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 ...
Multiple nominees for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration faced a series of bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, prompting swift response from federal and local law enforcement agencies. The FBI has launched an active investigation into these threats, which occurred just before the Thanksgiving holiday. At least four officials in Trump’s incoming administration reported receiving bomb ...
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Dr. Oz has a medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and spent 17 years as a ...
President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent, 62, as Treasury Secretary on Friday, selecting a Wall Street veteran who manages the billions of dollar Key Square Capital Management fund. The appointment comes as the dollar hit a one-year high and Trump prepares to implement a sweeping economic agenda including 60% tariffs on Chinese goods and 10% ...
