Kamala harris

The President-elect told Tapper there hadn’t been any surprises working together “because we had the discussion about this beforehand.” He said he and Harris had discussed at length their views on foreign policy, on domestic policy and on intelligence and he praised her experience working on the Senate Intelligence Committee. … [Read more...] about Interviewed With Biden, Harris Says ‘We Are Full Partners’ in Governing

-- Biden said he is reaching out, "not just to the communities that supported me, I'm going to reach out to those who didn't support me. I mean, for real, because I think a lot of people are just scared and think they've been left behind and forgotten. We're not going to forget anybody in this effort." That gets back to the "stark contrast" Harris described. … [Read more...] about ‘No fake news:’ Biden and Harris sit down for a ‘very normal’ interview with Jake Tapper

Flournoy currently serves as chief of staff to former President Clinton. She has decades of experience in Democratic politics, having worked in Clinton’s White House and on his campaign, as well as serving as a public policy adviser to the American Federation of Teachers, among many other roles. … [Read more...] about Harris taps women of color for key senior staff positions

The vice president and second lady both tested negative, a White House official confirmed. Both have gotten back negative tests each day since President TrumpDonald John TrumpBiden says GOP senators have called to congratulate him Biden: Trump attending inauguration is 'of consequence' to the country Biden says family will avoid business conflicts MORE shared on Friday that he and first lady Melania TrumpMelania TrumpBiden warns Americans against traveling for Christmas McEnany hits Democratic leaders for not following their own COVID-19 restrictions Capitol physician advises lawmakers against attending dinners, receptions during COVID-19 spike MORE had contracted the highly contagious virus. … [Read more...] about Pence, Harris test negative for COVID-19 ahead of debate

Biden has named former Federal Reserve chief Janet YellenJanet Louise YellenBattle for Pentagon post in Biden Cabinet heats up Black leaders express concerns about representation in Biden administration On The Money: Funding bill hits snag as shutdown deadline looms | Pelosi, Schumer endorse 8 billion plan as basis for stimulus talks | Poll: Most Americans support raising taxes on those making at least 0K MORE as his Treasury secretary nominee, a pick applauded by liberals even though some had touted Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenSchwarzenegger says he would 'absolutely' help Biden administration Disney chair says he would consider job in Biden administration if asked Despite veto threat, Congress presses ahead on defense bill MORE (D-Mass.) for the role. … [Read more...] about Left seeks to influence Biden picks while signaling unity