Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is replacing left-wing Nick Clegg, the president of Meta's global policy team, with Joel Kaplan, a Republican, according to a report from Semafor.
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Justin Caporale, the man behind Trump's garbage truck photo-op, will be serving in his second administration.
President-elect Donald Trump is counting down the days until his return to the White House, using social media to build anticipation for his upcoming inauguration. On Thursday, Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing himself standing beside a desk with his longtime aide, Dan Scavino, sitting nearby. The image was overlaid with the words, "Back in 18 days…to be continued," signaling the final countdown before Trump’s return to power.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) tenure as Speaker of the House faced significant challenges after a contentious government funding battle left him at odds with conservatives, moderates, and even President-elect Donald Trump. His inability to secure Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling in the government funding bill placed his leadership on shaky ground, leading many to question his future in the role.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, attention is turning to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her future career prospects. Despite facing criticism for her performance in the role, Jean-Pierre’s next steps could closely resemble those of her predecessor, Jen Psaki, who transitioned into a lucrative media career after leaving the White House.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) said that he commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row. The inmates were all convicted of first-degree murder.
