Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group

NASA Says Astronaut Suni Williams Is in ‘Incredible Health’

The agency’s top medical official was responding to rumors that Suni Williams had lost an unusual amount of weight during an extended stay in orbit.

Health - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

S&P 500 eyes another record close — plus, our 2 health-care stocks that defied the group

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Will the Supreme Court Stand Up to Trump?

The Supreme Court is largely to blame for the challenges it may face over the next four years.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Cardi B says Harris inspired her to vote as candidates hold dueling Wisconsin rallies – live

Supreme court rejects Republican bid to throw out thousands of Pennsylvania ballots; Democrat condemns Trump’s remarks on Liz Cheney. Tell us: Did you vote for a different candidate than your ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

As Trump Campaigns, This Group Is Planning His Presidency

Also, the Los Angeles D.A. called for the Menendez Brothers to be resentenced. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration

The group’s leaders, Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado, are ambitious Democrats likely to try to fill the party’s looming leadership void.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Democratic Latino groups wrestle with Trump's election gains

A group of Democratic-leaning advocates say their polling shows that Trump did not win a majority of Latino men and that Latinos still support progressive policies.

Politics - NBC News - 10 hours ago

RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.

Top Trump fundraiser lines himself up for Treasury secretary role

Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent canvasses for deputies

World - Financial Times - November 6

Former acting DHS secretary leaves door open to serving Trump again

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf suggested this week that he would be open to returning to the Trump administration, saying he would be "happy to serve if needed." "Look, I'm ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump expected to choose Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as secretary of state for his administration in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the selection ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Trump expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate one-time rival Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state in his administration in the coming days, according to sources. It comes as ...

Trump expected to nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

The president-elect has announced a number of nominees and appointments since winning a decisive victory in the 2024 election last week.

Kinzinger: Rubio pick as Trump secretary of State 'pretty good'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a frequent critic of President-elect Trump, praised the reported nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as the next secretary of State. “You know, ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick

John Paulson said he would remain in involved in implementing economic policies of President-elect Donald Trump

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake

US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businesses

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Trump's White House press secretary: 5 possible picks

As President-elect Trump fills out his Cabinet ahead of Inauguration Day, speculation is swirling inside Mar-A-Lago and across media circles about whom he might tap to fill the key role of White ...