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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.
A South Asian judge could cement Trump’s influence on the Supreme Court
NAPABA-backed judge Amul Thapar has emerged (again) as a potential contender for the high court.
House condemns anti-Asian hate during pandemic
The legislative chamber voted 243–164 on the resolution intended to serve a message of strong federal support of Asian American communities.
Survey: Many Asian Californians remain undecided on affirmative action, property tax reform
More than 1 in 4 registered Asian American voters are still persuadable on Propositions 16 and 15, AAPI Data says.