RELATED September 14, 2023 The States of Our Union August 16, 2023 Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security April 24, 2023 Effective presidential transitions can earn the public’s trust Biden on track to take office without key Cabinet roles in place January 17, 2021 President-elect Joe Biden is on track to take office without key Cabinet members being confirmed on the day of his inauguration, a result of the Republican-led Senate moving much more slowly to schedule confirmation hearings and votes than it has for previous presidents. “There’s never been a more important time to get confirmed nominees in place because we’re dealing with an economic crisis, a health crisis and a political crisis,” said David Marchick, the director of the non-profit Center for Presidential Transition at the Partnership for Public Service. CNN