She becomes the first person of color to be confirmed for the position, the third highest at the Department of Justice.
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Indian American officials on team to lead on climate and transportation matters across key agencies.
Trailblazing nominee would be the first Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) woman on DC court.
Indian American Nanda set to return to the Department of Labor, where she served during the Obama administration.
Indian American physician confirmed by a 57-43 vote with 7 Republican senators joining all 50 Democrats to support President Joe Biden’s nominee.
Daughter of ‘proud immigrants from India’ touts her lifelong record as a consensus and relationship builder.
Chiraag Bains named President’s Special Assistant for Criminal Justice; Pronita Gupta for Labor and Workers.
Community appalled at double standards over tweets ending her quest for cabinet post.
Anti-Trump group launches $1 million ‘Confirm Gupta’ ad campaign to counter hard-right Republicans.
Indian American oversaw Biden-Harris campaign and inauguration festivities.
Developments in back-to-back days cast doubts over Tanden and Murthy, who would be highest-ranking Indian Americans in the Biden administration, if confirmed.
Former Obama official has expertise in family and medical leave, pay equity, workplace labor standard.
Sonali Nijhawan named AmeriCorps State and National director; Sri Preston Kulkarni chief of external affairs.
Buden’s Indian American nominee to head White House budget office testifying before Senate panel.
A great grand nephew of first Indian American Congressman, Singh heads the Markets Group at New York Fed.
Raj Panjabi leads Biden’s Malaria Initiative; Pritesh Gandhi guides disaster, pandemic response at DHS.
An active member of the space technology and policy community, Lal has published over 50 papers.
Sohini Chatterjee and Aditi Gorur have extensive experience in UN affairs.
Tarak Shah becomes first Indian American, and first openly LGBTQ Chief of Staff at DOE.
Veteran diplomat, who quit the State Department in 2018, named Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.
Sonia Aggarwal to advise on climate policy; Vidur Sharma joins Covid-19 response team.
New NSC members to help Biden, Harris ‘keep our nation safe and secure.’
Tamil Nadu native to modernize army’s IT operations.
In addition to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, at least 20 other Indian Americans are part of the Biden administration.
Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal and Raja Krishnamoorthi back community’s demand.