Duckworth and Hirono Drop Ultimatum to Biden

“Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) had told reporters Tuesday she would not support any more of President Joe Biden’s nondiverse nominees until he appoints more Asian Americans to his Cabinet,” USA Today reports.

“But she, and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) dropped that ultimatum late Tuesday after multiple conversations with White House officials and agreement about representation.”