Gallagher not interested in serving as SEC chair in second Trump administration

Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer at the financial services firm Robinhood, said Friday that he is not interested in chairing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Trump taps ex-SEC chair to serve as US attorney for Southern District of New York

President-elect Trump announced Thursday that Jay Clayton, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. The role ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

I Quit the First Trump Administration in Protest. Principled Conservatives Must Serve in the Second.

It’s our best hope.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration

President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.

Gary Gensler says he was 'proud to serve' as SEC chair, defends his approach to crypto regulation

In what sounded awfully close to a farewell speech, Gensler made only passing reference to his most controversial disclosure rule, on climate change.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Hard-Charging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Step Away as Trump Enters

The former investment banker never shies from a fight, yet has said he’ll resign from his SEC chair post the same day Donald Trump begins his regulation-slashing presidency.

Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago

Paulson says he won't serve in new Trump administration

Billionaire investor John Paulson said Tuesday he will not serve in President-elect Trump’s new administration amid speculation that he could be tapped to serve as Treasury secretary. “Although ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Dean Phillips signals he'd be willing to serve in Trump administration

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) signaled Thursday that he’d be willing to serve under President-elect Trump when he returns to the White House in January. “If there is a job that could help the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

What Is the Worst Version of a Second Trump Administration?

Opinion columnists break down what the worst version of a second Trump administration would be.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Woodward: Watch relationship with Putin in second Trump administration

Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said Wednesday the public should watch President-elect Trump’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin closely when Trump returns to the White House in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

What Is the Best Version of a Second Trump Administration?

Opinion columnists break down what the best version of a second Trump administration could look like.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down Jan. 20, make way for Trump replacement

President-elect Donald Trump has not announced his pick, but the expectation is that the next chair will be friendlier to Wall Street and cryptocurrencies.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down Jan. 20, making way for Trump replacement

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will resign on Jan.

Kemp to serve as Republican Governors Association chair

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) will be the next chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), the group announced on Wednesday, following an election at the RGA’s annual conference. Kemp is ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What a second Trump administration could mean for America with a GOP-led Congress

With Republicans projected to control the Senate and potentially the House, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe break down what a Trump agenda might look like in a united GOP government.

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is ready to ‘push back’ on a second Trump administration

Voters in Delaware elected the country’s first out transgender member of Congress on Tuesday, with NBC News projecting a win for state Sen.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

'Anonymous' author: 'Conservatives of conscience' needed in second Trump administration

Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Miles Taylor, who worked under the first Trump administration, called on “conservatives of conscience” to join President-elect Trump when he ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Who could end up working in Trump's second administration?

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are moving forward with transition plans for his second term in the White House. Businessman Howard Lutnick and former Small Business Administration ...

Biden administration tightens sage grouse protections ahead of second Trump term

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday issued updates aimed at strengthening its proposed protections for the greater sage grouse — an iconic bird that inhabits public lands across the U.S. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

What we know so far about the second Trump administration

In contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's first victory in 2017, he is expected to move quickly in this transition. CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa takes a look ...

Mnuchin says he won’t join second Trump administration

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he will not join President-elect Trump's new administration but will offer advice to whoever takes the top finance role. Mnuchin told Reuters it was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Axelrod: Second Trump administration has 'wholly different feel'

Democratic strategist David Axelrod argued President-elect Trump’s second administration has a “wholly different feel” from his first team. “Say what you will about the direction he wants to take ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem poised to join second Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet is quickly taking shape. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be tapped as the next secretary of state and Homeland ...

How a second Trump administration could affect electric vehicle sales

Electric vehicle sales hit an all-time high this summer, but some worry the incoming Trump administration could put a dent in sales. Ryan Yamamoto explains why.

Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair in January

Regulator had pushed through a blizzard of new rules during his tenure

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fed chair says Trump can't remove him. Could Trump still influence interest rates?

The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.

Trump and Fed Chair Powell could be set on a collision course over interest rates

Though Powell became Fed chair in 2018, after Trump nominated him for the position, the two clashed often about the direction of interest rates.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton tapped as Wall Street’s top cop

Donald Trump also selects lawyers from criminal cases for other high-level posts in his administration

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair, in a move that has crypto bulls ‘glad’

Crypto bulls have been cheering after U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler announced he will leave his post on Jan. 20, exiting the Wall Street watchdog as President-elect ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to step down Jan. 20

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

I fear for freedom of the press under a second Donald Trump administration | Margaret Sullivan

We must fear for freedom of the press under a second Donald Trump administration. Just consider what we already know. Back in early 2016, as Donald Trump ran for president, he issued a warning that ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here's what he's proposed

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration

Health - ABC News - November 7

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - November 7

Rep. Richard Hudson seeks second term as NRCC chair

National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chair Richard Hudson (N.C.) is seeking a second term as head of the House GOP’s campaign arm, ending speculation about his next move and setting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

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