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January 16, 2021

Biden: Science will be at ‘forefront’ of his administration

Biden, who introduced his team on Saturday, said the scientists “will ensure everything we do is grounded in science, facts…
January 8, 2021

Pompeo, Mnuchin among cabinet members who’ve discussed 25th Amendment: report

Word is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have raised the issue of removing Trump from…
November 22, 2020

Joe Biden to announce his first cabinet picks on Tuesday

President-elect Joe Biden will announce his Cabinet picks for this administration on Tuesday as Trump continues lawsuits over election.
December 16, 2016

Trump on track to pick the least diverse Cabinet in quarter-century

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet, it's looking less like America's population and more like the…
July 16, 2013

Roberto Calderoli apologizes for racial slur directed at Italy’s 1st black Cabinet minister

ROME (AP) — Italy's Senate vice president rejected calls for his resignation Tuesday for making a racist slur against Italy's…
April 28, 2013

Obama to name Anthony Foxx as Transportation Secretary

theGRIO REPORT - Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx will be nominated Monday by President Obama to become the new Secretary of…
March 13, 2013

White House: Obama committed to diverse cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to criticism from a fellow Democrat, the White House said Tuesday that anyone unhappy with the…
March 4, 2013

In new picks, Obama adds diversity to Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will nominate a trio of top advisers Monday, announcing his picks to run the…
January 31, 2013

Obama pledges to build diverse team as part of his 'legacy'

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama pledged this week that his second term team of top advisers will include more blacks,…
January 30, 2013

Rep. Alcee Hastings accuses Obama of ignoring minority candidates for Cabinet

theGRIO REPORT - Florida congressman Alcee Hastings lashed out at the Obama administration during a recent appearance at the National…
January 24, 2013

NAACP's Ben Jealous criticizes Obama's lack of cabinet diversity

theGRIO REPORT - In a recent interview with the Politico, NAACP president Ben Jealous criticized President Barack Obama for the…
January 14, 2013

Obama deflects criticism about lack of diversity

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is deflecting criticism that his Cabinet for his second term is shaping up to…
January 10, 2013

Rangel calls lack of Obama staff diversity ’embarrassing’

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Charlie Rangel, a Democrat from New York, is sharply criticizing President Obama on his recent Cabinet…
January 10, 2013

Are there too many white men in the White House?

OPINION - Does President Obama need binders full of women? Maybe...
January 9, 2013

Obama faces administration diversity criticism

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is facing increased scrutiny over the diversity of his top advisers, as he has recently…
December 19, 2012

Will American Express' Kenneth Chenault join the Obama administration?

theGRIO REPORT - Obama administration officials have approached American Express chief executive Kenneth Chenault about joining the administration in either…
November 15, 2012

Obama likely to shift from 'Team of Rivals' to close allies in second term

theGRIO REPORT - In his first term, President Obama picked big names such as Robert Gates, Hillary Clinton and James…
February 22, 2012

President Obama names 35 national co-chairs

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has named 35 national co-chairs, including elected officials, campaign volunteers and a…
September 15, 2011

Peru's first black minister: barefoot singer

SAN LUIS DE CANETE, Peru (AP) - The gracious, elegant Baca is not just Peru's best-known musician but also the…