Biden-Harris administration

In this March 5, 2020, file photo Rep. Deb Haaland, D-NM, Native American Caucus co-chair, joined at right by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, speaks to reporters about the 2020 Census on Capitol Hill in Washington. OJ Semans is one of dozens of tribal officials and vote activists around the country pushing selection of Haaland to become the first Native American secretary of Interior. AP Photo/J Scott Applewhite
Politics

‘Something very historical’: Push for diverse Biden Cabinet

Tribal officials and voting activists around US pushing selection of Rep Deb Haaland to become the first Native American secretary of interior

Supporters of President Donald Trump sing the national anthem during a rally outside the Governor's Mansion on November 14, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. Thousands have gathered in cities around the country today to contest the results of the election earlier this month. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Analysis

Trump’s scorched earth farewell

US President Donald Trump walks down the West Wing colonnade from the Oval Office to the Rose Garden to deliver an update on the so-called "Operation Warp Speed" program, the joint Defense Department and HHS initiative that has struck deals with several drugmakers in an effort to help speed up the search for effective treatments for the ongoing coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, at the White House in Washington, US, November 13, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
US Election 2020

Georgia confirms results in latest setback for Trump

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during the cabinet meeting, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues, in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2020. Official Presidential Website/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Iran says to meet nuclear commitments if Biden lifts sanctions

Joe Biden at a meeting about a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington June 13, 2016. SAUL LOEB/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES/Foreign Policy
US Election 2020

Biden's DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance

Foreign Minister (FM) AK Abdul Momen. Photo: Collected.
Bangladesh

Biden's win a blessing for world: FM

US Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney swears in US General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily W. Murphy in Washington, US December 5, 2017. Picture taken December 5, 2017. GSAHandout via REUTERS.
US Election 2020

Pressure grows on US agency to approve presidential transition

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden gestures prior to speaking at a drive-in event in Coconut Creek, Florida, on Oct. 29, 2020, and President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives to a campaign rally at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Oct. 30/Reuters
US Election 2020

Biden to focus on coronavirus as Trump pushes to overturn election

US President-elect Joe Biden holds a face mask as he and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris address reporters after meeting with members of his coronavirus disease (Covid-19) Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board in Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Coronavirus chronicle

US medical leaders urge Trump to share Covid-19 data with Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the US economy as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stands by following their briefing with economic advisers in Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 16, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Politics

Biden filling top White House team with campaign veterans

US President-elect Joe Biden waves. The exact contours of Biden’s economic plans remain unclear. The ability to pass meaningful fiscal stimulus and alleviate pressure on the Fed will be crucial to a post-pandemic recovery. Photo: AFP
Politics

Biden turns focus to building White House team as Trump legal efforts flounder

Fang Xinghai of the China Securities Regulatory Commission attends the China Development Forum in Beijing, China March 23, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Global Economy

China's securities regulator hopes Sino-US ties better with Biden administration

A health care professional walks past an ambulance during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, US, November 13, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Coronavirus chronicle

Three US states urge against travel amid virus spike