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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading