Every contender for the Defense Department had deep ties to weapons makers.
Cabinet Watch
Scoops and analysis on presidential administration cabinet and agency appointments
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Climate Coalition Talking Points Prop Up Brian Deese
Mainstream environmental groups rally around the former BlackRock executive, while more left-leaning groups remain skeptical.
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Where We’re at on Biden’s Cabinet Picks
A roundup of the latest on who will be joining the administration
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Will Big Tech Take Over Trade Policy?
Katherine Tai is the leading candidate to head USTR. Will she be undermined by the appointment of industry lobbyists to key jobs just below her?
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Potential HHS Nominee Gina Raimondo Has a “Mixed” Record on Abortion
The Rhode Island governor engineered a budget deal in 2015 that stripped abortion coverage from thousands of families. She’s a top contender to become Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services Secretary.
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Trouble at Treasury
Will Wall Street control the key subcabinet jobs? The early signs are not encouraging.
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Three Questions Facing the Likely Next Secretary of Defense
Will Michèle Flournoy head the Pentagon after shadow lobbying and working for defense contractors?
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Who Will Get Remaining Biden Top Economic Jobs?
It’s a game of musical chairs—with sharp elbows and not enough slots.
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BlackRock Executive Brian Deese Could Get Major White House Position
Deese’s views on the deficit and climate policy are at odds with national and planetary needs.
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Rahm Emanuel for Transportation Secretary? For Anything?
Should Biden nominate the former Chicago mayor, the Democratic base is sure to revolt.
