Neera Tanden
The latest on Neera Tanden, the director of the Office of Management and Budget in the administration of President Joe Biden. Tanden previously served on numerous Democratic presidential campaigns, including Hillary Clinton in 2008 and 2016, and Barack Obama in 2008. She also was part of the team that drafted the Affordable Care Act in the Obama administration.
Ann O'Leary Defends Tanden Amid Speculation She Could Be New OMB Nominee
Governor Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff continues to back fellow Democrat Neera Tanden for OMB director, despite speculation she'll be tapped to replace her.
Biden's Backing of Neera Tanden Could Cost Him Political Capital: Experts
"My advice would be to not lose any more political capital than you already have, don't go to the mat for it, because this is one of several really important appointments that you need to get in place quickly," Kathryn Dunn Tenpas told Newsweek.
Kyrsten Sinema in the Spotlight as White House Fights to Save Neera Tanden
A vote against Biden's nominee from the Arizona senator would prevent Tanden's confirmation as head of the Office of Management and Budget.
With Neera Tanden Likely Doomed, Progressives Pin Hopes on Shalanda Young
Progressives are mounting a campaign to have longtime congressional aide Shalanda Young elevated from deputy director of OMB to the top position.
White House Doubles Down on Neera Tanden Despite Postponed Hearing
The delay comes after several senators said they would vote against the nominee, citing her previous comments about lawmakers.
Neera Tanden Once Criticized Joe Manchin's Pharma CEO Daughter
Joe Manchin is one of several senators to publicly state opposition to Neera Tanden's nomination to be director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Who Might Replace Neera Tanden for OMB as Unlikely Confirmation Looms Ahead
Biden will need to move quickly if the Senate votes against her. Here are six potential candidates to take Tanden's place.
Psaki Continues to Defend Tanden as Collins Adds Fresh Wound to Nomination
The White House press secretary has again described Neera Tanden as an "accomplished policy expert," after lawmakers have come out in opposition to her nomination.
Mitt Romney Joins Other Moderates in Opposing Neera Tanden for OMB
A spokesperson for Romney said the Utah senator "believes it's hard to return to comity and respect with a nominee who has issued a thousand mean tweets."
Collins Joins Manchin to Oppose Tanden in Near-Fatal Blow to Nomination
There has been opposition to Neera Tanden due to previous social media posts in which she targeted lawmakers.
Manchin Opposes Neera Tanden Nomination for OMB Director
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) announced that he opposes President Joe Biden's nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget on Friday, warning that Tanden's confirmation could be "toxic" due to her history of "overtly partisan statements."
Neera Tanden, Biden's Contentious Budget Chief Pick, Out-Tweeted Trump
Tanden has come under fire in recent weeks for her combative Twitter history that included targeting Republicans and progressive Democrats.
Bernie Will Vote for Neera Tanden Despite Battling With Her Over Tweets
"There were vicious attacks against progressives, people who I have worked with, me personally," Sanders told Tanden during her confirmation hearing.
Ex-Bernie Official Goes After Biden's Cabinet Pick as 'Openly Antagonstic'
Many former Bernie Sanders staffers have blasted President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet pick of Neera Tanden, who they claim would work against progressive policies. Sanders himself has remained silent on Tanden's nomination.
Lindsey Graham Calls Biden Cabinet Nominee Neera Tanden a 'Nut Job'
"If you want to make sure this nutjob Tanden doesn't become the director of the budget, in charge of the Office of Management and Budget, then make sure we win in Georgia," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said during a Monday night appearance on Fox News.
Major Trouble for Biden Budget Nominee as GOP Considers Forgoing Hearings
As Senate Republicans characterize Neera Tanden as "radioactive" and urge Biden to withdraw her nomination for head of the White House budget office, key GOP lawmakers signal they might not even hold confirmation hearings for her, much less confirm her.
What Neera Tanden Has Said about Stimulus
Tanden has criticized Republican proposals for being too focused on big business and not ordinary Americans.
Neera Tanden's Criticisms of GOP Senators May Hurt Confirmation Chances
Tanden, who's expected to be named as Biden's OMB director, is a divisive figure among some Democrats and an outspoken critic of Senate Republicans.
Trump Jr. Scolded for Blaming 'Political Correctness' for London Terrorism
Two people were killed last week when an Islamic extremist launched a knife attack in central London.
