do solemnly swear. >> we are closer than ever from declaring our independence from a deadly virus. >> a scene reminiscent of a third world country than the united states. >> is it a crisis. >> it is getten urgent action now. >> my fellow americans, the war in afghanistan is now over. >> while our economy is far from complete -- >> what is indisputable now is this: the biden plan is working. >> mike: illegal immigration, inflation, afghanistan and more all part of the first year of this biden administration. with that, let's bring in our panel bill mcgurn columnist for the "wall street journal," mollie hemingway senior editor at "the federalist." charles lane opinion writer for "the washington post." welcome to all of you. >> welcome. >> thank you. >> thank you, mike. >> mike: mollie, what stands out for you first year of the biden administration. >> the year began with so much promise for president biden. he had the full support of the media, which helped bring him across the finish line to