“The Biden administration has taken tremendous pride in methodically unveiling its agenda, particularly the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief measure the president hopes to trumpet over the next several weeks. But a growing list of unforeseen challenges is beginning to scramble the White House’s plans,” the Associated Press reports.

“In less than a week, two mass shootings have overshadowed President Joe Biden’s ‘Help is Here’ tour at which he planned to herald the ways his administration is helping Americans recovering from the pandemic. The White House has also struggled to respond to the growth in unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border or blunt a nationwide effort by Republican legislatures to tighten election laws.”

“Biden’s meticulous approach to the presidency is intended to serve as a stark departure from the chaos of his predecessor, Donald Trump. But the rapid developments over the past week are a reminder that even the most disciplined administration can only control so much.”

Insider: “It’s a question that has lived on from Democratic to Republican administrations and left a trail of awkward introductions in its wake. On the menu of options for the Justice Department leader is Mr. or Mrs. Attorney General, or simply ‘general,’ a shorthand that has survived in spite of being grammatically incorrect.”

“The 68-year old Joe Biden appointee brings a fresh spin to the incertitude even as he provides what appears to be a safe fallback option: ‘Judge.’ Garland does not seem to care about his title, people familiar with his preferences told Insider.”

Wall Street Journal: “Jeff Zients listed assets worth at least $89.3 million … Eric Lander disclosed assets worth at least $45.5 million. Susan Rice listed assets worth at least $37.9 million. … John Kerry, Mr. Biden’s special envoy for climate change, is likely to be among the wealthiest members of the current administration. His disclosure report hasn’t been made public.”