President Donald Trump has appointed Caroline Pham as Acting Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a significant shift in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. The Republican commissioner, who received unanimous support from her colleagues, steps in as Rostin Behnam prepares to depart on February 7, 2025. Pham’s appointment comes as Trump has promised to ...
Former President Donald Trump’s latest nominations for key energy positions hint at significant changes in how America handles its energy and nuclear programs. The most striking pick is Brandon Williams to lead America’s nuclear weapons program. Williams, a former Navy officer who served on nuclear submarines, would oversee thousands of nuclear warheads as head of ...
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Bill Pulte, a private equity executive and social media philanthropist, to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The nomination marks a potential shift in housing finance policy as the administration eyes releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control. Pulte, grandson of PulteGroup founder William Pulte, would oversee ...
President-elect Donald Trump announced Olivia Trusty as his nominee for FCC Commissioner, positioning the Senate Commerce Committee policy director to help shape communications policy. The appointment would establish a Republican 3-2 majority at the regulatory agency. Trusty brings significant Capitol Hill experience to the role. She currently serves as policy director on the Senate Committee ...
Donald Trump has chosen three well-known actors – Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone – to help fix Hollywood’s problems. He made this announcement on Truth Social, saying these stars will be “Special Ambassadors to Hollywood.” The movie industry is going through tough times. Movies are making less money – box office earnings dropped ...
Ivanka Trump won’t be heading back to the White House when her father takes office on January 20. As a senior White House adviser during Trump’s first term, she emphasized issues like paid family leave while facing both support and criticism for her role. “The main reason I am not going back to serve now ...
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Morgan Ortagus, his former State Department spokesperson, as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace, despite acknowledging past disagreements between them. The appointment, announced Friday, places Ortagus in a crucial diplomatic role where she will work alongside Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to address ongoing regional challenges, including the ...
In a series of announcements that reshape the executive branch’s legal and diplomatic leadership, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Alina Habba as Counselor to the President, while simultaneously revealing several State Department nominations. Habba, who has served as Trump’s defense attorney since 2021, will transition from courtroom advocate to White House advisor. The appointment raises ...
President-elect Donald Trump announced Kari Lake as his choice for the Director of Voice of America (VOA). The appointment faces several procedural hurdles before implementation. Constitutional Framework and Appointment Process The appointment process involves more than presidential designation. A bipartisan International Broadcasting Advisory Board must approve VOA director appointments by majority vote, a safeguard established ...
Professional Background and Expertise Newlin has 28 years of experience with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida, where he served as a Sheriff’s Detective working in major crimes as a fugitive detective. According to Trump’s announcement, Newlin demonstrated investigative skills in cases involving armed robbery, gang violence, human trafficking, and illegal gun and ...