Biden to expand mandate of White House Initiative on AAPIs
Asian American advocates had been pressing the administration to revamp the federal office before the attacks in Atlanta.
March 30, 2021
Newsom picks Rob Bonta as California's next attorney general
If confirmed, the state legislator would be the first Filipino American to serve in the role.
March 24, 2021
Pulse: Rampage sparks grief, outrage among Asian Americans
Here's how AAPI activists and lawmakers are reacting to the Atlanta shootings.
March 19, 2021
AAPI activists ask Biden for ‘emergency relief’ after Atlanta slayings
More than 180 national advocacy groups are pushing for the White House to “invest in AAPI women” and commit $300 million to address anti-Asian hate.
March 19, 2021
Politics briefing: 'Our community is bleeding'
After Atlanta: White House, DOJ ramp up Asian American outreach; House probes anti-Asian violence; Tai sworn in.
March 18, 2021
Politics briefing: Hate crimes against Asian Americans test attorney general
Also this week: Biden faces fury over deportations; House panel to examine anti-Asian attacks; new OMB push.
March 16, 2021
Asian American Democrats recommend Nani Coloretti for budget chief after Tanden’s exit
Advocates say the Filipino American ex-federal official would be a history-making pick.
March 12, 2021
Biden decries 'vicious' anti-Asian attacks in prime-time address
The president's condemnation comes after AAPI advocacy groups met with the U.S. Department of Justice last week.
March 11, 2021
Neera Tanden withdraws as Biden's top budget nominee
Tanden would have been the first South Asian American woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
March 2, 2021
Biden picks former WHIAAPI head Kiran Ahuja to lead OPM
The Obama administration veteran previously served as executive director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs.
February 24, 2021