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Senate confirms Katherine Tai as top U.S. trade negotiator
Wednesday's vote ensures that the Biden administration will have at least one Asian American serving at the Cabinet level in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris
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.
Advocates seek overhaul of White House Initiative on AAPIs
AAPI Progressive Action is pressing Biden to swiftly revamp the federal office amid a surge in anti-Asian violence.
Biden directs agencies to counter anti-Asian hate in racial equity push
The president instructed the Justice Department to partner with AAPI communities to prevent future hate incidents.
Transportation Secretary Chao resigns after Capitol riots shake nation
Chao becomes the first Cabinet secretary to jump ship in the wake of Wednesday's violence.
Vanita Gupta tapped for senior Justice Department post
Gupta currently leads a civil rights coalition that includes many leading AAPI advocacy groups.
Biden picks Katherine Tai as trade czar, but CAPAC fears remain
The senior House staffer is Biden's second Asian American Cabinet nominee.
Murthy to return as surgeon general as Biden preps pandemic response
The ex-Obama official has been a top coronavirus adviser and outspoken advocate for the president-elect
Biden nominates Neera Tanden as budget chief, setting up Senate fight
If confirmed, Tanden would become the first South Asian American woman to oversee the Office of Management and Budget.
Trump administration moves to end census in blow to AAPI groups
The U.S. Census Bureau said it would end counting at 6am EDT on Friday following its Supreme Court victory.