The White House and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met on Saturday to discuss a potential immigration deal, however progress has been slow and a deal is unlikely to be reached before Christmas. The chamber is not set to reconvene until Jan. 9, meaning any aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan will be delayed until then. The White House and the CHC have yet to reach an agreement on the immigration deal.
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The U.S. government is facing a potential shutdown this weekend after the House of Representatives rejected a measure backed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients said President Joe Biden has no plans to talk to McCarthy, and a group of hard-right Republicans have refused to vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. The White House has urged Congress to pass a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
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President Joe Biden announced Thursday that Brian Deese, his National Economic Council Director, is stepping down from his role. Biden praised Deese's work during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting his contribution to the passage of key legislation and transition of the economic recovery. No details were provided on a successor or timing of Deese’s departure.
President Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain who has served in the role since 2020. Biden praised Klain for his leadership and said he is confident Zients will continue his example. Zients is an experienced technocrat and will help Biden prepare for his reelection bid while facing investigations from a newly empowered House Republican majority. There will be an official transition event at the White House next week to thank Klain and welcome Zients in his new role.
President Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain who is expected to leave following the President's State of the Union address. Zients has a long history of public service, including roles in the Obama administration, and is seen as a positive step forward for the Biden administration. He is expected to take on the role of chief of staff shortly after Klain's departure, and it is unclear who will replace Zients in his current role as coordinator of the Covid-19 response.
President Joe Biden is set to appoint Jeff Zients, his former COVID-19 policy czar, as his next White House chief of staff. Zients brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in high-ranking roles in the Obama administration. If confirmed, he will become the fourth chief of staff of the Biden administration and is expected to take the job shortly after the president's State of the Union address.