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Focusing on National Security and Foreign Policy. Making sure we selected a cabinet that looks like america. That reflects the best of our nation. And that is what we have done. The list of sixes headlined by secretary of state nominee antony blinken, a longtime aide, alejandro mayorkas, for Homeland Security, linda thomas greenfield for ambassador to the un, avril haines for director of National Intelligence and former secretary of state john kerry as special president ial envoy for climate and Jake Sullivan as National Security advisor. Fresh perspective and an unrelenting belief in the promise of america. There are a number of first in the group including the first woman to serve as dni. Mr. President elect, you know ive never shied away from speaking truth to power and that will be my charge as the director of National Intelligence. Mayorkas would be the first latino in his decision if confirmed. I will work day and night in the service of our nation to lead the men and women of th
Move joe bidens transition to the white house can now begin until now hes been doing it without the support of the federal office thats tasked with overseeing the transfer of power. Well, more than 2 weeks after his victory speech, the head of the General Services administration is filing told the president elects that the transition can formally begin. It means bidens new administration can meet with federal officials to work on the Pandemic Response and National Security. Will trump took to twitter to announce that he is ready for the transition . He wrote, she wants to thank emily murphy at the g. S. A. For his steadfast dedication and loyalty to a country he went on to say shes been harassed and threatened that he doesnt want this for her or her family or anyone at the g. S. A. He went on to say that case, strongly continues wanting to keep up the good fight and believing that he will prevail, nevertheless, that he is recommending emily and her team do what needs to be done with re
It also allows biden and vicepresident elect Kamala Harris access to National Security briefings. In a tweet, President Donald Trump said gsa administrator emily murphy and her team should do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols. He said he had instructed officials in his administration to do the same. The gsa announcement came shortly after officials in michigan certified biden as winner of the battleground state in the november 3rd election. Biden has been moving quickly to form his cabinet. Hes now unveiled nominees for several key posts, including Antony Blinken for secretary of state. Blinken was National Security adviser during Barack Obamas first term as president. He served as deputy secretary of state during obamas second term. Biden says former secretary of state john kerry will be a special president ial envoy for climate. Linda thomasgreenfield will be ambassador to the united nations, and alejandro mayorkas, Homeland Security secretary. Avril haines, form
Monday. Before the meeting the former Vice President released the names of his picks for several key posts. Mr. Biden has chosen tony blink and for secretary of state. Jake sullivan as National Security advisor. And linda thomas greenfield to become the next u. S. Ambassador to the united nations. He is the first Latino American and immigrant nominated as secretary of the department of homeland security. While she has become the first woman nominated for director of national intelligence. After a standoff of more than two weeks the General Services administration has given the go ahead to begin the formal transition process. On twitter President Trump says his case strongly continues, but he is now telling the gsa administrator to do what needs to be done. Michigans board of canvassers voted monday to certify former Vice President joe biden won the state. It also passed a motion calling on the state legislature to update the election. There preparing for the holidays. Monday, first lad