Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of state, confirming reports that circulated for two days prior. Trump praised Rubio as a “highly respected leader” with a strong commitment to American values, calling him “a powerful Voice for Freedom” and …
Read More »John Thune Elected New Senate GOP Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
Jimmy Williams Sen. John Thune of South Dakota has been chosen by Senate Republicans to lead their caucus in the next Congress, taking over from Mitch McConnell after his record 18-year leadership stint. Thune, currently the Senate Republican whip, defeated fellow GOP Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott …
Read More »Trump Arrives at White House to Meet with Biden as Transition Gets Underway
Ashley Murray Ariana Figueroa President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House Wednesday, a tradition between incoming and outgoing American leaders, though the courtesy was not extended to Biden after he won the 2020 election. The pair met behind closed doors in the Oval Office for most …
Read More »Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Criticized for Views on Women in Combat, “Woke” Military Officials
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense has already sparked debate, with the former Army National Guard infantry officer proposing significant policy shifts, including removing women from combat roles and dismissing “woke” military leaders. Hegseth, a long-time Trump ally known for …
Read More »Trump to Pick Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz As Attorney General Amid Ethics Probe
Ashley Murray President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as the next attorney general of the United States, an unexpected pick as the Florida Republican remains the subject of a congressional ethics investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and accepting improper …
Read More »Trump Appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead New Government Efficiency Department
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday the creation of a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a special advisory agency designed to reduce federal bureaucracy and streamline government spending. The department will be led by tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, both of whom supported Trump …
Read More »Trump Allies Push for Senate to Ease Confirmation Process with Recess Appointments
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s allies are urging Senate GOP leadership to relax the confirmation process by allowing recess appointments for top positions, a strategy that would enable Trump to bypass traditional Senate oversight and appoint officials without immediate approval. The proposal marks a significant departure from the Senate’s established …
Read More »House Majority Hangs in Balance as Key Races Remain Uncalled
Jimmy Williams More than a week after Election Day 2024, control of the House of Representatives remains undecided as several crucial races are still too close to call. While Republicans secured the presidency with Donald Trump’s win over Kamala Harris and gained a projected 52-seat Senate majority, their House majority …
Read More »Trump Appoints Ratcliffe, Huckabee, Witkoff to Lead Key Posts in New Administration
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has announced a series of high-profile appointments for his second term, nominating former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel, and his close associate Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle …
Read More »Federal Judge Halts Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandment Classroom Displays
Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator A Louisiana law that will require schools to place displays of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is “coercive” and “unconstitutional,” according to the federal judge who issued an order Tuesday that stops the law taking effect Jan. 1. Nine families have sued the state, arguing …
Read More »Ruben Gallego Beats Kari Lake In Arizona’s U.S. Senate Race
Caitlin Sievers, Arizona Mirror U.S. Congressman Ruben Gallego will be Arizona’s newest senator, according to the Associated Press, which called the race for Gallego Monday night. Almost a week after Election Day, with more than 93% of votes in the state counted, Marine veteran and Democrat Gallego was 2.2 percentage …
Read More »The Election Is Over − But What Is A ‘lame duck’ Anyway?
Jordan Cash, Michigan State University The 2024 election has finally ended. What happens now? There’s a 2½-month period between Election Day and Inauguration Day. It’s commonly known as the “lame-duck” period, when the outgoing president still holds official power but their successor has been chosen and is waiting to take …
Read More »Trump Fills Key Cabinet and Advisory Roles with Loyalists for 2025
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has announced key picks for his incoming Cabinet and White House staff, tapping loyal supporters and influential allies who backed him during his 2024 campaign. These selections prioritize figures with close ties to Trump and significant conservative credentials, including officials from his first administration and …
Read More »Trump Pressures Three Senators Vying To Be U.S. Senate GOP Leader
Jennifer Shutt President-elect Donald Trump is making demands of the next Senate Republican leader ahead of a closed-door election this week, writing on social media that whoever is chosen should recess the chamber early next year so he can appoint whoever he wants without having to go through the confirmation …
Read More »Trump Names Rep. Elise Stefanik as Ambassador to the United Nations
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, opting for a loyal ally with limited foreign policy experience to represent the nation at the global body. Trump announced the selection on Monday, calling Stefanik a “strong, tough, and smart …
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