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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AAPI lawmakers press for Justice Department meeting on anti-Asian attacks
A DOJ spokesperson said the agency “will vigorously enforce the laws including in cases where Asian Americans are targeted.”
Exclusive: How Georgia Democrats are countering misinformation on AAPI messaging apps
As the Senate runoffs loom, volunteers are working to reach more than 34,000 voters through a first-of-its-kind program.
Biden picks Katherine Tai as trade czar, but CAPAC fears remain
The senior House staffer is Biden's second Asian American Cabinet nominee.
Worried Asian American lawmakers press Biden on Cabinet picks
Leading AAPI advocacy groups are backing California's Julie Su for Labor secretary.