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Neera Tanden, President and CEO, Center for American Progress, speaking at The Center for American Progress CAP 2019 Ideas Conference in Washington, DC on May 22, 2019. 

Biden transition braces for tough Senate confirmation for Neera Tanden

Kate Sullivan and MJ Lee, CNN December 1, 2020

(CNN) -- Joe Biden's transition team is bracing for a tough Senate confirmation battle for the President-elect's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, who is already facing fierce opposition...

US President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 10, 2020. 

‘Something very historical’: Push for diverse Biden Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Native Americans are urging President-elect Joe Biden to make history by selecting one of their own to lead the powerful agency that oversees the nation’s tribes, setting up one of...

Don’t expect a second stimulus check this year. Here’s what Congress is talking about instead

By Katie Lobosco, CNN November 30, 2020

  (CNN) -- Even with coronavirus spiking and new restrictions taking effect, Congress remains stalled on fresh relief for Americans in need.While there's support from both Republicans and Democrats for...

Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead

By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press November 30, 2020

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does not expect current recommendations...

Roughly 15 million people from Louisiana to North Carolina are under the risk of severe weather today ahead of the developing system, according to CNN Meteorologist Haley Brink.

East Coast braces for snow, heavy rain in first major storm system of the fall

Tyler Mauldin, CNN Meteorologist November 29, 2020

(CNN) -- In typical 2020 fashion, the East Coast's first major storm system of the fall will arrive right as we say good riddance to this year's record-breaking hurricane season.Roughly 15 million people...

President-elect Joe Biden speaks as he addresses the media after a virtual meeting with the National Governors Association's executive committee at the Queen Theater on November 19, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Biden and his advisors continue the process of transitioning to the White House.

Biden announces all-female senior White House communications team

Kate Sullivan, CNN November 29, 2020

(CNN) -- President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Sunday announced an all-female White House senior communications team."I am proud to announce today the first senior White House...

New York City schools to close again as city fights virus

Some New York City public schools to resume in-person learning

By Alaa Elassar, CNN November 29, 2020

 (CNN) -- New York City schools will begin phasing out hybrid learning and move toward resuming in-person classes after citywide shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said...

Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer November 29, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years.The former heavyweight champion of the...

The Olympic flag arrives in the host city of Tokyo, Japan in early 2020. 

Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events

Stephen Wade AP Sports Writer November 27, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — The postponed Tokyo Olympics are getting a kickstart.Local organizers on Friday announced a series of 18 test events set to begin in March and run into May.The Tokyo Olympics are set to...

US President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 10, 2020. 

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s top national security and foreign policy team

Kate Sullivan and Arlette Saenz, CNN November 24, 2020

(CNN) -- President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top members of his national security and foreign policy team.Biden's nominees and appointees spoke for the first time since being announced on...

President-elect Joe Biden speaks as he addresses the media after a virtual meeting with the National Governors Association's executive committee at the Queen Theater on November 19, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Biden and his advisors continue the process of transitioning to the White House.

Key government agency acknowledges Biden’s win and begins formal transition

Kristen Holmes and Jeremy Herb, CNN November 23, 2020

(CNN) -- The General Services Administration has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal transition process, according to a letter from Administrator...

 President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state, people familiar with the matter told CNN, elevating a longtime foreign policy adviser as Biden makes his first round of Cabinet announcements Tuesday.

Biden poised to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state

(CNN) -- President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state, people familiar with the matter told CNN, elevating a longtime foreign policy adviser as Biden...