Summit for Democracy Analysis: can Biden's 'divisive' democracy summit deliver? Biden signs order for government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 Sign up to receive First Thing - our daily briefing by email Biden also said in his remarks at the virtual summit that half of all democracies have experienced a decline in at least one aspect of democracy over the last 10 years. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral...