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2020 transition

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Dec 17

Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, sources say

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The historic pick would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.

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Dec 16

WATCH: Biden introduces Buttigieg as transportation secretary pick

By Associated Press

Pete Buttigieg, a former city leader of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.

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Dec 16

Biden’s challenge creating a COVID-19-free White House

By Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden’s team has limited experience with staffing a physical office during the pandemic.

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Dec 14

What a Biden administration could mean for criminal justice reform

By Candice Norwood, Daniel Bush

President-elect Joe Biden will face pressure when he takes office to make swift changes to the Department of Justice.

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Dec 09

Americans want more COVID-19 economic relief. Most think Congress should compromise

By Laura Santhanam

More than two-thirds of Americans also say they or someone they know has been sick with the virus, and more people said they would get vaccinated against the virus, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

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Dec 07

Biden picks Xavier Becerra to lead HHS and oversee pandemic response

By Associated Press

If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Nov 30

Biden announces senior economic team and plans to nominate Janet Yellen

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

In a statement, Biden said he would nominate Janet Yellen, the former Federal Reserve chair, to lead the Treasury Department, and former Clinton and Obama adviser Neera Tanden to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Nov 24

Azar says HHS now working on Biden transition

By Associated Press

Azar said his department will provide briefings with Biden’s team to ensure they’re getting information that they feel they need that is consistent with the law and past practice.

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Nov 23

Read the full letter officially starting Biden transition process to the White House

By Associated Press

The move clears the way for the start of the transition from Trump's administration and allows Biden to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking over on Jan. 20.

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Nov 23

U.S. agency allows formal Biden transition to begin

By Matthew Daly, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Trump, who had refused to concede the election, said in a tweet that he is directing his team to cooperate on the transition but is vowing to keep up the fight.

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