Leadership

Trump Announces High-Profile Appointments to IRS, SBA, and Social Security Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key nominations Wednesday for his upcoming administration, selecting experienced leaders to helm pivotal federal agencies.

Survey Shows Americans Support Strong Military, Global Leadership Amid Rising Threats

A new survey from the Ronald Reagan Institute reveals overwhelming support among Americans for strong national defense and global leadership, with 85% of respondents considering foreign policy and national security "somewhat" or "extremely" important.

Biden Administration Locks in Telework for SSA Employees in Last-Minute Deal

The Biden administration has finalized a sweeping agreement ensuring telework protections for 42,000 Social Security Administration (SSA) employees through 2029.

Fetterman Suggests Support if Trump Picks DeSantis For Secretary of Defense

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed uncertainty Wednesday about supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense but indicated he might back the nomination if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were chosen instead.

Trump-Vance Transition Reaches Agreement with DOJ on FBI Background Checks for Cabinet Nominees

The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.

Trump Nominates Paul Atkins to Lead SEC

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday the nomination of Paul Atkins, a former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner, to head the agency

Senate Confirms Promotion of General Involved in Afghanistan Withdrawal

President Joe Biden’s pick to command the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa has been promoted to full general.

Republican Nathan Hochman Replaces Far-Left Los Angeles DA George Gascón

Nathan Hochman, a seasoned attorney and advocate for a balanced approach to criminal justice, was officially sworn in as Los Angeles County's 44th district attorney on Tuesday.

California Rep. Criticizes California’s Proposal to Exclude Tesla From Receiving EV Credits

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) openly criticized California's recent proposal to potentially exclude Tesla from receiving electric vehicle (EV) credits during an appearance on CNBC.

Trump Weighs DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Scandal

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth, his current nominee for Secretary of Defense. This development arises amid concerns over Hegseth's ability to secure Senate confirmation due to allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

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