President-elect Joe Biden has selected Neera Tanden to be White House budget director. She would be the first woman of color to oversee the Office of Management and Budget. As a former Clinton aide and president of the Center for American Progress, Tanden is stirring up opposition from the GOP and even the far left, and she just may be the first Biden nominee to have an uphill battle to get confirmed. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss why that is, where she lands on the political spectrum and more.

Show Notes:

• Biden tees up confirmation battle over budget chief selection
• Biden administration seen aiding digital identities, closing fintech loopholes
• Iowa Republican appears to flip House seat by six votes
• Road ahead: House takes up ‘Tiger King’ and marijuana bills while seeking spending deal
• GOP shouldn’t count its midterm chickens before they hatch