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Biden Taps Two BlackRock Executives for Top Economic Posts
This comes as progressives are demanding a cabinet free of Wall Street influence.
Progressives Demand a Pentagon Chief Outside of Military-Industrial Complex
Antiwar groups describe Michèle Flournoy's record as unacceptable and disqualifying.
Biden’s Pick to Lead Budget Office Has Pushed for Social Security Cuts in Past
Progressives are raising the alarm about Neera Tanden’s past support for deep cuts to Social Security.
Biden’s Defense Pick Flournoy Is Part of the Military-Industrial Revolving Door
Though she would be the first woman to lead the Department of Defense, Flournoy offers only more of the same.
AOC, Omar and Tlaib Back Effort to Keep Deficit Hawks Out of Biden Admin
The pressure campaign demands that austerity proponent Bruce Reed be kept out of the White House.
Trump Is Trying to Set Yellen and Biden Up to Fail as He Sabotages the Economy
Trump, with the consent of the GOP, is trying to sabotage Biden’s chances at a recovery every way he can.
Biden’s Pick for Secretary of State Has a Record of Militarism
Antony Blinken -- a backer of the Iraq War with right-wing views on Israel -- is a return to the status quo ante.
Progressives Say Any Cabinet Post for Rahm Emanuel Is Unacceptable
The former mayor is notorious for his role in covering up the 2014 police murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Meet Brett Giroir, the Anti-Choice Advocate Temporarily in Charge of the FDA
Giroir’s role at the FDA could have a detrimental effect on reproductive health policy.
Trump Cabinet Members Donated to Anti-Obama Dark Money Group
Many of the group’s top donors have lined up behind President Trump, cutting big checks to his re-election bid.