New EPA chief committed to restoring ‘scientific integrity’ At the EPA, Michael Regan is helping to lead President Joe Biden's efforts to address climate change and advocate for environmental justice. March 31
Haaland OK’d at Interior, 1st Native American Cabinet head On March 15, the Senate confirmed Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary, the first Native American to lead a Cabinet department. March 16
Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Fudge as housing secretary Rep. Marcia Fudge's confirmation, 66-34, comes as the Senate is approving a slate of President Joe Biden’s nominees. March 10
Senate energy panel backs Haaland for interior secretary Some Republican senators labeled Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., "radical" over her calls to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and address climate change, and said that could hurt rural America and major oil and gas-producing states. March 5
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm confirmed as energy secretary The vote was 64-35, with all Democrats and 14 Republicans, including GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, voting yes. February 26
Election of Democratic chair portends change at post office A former labor leader and Obama administration official was elected Tuesday to serve as chair of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, marking the first step in a potential shakeup under President Joe Biden. February 10
Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured 'while physically engaging with protesters' January 8
Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago. January 1
Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill A total of 109 Republicans joined with Democrats to approve the override, which would be the first of Trump’s presidency. December 28, 2020
Sen. Rand Paul delays defense bill vote over troop drawdowns Paul's objections on Thursday threatened another must-pass bill, a one-week spending measure that would keep the government open through Dec. 18. December 11, 2020