President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Monica Crowley for several prominent positions in his administration, including Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday via Truth Social, emphasizing her critical role in representing the U.S. at major international events during his upcoming presidency.
Reproductive rights advocates have filed a lawsuit in Arizona to challenge the state’s 15-week abortion ban, citing conflicts with a newly approved constitutional amendment that expands access to abortion up to the point of fetal viability.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and incoming Senator Adam Schiff, both prominent Democrats, have criticized President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. The Sunday decision has sparked division within the Democratic Party, with Newsom and Schiff voicing concerns about the precedent it sets.
The final U.S. House race for 2024 has concluded, with Democrat Adam Gray narrowly defeating Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District. The result flips the Central Valley seat back to Democratic control.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is daring his critics to "cancel" him after expressing his willingness to collaborate with President Trump and his newly appointed Border Czar, Tom Homan, on addressing the issue of illegal immigration, particularly focusing on the deportation of criminal aliens.
Political analyst Mark Halperin expressed skepticism on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of California Governor Gavin Newsom running for president in 2028, despite the governor’s rising popularity among Democratic voters. A recent Emerson College poll showed Newsom trailing only Vice President Kamala Harris, who leads the 2028 Democratic field with 37% support, while Newsom holds 7%.
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues to unfold with significant testimonies and evidence presented by federal prosecutors. Madigan, along with co-defendant Michael McClain, faces 23 counts of bribery, racketeering, and official misconduct tied to an alleged scheme referred to as the "Madigan Enterprise."
