Tag: Biden Transition

"To accommodate senators' schedules, the committee will vote on Mr. Acosta's nomination tomorrow," said a committee source. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate committee to vote Thursday on Labor pick Acosta

Sean Higgins · March 29, 2017 8:42 pm

Niceta Lloyd will help Melania Trump with the planning and execution of social events at the White House. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Melania Trump names communications director

Caitlin Yilek · March 27, 2017 9:30 pm

Given his protectionist leanings, it was unsurprising that Trump chose Lighthizer as his USTR. (Wikipedia Commons)

Beltway Confidential

7 questions for Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s nominee for United States Trade Representative

Clark Packard · March 14, 2017 3:55 pm

Agency will have a major role in implementing any health reform that repeals and replaces Obamacare. (Wikipedia Commons)

Senate confirms Seema Verma to lead CMS

Robert King · March 13, 2017 10:03 pm

Sessions on Friday asked 46 U.S. attorneys appointed by President Obama to resign. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jeff Sessions asks Obama’s holdover US attorneys to resign

Kelly Cohen · March 10, 2017 8:29 pm

National Security

Reports: Former Marine Richard V. Spencer to be nominated for Navy secretary

Jacqueline Klimas · March 9, 2017 9:11 pm

Puzder blamed the "biased nature" of the media for forcing him to withdraw his nomination for labor secretary. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Andrew Puzder blames media for his fall: ‘Politico was the worst’

Eddie Scarry · March 9, 2017 8:46 pm

Alexander Acosta is expected to have a fairly easy confirmation, with support from several labor unions. (AP photo/Alan Diaz)

Hearing for Labor Dept. nominee Acosta set for March 15

Sean Higgins · March 8, 2017 5:27 pm

Finance committee approved Verma 14-12 to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci File)

Senate panel approves Obamacare chief

Paige Winfield Cunningham · March 2, 2017 4:29 pm

Trump's return to the CPAC stage on Friday marked one of the first major political speeches of his month-old presidency. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: GOP has transformed into ‘amazing, strong, powerful’ party

Sarah Bedford · February 24, 2017 4:31 pm

The Senate voted 66-31 to end debate on the nominee, setting up a vote on his confirmation on Feb. 27. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate sets up final vote on Wilbur Ross confirmation

Pete Kasperowicz · February 17, 2017 6:53 pm

President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner reportedly criticized CNN"s coverage of the administration. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Jared Kushner complains about CNN contributors to company exec

Caitlin Yilek · February 17, 2017 2:54 am