Biden, Harris To Receive First Intelligence Briefings

Biden, Harris To Receive First Intelligence Briefings

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The transcript discusses President-elect Biden's first presidential daily briefing, which was delayed due to President Trump's challenge of the election results. It also covers Biden's plans to meet with advisers and expand his team, including nominating Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary and Nira Tandon as the director of the Office of Management and Budget, marking significant firsts for women in these roles.

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Why was the presidential daily briefing for President-elect Biden delayed?

Due to a natural disaster

Because of President Trump's challenge of the election results

Biden's team was not ready

Technical issues with the briefing system

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What is the Biden-Harris team expected to do after the briefing?

Hold a press conference

Meet with advisers

Announce a new policy

Go on a vacation

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Who is Biden expected to nominate as Treasury Secretary?

Kamala Harris

Elizabeth Warren

Janet Yellen

Neera Tanden

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What historic first would Janet Yellen achieve if confirmed as Treasury Secretary?

First non-economist to hold the title

First person of color in the position

First Asian-American in the role

First woman to lead the department

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What is significant about Neera Tanden's expected appointment?

First person to hold dual roles in the administration

First woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget

First woman of color and first South Asian woman in the role

First non-American to be appointed