[ad_1] Delaney’s relationship with the organization, which has not been reported in the media until now, is just one of several aspects of his resume that causes concern among some progressives. He has already faced questions about his work defending an elite boarding school that was sued over sexual assault,Continue Reading
[ad_1] The most irresponsible thing you can do these days is look away from the worst-case scenario.” So says Rick Wilson. In the week Fox News fired Tucker Carlson, Wilson’s worst-case scenario is this: a successful Carlson campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Wilson is a longtime Republican operative turnedContinue Reading
[ad_1] Menendez’s position gives the White House some flexibility as it aims to fill the slot vacated by Lael Brainard, now President Joe Biden’s top economic policy adviser. But the New Jerseyan also said tapping a Hispanic person for another top vacant position, such as the Treasury Department’s chief economistContinue Reading
[ad_1] A handful of Senate Democrats have yet to commit to confirming Su, who stepped in as acting secretary after Marty Walsh left the Labor Department’s top job in mid-March to take over as head of the NHL players’ union. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), one of Su’s chief proponents, downplayedContinue Reading
[ad_1] Biden’s first AAPI cabinet secretary, if confirmed Su would be the Biden administration’s first AAPI Cabinet secretary, if confirmed, joining fellow AAPI Cabinet members Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar. Su, a daughter of Chinese immigrants,Continue Reading
[ad_1] Washington: The World Bank has said that Indian-American Ajay Banga is the only candidate nominated for the President’s position as the nomination period closed on March 29. The World Bank announced that Ajay Banga will be considered for the position. In a press release issued on its website, theContinue Reading
[ad_1] On the other hand, Nolen would not represent the clean break from industry dominance at the FAA that Biden had promised with his original nominee, Denver airport CEO Phil Washington. Washington withdrew his nomination on Saturday, following attacks from Cruz and other critics who called him too inexperienced. TheContinue Reading
[ad_1] Pressure has been growing for the FAA to have a confirmed leader, as the aviation system continues to show signs of strain — in particular with an uptick of near-collisions on runways. Washington’s decision comes just days after the Senate Commerce Committee, which is vetting his nomination, postponed aContinue Reading
[ad_1] Republicans, meanwhile, have promised to grill Werfel on everything from what they view as the agency’s excessive funding to the leak of confidential taxpayer information. Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said in a floor speech Wednesday that Werfel can handle the crosswinds, given his stint as acting commissionerContinue Reading
[ad_1] Manchin’s move also comes as he faces the prospect of a tough reelection race next year in his Republican-leaning state. He has not said whether he’ll run for another term. Manchin’s opposition is unlikely endanger Werfel’s nomination, which appears assured. Werfel won bipartisan support on the chamber’s Finance Committee,Continue Reading