: Neera Tanden is out as Biden’s OMB nominee
The White House will withdraw the nomination of Neera Tanden for director of the Office of Management and Budget, in the first significant personnel setback for the Biden administration......»»
Three Republican senators grilling Biden"s Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland deny climate science
Haaland distanced herself from her claim that 'Republicans don't believe in science,' despite the ongoing climate science denial in the GOP. Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washingto.....»»
USDA Secretary of Agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack clears first hurdle, says he will focus on climate change
Biden's USDA nominee Tom Vilsack will focus on climate change, racial equity and combatting the effects of the pandemic.....»»
With hunger surging and farms in crisis, Biden’s controversial USDA nominee lays out his plans
Biden's USDA nominee Tom Vilsack will focus on climate change, racial equity and combatting the effects of the pandemic.....»»
Biden commerce pick promises "aggressive" stance against China when asked about aluminum, steel tariffs
Commerce Secretary nominee, Gina Raimondo, vowed to take a tough stance to protect American interests, including taking "aggressive" measures to combat Chinese practices that she believes hurt American workers......»»
US military needs "humility, a willingness to learn" to protect the country, Biden"s top defense official says
"None of us succeeds at this business alone," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a message to the military. Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a recently retired Army general, listens during his conformation h.....»»
The Dept. of Transportation will prioritize climate change in support of Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, Buttigieg tells Congress
Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg told Congress that climate change will be a central focus of the .....»»
Janet Yellen Changes Stance on Cryptocurrencies After Earlier Comments Led to Bitcoin Carnage
President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen displayed a change of stance on cryptocurrencies in a statement to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. read more.....»»
Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg pushes Senate for big spending on infrastructure
President Joe Biden’s nominee for se.....»»
Senate confirms Biden"s pick for spy chief hours after he"s sworn into office
Avril Haines is the first Biden nominee to be confirmed and previously served as deputy CIA director and deputy national security advisor......»»
Janet Yellen suggests "curtailing" cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, saying they are mainly used for illegal financing
Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen suggested the Joe Biden administration could be tough on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies after huge price rises. Janet Yellen express.....»»
Treasury nominee Yellen says COVID-19 aid to jobless, small firms gets ‘biggest bang’ for buck
Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen told lawmakers Tuesday that help for the unemployed and small businesses would provide the “biggest bang for the buck” as she made the case for President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rel.....»»
Why Electric Vehicle Stocks Are Trading Higher Today
A number of electric vehicle shares are trading higher after President-elect Joe Biden's choice for treasury secretary nominee, Janet Yellen, said electric vehicles are a good way to address climate change and create jobs for Americans. read more.....»»
Senate Finance Committee to consider Yellen as treasury secretary before Inauguration Day
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Wednesday said the panel would consider President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, next week ahead of Inauguration Day......»»
AOC says women are disproportionately scrutinized after Biden"s Treasury pick Janet Yellen reveals she was paid $7 million in speaking fees
Janet Yellen, the president-elect's Treasury nominee, made more than $7 million giving speeches on Wall Street and for companies including Google Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Alex Wong/Getty Images Janet Ye.....»»
Deb Haaland helming the Interior Department would be a first step in healing the "horrible relationship" between the federal government and Native Americans, activists say
The New Mexico congresswoman and Biden's nominee for Interior Secretary would be .....»»
Rail Roundup: Groups Laud Nominee Buttigieg; US Rail Traffic Up
Freight rail stakeholders are offering early congratulations to former presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg for his nomination to President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet. read more.....»»
Column: The attacks on Becerra as Biden"s HHS nominee are amazingly dishonest. Here"s why
Republicans and conservatives are lying about their opposition to Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary. Republicans and conservatives are lying about their opposition to Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary......»»
Outside the Box: For Biden, channeling Obama’s 2008 message of hope could defeat Trump in 2020
Presumptive Democratic nominee must offer more than ‘I’m not Trump,’ writes Chris Edelson......»»
Biden asks the secretary of the Senate to direct a search for an alleged sexual harassment complaint filed by a former staffer
Matt Rourke/AP Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden requested that records relating to an alleged compla.....»»
"It never happened": Joe Biden denies allegation he sexually assaulted former staffer Tara Reade
AP Photo/Matt Rourke After a lengthy silence, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, has vehemently denied an allegation that he sexually assaulted a staffer when he was a US senator. "No, it is not true," Biden sa.....»»