Biden unveils foreign policy team, signals shift from 'America First' policy | TheHill

President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden team wants to understand Trump effort to 'hollow out government agencies' Overnight Defense: Trump transgender ban 'inflicts concrete harms,' study says | China objects to US admiral's Taiwan visit Protect our world: How the Biden administration can save lives and economies worldwide MORE promised a shift from President TrumpDonald John TrumpBiden team wants to understand Trump effort to 'hollow out government agencies' Trump's remaking of the judicial system Overnight Defense: Trump transgender ban 'inflicts concrete harms,' study says | China objects to US admiral's Taiwan visit MORE's "America First" policy while unveiling nominees for his foreign policy and national security team on Tuesday, vowing that America would return to working with its international partners.

“It’s a team that reflects that America is back.

Collectively, this team has secured some of the most defining national security and diplomatic achievements in recent memory — made possible through decades of experience working with our partners,” he said. .

Vice President-elect Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisFive House Democrats who could join Biden Cabinet GOP senator: No indication of widespread voting irregularities, window for Trump challenges is 'closing' Biden pledges to work with mayors MORE, who has made history as the first woman, African American and South Asian elected to the second highest office, also emphasized a shift from the last four years of the Trump administration.

“When Joe asked me to be his running mate, he told me about his commitment to making sure we selected a Cabinet that looks like America that reflects the best of our nation.

The president-elect also introduced Jake Sullivan as his national security adviser, and former Secretary of State John KerryJohn Forbes KerryOvernight Energy: Biden names John Kerry as 'climate czar' | GM reverses on Trump, exits suit challenging California's tougher emissions standards | United Nations agency says greenhouse gas emissions accumulating despite lockdown decline Biden moves forward as GOP breaks with Trump rise Central Asia is changing: the Biden administration should pay close attention MORE to be the climate czar and serve as a principle on the National Security Council. .

The ascertainment of Biden as the likely winner by the GSA now opens up a slew of resources for the president-elect’s transition team, including beginning the process of security clearances, access to funds to pay staff and permission to speak with Trump administration officials as part of the transition process