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David Sherfinski

dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com

David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden (left), and Sen. Bernard Sanders squabbled like schoolchildren at Sunday's Democratic debate. (Associated Press)

Neera Tanden OMB nomination divides Democrats

Neera Tanden is a corporatist warmonger who outed an apparent sexual harassment victim, allegedly punched a former staffer for crossing Hillary Clinton, and went after Sen. Bernard Sanders' staff and supporters during his 2020 presidential bid. And that's just according to members of her own Democratic Party.

December 3, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a news conference with the coronavirus task force at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Joe Biden: Anthony Fauci to be chief medical adviser

Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden has asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to stay on in his current post at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and serve as a leading adviser on COVID-19 recovery plans in the new administration.

December 3, 2020
Presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden announced Neera Tanden, president of Center for American Progress (center) as his pick to lead the White House budget office. The selection has drawn fire from conservatives and some liberals as well. (Associated Press)

Joe Biden picks Neera Tanden to lead budget office

Neera Tanden, whom presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden announced Monday as his pick to lead the White House budget office, ran headlong into immediate opposition from Senate Republicans.

November 30, 2020
A motorcade with President-elect Joe Biden aboard arrives at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists to see a doctor, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Newark, Del. Biden slipped while playing with his dog Major, and twisted his ankle. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Joe Biden foot fracture reignites health fears

The orthopedic boot that is likely to hobble presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden for a few weeks prompted additional speculation about the health of the 78-year-old man who would become the oldest-ever president on Inauguration Day.

November 30, 2020
FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2019, file photo, former Fed Chair Janet Yellen speaks with Fox Business Network guest anchor Jon Hilsenrath in the Fox Washington bureau in Washington. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name several of his most senior economic advisers in the coming days. Yellen could be one of those named. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Janet Yellen picked to be treasury secretary by Joseph Biden

Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden announced Monday that former Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen is his pick to be the next treasury secretary as he formally unveiled his candidates for a number of other top economic posts.

November 30, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden speaks at The Queen theater, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Joe Biden forms inaugural committee

Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden is formally launching a presidential inaugural committee on Monday ahead of the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony.

November 30, 2020
President Trump supporters rally at the Capitol building in Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Trump campaign withdraws Michigan election lawsuit

The two GOP canvassers who relented and agreed to certify the election results in Wayne County, Michigan, earlier this week now want to take their votes back, saying they were pressured into going along and faced vehement personal attacks for their initial votes.

November 19, 2020