
Senate confirmation in doubt for Neera Tanden, Joe Biden's pick for budget director
Some liberals on Capitol Hill were not enthusiastic supporters of Tanden — and even before Biden took office, some of them saw her nomination fight as a distraction

Joe Biden ropes in 20 Indian-Americans in his administration, including 17 at key White House positions
First time in the history of the United States, so many Indian-Americans have been picked for presidential administration before the inauguration

Republican resistance to Neera Tanden as OMB head indication of what's ahead for Joe Biden
The reality of a Democratic White House and a Republican Senate will take some adjusting on Capitol Hill after four years of Republicans working hand-in-hand with President Trump on nominations

President-elect Joe Biden's pick of Neera Tanden as OMB head threatens to spark political fight
If confirmed at the Office of Management and Budget, Tanden would be responsible for preparing Biden’s budget submission and would command several hundred budget analysts, economists and policy advisers with deep knowledge of the government

Joe Biden names Neera Tanden as White House budget chief; 20 other Indian-Americans in transition team
Tanden, 50, if confirmed by the Senate, would be the first woman of colour and first Indian-American to lead the Office of Management and Budget

US urges India to hold accountable those perpetrating Delhi violence; govt should protect all regardless of religion, says Democratic party leader Bob Menendez
Comments came as Delhi this week witnessed worst riots in more than three decades, killing 38 people and injuring 200 others

Hacked emails show Hillary Clinton campaign's fears about Bernie Sanders
Allies of Hillary Clinton felt threatened by the power of Senator Bernie Sanders' candidacy and wondered about getting some signal of support from President Barack Obama in the heat of the Democratic primaries, according to the latest emails in a hacked trove from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta