Mr. Barr faced pushback from progressives when his name was floated for a different position.
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Gina McCarthy, Top Climate Adviser, Is Said to Be Planning Departure
Ms. McCarthy was tapped by President Biden to lead an ambitious domestic climate agenda. Associates say she is frustrated by the slow pace of progress.
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Democrats Aim to Fill as Many Court Vacancies as Possible by End of 2022
Democrats aim to fill as many court vacancies as possible by the end of 2022, when Senate Republicans are in reach of winning control and slamming the brakes on President Biden’s picks.
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Supply Chain Hurdles Will Outlast Covid Pandemic, White House Says
The administration’s economic advisers see climate change and other factors complicating global trade patterns for years to come.