Author: Emily Aubert

April 8, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) is expected to issue several executive actions on gun violence and announce David Chipman as his nominee to lead the ATF. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. There are no committee hearings scheduled Thursday. The Senate stands…

April 7, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) selected Robin Carnahan as his nominee for administrator of the General Services Administration. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. There are no committee hearings scheduled Wednesday. The Senate stands adjourned until April 12 for a full session.…

April 6, 2021: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) said that he opposed President Joe Biden’s (D) proposal to raise the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. There are no committee hearings scheduled Tuesday. The Senate stands adjourned until…

Recommended subject line: 13 states sue Biden admin over ARPA tax rule April 1, 2021: Thirteen states, led by Republican attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, and West Virginia, sued the Biden administration regarding a tax provision in the American Rescue Plan Act. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments…

March 30, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) announced his first 11 judicial nominees on Tuesday for federal circuit and district court seats and the Superior Court for the District of Columbia Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. There are no committee hearings scheduled Monday.…

Every week, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate confirmed Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as secretary of labor on Monday by a vote of 68-29. All 29 votes against his nomination came from Republicans. Kim Janey, a member of the Boston City Council, became the…

March 26, 2021: Joe Biden discussed the 2024 presidential election, voting rights legislation, economic recovery, immigration, and the filibuster in his first news conference as president. President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top…

March 25, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) announced on Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris (D) would oversee the White House’s efforts to address an increase in migrants at the southern border.  Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security…

March 23, 2021: Outside groups advocate for Shalanda Young and Nani Coloretti for director of the Office of Management and Budget. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is holding a confirmation hearing for Samantha Power for administrator of…

March 22, 2021: The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Marty Walsh for secretary of labor on Monday evening. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. No confirmation hearings are scheduled on Monday. The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination…