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ministrator. The New York Times (5/25, Weiland, Sanger-Katz, 20.6M) reports that on Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, "a former Obama administration health official," to administrate the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, "one of the most powerful posts at the Department

ng the meeting to produce major breakthroughs, nor do they consider it a reset in relations between the two countries in the same way that President Barack Obama had hoped early in his administration to usher in a new era of cooperation between the longtime adversaries. Instead, it is viewed as an occa

return to the nuclear deal threatens to generate new strains between Washington and Jerusalem on a subject that poisoned relations between President Barack Obama and Mr. Netanyahu." Moderate Candidates Barred From Iranian Presidential Election. The Washington Post (5/25, 10.52M) reports that on Tuesday, the

tee hearing on 'Department of Homeland Security Resource Management and Operational Priorities', with testimony from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; 10:00 AM • DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies to Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on FY'22 budget - Homeland Security Subcommittee hearin

oday (11/24, Behrmann, 10.31M) reports Biden "surpassed 80 million votes, the most votes a candidate has received in U.S. history," and Trump "broke Obama's 2008 record by surpassing 73 million votes this election." However, USA Today adds Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) "acknowledged Tuesday that...Biden

servants will restore America globally, its global leadership and its moral leadership." All are "Washington veterans with ties to former President Barack Obama's administration." The AP adds that Biden's choices for "his national security team" indicate "his shift away from the Trump administration's 'Americ

Washington veterans with ties to former President Barack Obama's administration." The AP adds that Biden'

The Washington Post (11/24, Marks, 14.2M) reports, "President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead" DHS will bring "cybersecurity experience to the job." Alejandro Mayorkas "worked on numerous international cybersecurity agreements as deputy DHS secretary during the Obama administration," and also "helped significantly

, most likely to be the pick." Nides, "currently a Morgan Stanley executive, served as deputy secretary of state for management and resources under Barack Obama," and is close to Chief of Staff Klain. Ex-Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) "was seen as the other primary contender." CAPITOL VIOLENCE NEWS Affidavit Co

r to lead the office in early January, following his stint as co-chair of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology during the Obama administration - where he briefed both then-Vice President Biden and President Barack Obama on science-related issues." The AP (5/20, Daly) reports

tary of state for management and resources under Barack Obama," and is close to Chief of Staff Klain. Ex-

The department "is exploring partnerships with tech companies, universities, and nonprofit groups to access publicly available data." DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas "has insisted that officials from the department's civil rights and civil liberties section be included in all discussions about the new programs,"

er and Kirsten Gillibrand, sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland, challenging the `state secrets privilege' that ex-Presidents Trump, Obama and Bush invoked to block release of a classified 16-page FBI report. Relatives of those killed on 9/11 or from illnesses triggered by Ground Zero

errorist attacks, had been trying to recover and rebuild after a long string of security gaffes and incidents of drunken misconduct during President Barack Obama's tenure." However, "in early 2017, the Secret Service's problems were simply not a front-burner issue," and then President Trump's "muted response f

incidents of drunken misconduct during President Barack Obama's tenure." However, "in early 2017, the Se

children to stay in the U.S. while their cases are decided." While "more families decide to send their children alone, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been pressed by lawmakers about the possibility that expulsions could be a 'new source of family separation." Former Border Patrol Agent Admits

ministrator. The New York Times (5/25, Weiland, Sanger-Katz, 20.6M) reports that on Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, "a former Obama administration health official," to administrate the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, "one of the most powerful posts at the Department

ng the meeting to produce major breakthroughs, nor do they consider it a reset in relations between the two countries in the same way that President Barack Obama had hoped early in his administration to usher in a new era of cooperation between the longtime adversaries. Instead, it is viewed as an occasion f

the two countries in the same way that President Barack Obama had hoped early in his administration to u

tee hearing on 'Department of Homeland Security Resource Management and Operational Priorities', with testimony from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; 10:00 AM • DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies to Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on FY'22 budget - Homeland Security Subcommittee hearin

From: "Pickler, Nedra" Date: Oct 24, 2014 2:23 PM Subject: Story on you Ce: Slug: BC-US--Obama-Attorney General,2nd Ld-Writethru Headline: Former Obama lawyer nixes attorney general offer Extended Headline: Former White House counsel turns down chance to succeed Eric Holder as attorney general Byli

torney general Byline: By NEDRA PICKLER Bytitle: Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler has told President Barack Obama she doesn't want to be nominated for attorney general, after he asked her to consider succeeding Eric Holder, people familiar with the discussions to

ny West, who recently resigned as the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and has taken a job at Pepsico; and Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Ruemmler, now a partner at Latham & Watkins specializing in government investigations, had the closest relationship of the attorney general candida

2/> (11/24, Behrmann, 10.3IM) reports Biden "surpassed 80 million votes, the most votes a candidate has received in U.S. history," and Trump "broke Obama's 2008 record by surpassing 73 million votes this election." However, USA Today adds Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) "acknowledged Tuesday that...Biden

servants will restore America globally, its global leadership and its moral leadership." All are "Washington veterans with ties to former President Barack Obama's administration." The AP adds that Biden's choices for "his national security team" indicate "his shift away from the Trump administration's

ming-administrationk (11/24, Marks, 14.2M) reports, "President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead" DHS will bring "cybersecurity experience to the job." Alejandro Mayorkas "worked on numerous international cybersecurity agreements as deputy DHS secretary during the Obama administration," and also "helped significantly

aid Biden's national security team is "notable for their diverse personal backgrounds, but all with something in common. They served under President Obama." The New York Times <https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/23/us/politics/biden-nominees.html> (11/23, Al, EFTA00137300 Crowley, 18.61 M) reports Hain

t all with something in common. They served under President Obama." The New York Times <https://www.nytimes.com/20

ional security picks." Biden's team confirmed that Antony Blinken would be tapped as Secretary of State, while Avril Haines was selected for DNI and Alejandro Mayorkas was named as Biden's selection for DHS Secretary. Former Secretary of State John Kerry, meanwhile, has been selected "to serve as Biden's climate c

S. District Judge Jon Tigar, appointed by former President Obama, ruled Tuesday that the new policy violates asylu

gy, but delayed the effect of his decision for two weeks. The reports mention that the U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar, appointed by former President Obama, ruled Tuesday that the new policy violates asylum laws approved by Congress that allow anyone who enters the U.S. to ask for protection—regardless

ecretary Karine Jean- Pierre said the Justice Department is appealing the ruling, and the transit ban remains in effect. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the decision "does not limit our ability to deliver consequences for unlawful entry," including prompt removal, a future bar on admission, and

s with the investigation into Trump's campaign advisers in 2016 and their ties to Russia, federal prosecutor John Durham hasn't found wrongdoing by Obama-era intelligence officials involved who were outside of the FBI." But Durham is "still at work, looking at early aspects of the FBI investigation i

astructure," The official "spoke to reporters on the condition of anonymity to describe the department's ongoing work." Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is "scheduled to speak Wednesday at the annual RSA security conference, where he's expected to lay out the department's cyber priorities." Lawmaker