Jill Biden Takes Lead in Final Cabinet Meeting of Biden Administration

First Lady Jill Biden leads discussion on women's health initiatives as President Biden prepares to step down.

Jill Biden led a significant portion of what is likely President Biden's final Cabinet meeting, focusing on maternal health initiatives.
President Biden briefly addressed the need for a continued resolution from Congress before handing the floor to his wife.
Criticism arose as attendees received notes with both Jill and Joe Biden's signatures, sparking online debate about her role.
Jill Biden highlighted new funding and research efforts in women's health, including a $100 million investment by ARPA-H and $200 million from NIH.
The first lady's prominent role has drawn comparisons to Edith Wilson, who controlled access to President Woodrow Wilson after his stroke in 1919.