Washington Post – Campaign 2012

Biden selects transgender doctor Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 2:27 PM:)
<>“She is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts,” Joe Biden said of Rachel Levine.> <>
Live updates: Biden heading to Washington on eve of swearing-in; Senate holding five confirmation hearings>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 2:14 PM:)
<>The president-elect will hold an event in Wilmington, Del., where he has been conducting his transition, before arriving in Washington for a somber inaugural ceremony honoring Americans who have lost their lives to covid-19.> <>
Tracking the political appointees Biden is nominating to fill the top roles in his administration>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 1:37 PM:)
<>Follow the president-elect’s progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,250 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.> <>
Janet Yellen to urge lawmakers to ‘act big’ on economic stimulus relief at Senate confirmation hearing>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 1:18 PM:)
<>Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for treasury secretary, will urge lawmakers to “act big" on economic relief for the coronavirus pandemic as she appears before a Senate committee Tuesday morning for her confirmation hearing.> <>
America doesn’t need inaugural balls. But there’s something lost when they disappear.>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 11:00 AM:)
<>Joe Biden won’t get to have these traditional parties, where the symbolism resonates beyond the dance floor.> <>
Biden to ban special bonuses for appointees, expand lobbying prohibitions in new ethics rules>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 3:52 AM:)
<>The president-elect is expected to sign an executive order in his first days in the White House.> <>
QAnon adherents discussed posing as National Guard to try to infiltrate inauguration, according to FBI intelligence briefing>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 2:54 AM:)
<>The report, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Post, did not identify any specific plots to attack Wednesday’s inaugural events.> <>
Harris resigns Senate seat; Biden to roll out sweeping immigration overhaul>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 2:43 AM:)
<>Joe Biden will volunteer at a hunger relief organization as he prepares to take the oath of office at a heavily fortified Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.> <>
FEMA denies Maryland’s and Virginia’s emergency declaration for security costs>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 1:54 AM:)
<>Decision could cost states federal funds for assisting with Capitol breach, inauguration security.> <>
Impeachment trial threatens Biden’s already-delayed Cabinet picks amid mounting challenges>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 1:11 AM:)
<>The forthcoming impeachment trial in the Senate threatens to delay hearings for Biden’s top political appointees, further upsetting a transition already beset by extraordinary delays and facing generational challenges.> <>
Trump prepares to offer clemency to more than 100 people in his final hours in office>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 1:10 AM:)
<>The president has considered preemptive pardons for his children, top aides and himself, but aides say he’s not likely to issue them.> <>
House security chief said lawmaker wariness of military at Capitol drove his resistance to early request for National Guard>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 1:05 AM:)
<>House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving balked when the chief of Capitol Police suggested activating the Guard two days before the Jan. 6 attack because he knew congressional leaders “don’t want the military up there,” according to an account he gave to a friend.> <>
Trump’s 11th-hour assault on the civil service by stripping job protections runs out of time>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 12:42 AM:)
<>President-elect Joe Biden has not taken a position on the issue but has said he would reverse other mandates issued by President Trump seen as hostile to federal employees.> <>
Pelosi calls for halt in efforts to install Trump loyalist as NSA’s top lawyer>
(Politics - January 19 2021 - 12:35 AM:)
<>The House speaker accused acting defense secretary Christopher C. Miller of trying to “burrow” a Republican Party operative into the Democratic administration of Joe Biden.> <>
Biden to propose overhaul of immigration laws on first day in office>
(Politics - January 18 2021 - 11:52 PM:)
<>The effort would allow millions of immigrants here to start on a path to citizenship and expand refugee admissions as well as deploy technology to guard the border.> <>
Dominion threatens MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell with lawsuit over ‘false and conspiratorial’ claims>
(Politics - January 18 2021 - 11:49 PM:)
<>Lindell, a major Republican donor who has touted his relationship with the president, has made frequent appearances on right-wing media to promote baseless claims — rejected by court after court — of a rigged election.> <>
Pro-gun caravan hits Richmond streets without incident; extremist groups protest peacefully>
(Politics - January 18 2021 - 9:55 PM:)
<>With massive police presence in place, authorities report no major incidents around state Capitol.> <>
Biden choices for CFPB, SEC signal pivot to robust enforcement>
(Politics - January 18 2021 - 6:41 PM:)
<>The choice of the Obama-era regulators to lead two key agencies overseeing the financial sector signals the incoming Biden team’s intent to provide an aggressive check on industry after four years of deregulation.> <>
Fire at homeless encampment interrupts inauguration rehearsal at U.S. Capitol>
(Politics - January 18 2021 - 5:39 PM:)
<>With Washington on high alert since the Capitol breach, a small fire stopped the proceedings.> <>
Trump promoted N.M. official’s comment that ‘the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat.’ Now the man is arrested in the Capitol riot.>
(Politics - January 18 2021 - 3:48 PM:)
<>Otero County, N.M., Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested Sunday and accused of illegally entering the Capitol on Jan. 6.> <>