Janet Yellen takes charge at US Treasury amid weak economic rebound

A group of 16 senators, along with leaders of a group of House centrists, have engaged with the White House on the aid bill.

Janet Yellen won confirmation to become US Treasury secretary, building out President Joe Biden’s team as the administration struggles to win bipartisan support for a $1.9-trillion Covid-19 relief plan for shoring up a weakening economic recovery.
 
The first woman to serve in the post, Yellen will take charge of a department with responsibilities spanning tax policy and government spending to financial stability, economic sanctions and foreign-exchange policy. She’ll also oversee ties with the Federal Reserve, which she previously chaired. She was confirmed by the Senate 84-15 Monday evening.
 
Yellen already saw the uphill fight the administration faces in