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Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Chair FTC
The current commissioner, a Republican, will oversee less aggressive antitrust policies and vows to undo the work of current chair Lina Khan.Inc. - 13h -
Former DHS official launches DNC chair bid
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Nate Snyder has launched a bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), becoming the fifth candidate to jump into the race. “I left ...The Hill - 11h -
Why, in his own words, Hegseth is an unqualified candidate for secretary of Defense
The nomination of Peter Hegseth as secretary of Defense represents a clear and present danger to America's national security.The Hill - 15h -
Trump calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a departure from the Biden administration's approach to military aid for Ukraine. David Kramer, executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, joins ...CBS News - 1d -
David Valadao elected chair of Republican Governance Group
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) was elected chair of the Republican Governance Group, a House GOP caucus that trends to the center ideologically, after current chair, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), opted ...The Hill - 1d -
DNC chair candidate calls on committee to maintain nominating calendar
Democratic National Committee chair candidate James Skoufis called on the committee to maintain its current presidential nominating calendar that puts South Carolina first. The New York state ...The Hill - 1d -
Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.CBS News - 3d -
Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to opposition rival
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate conceded defeatABC News - 3d -
Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election
Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential electionABC News - 3d -
Young Democrats of America host first DNC chairman race candidates forum
In the first candidate’s forum in the race for Democratic National Committee chair, all four publicly declared candidates spoke to Young Democrats of America (YDA) at their annual winter meeting, ...The Hill - 4d -
Germany's far-right AfD party nominates a candidate for chancellor in the upcoming election
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has presented its candidate for chancellor in the country’s upcoming electionABC News - 4d -
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Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.CBS News - 5d -
Harris adviser touts 'flawless' campaign, GOP campaign managers candid on missteps
Vice President Kamala Harris’ chief of staff said Harris ran a “pretty flawless campaign” during a summit of campaign managers, reporters, and Harvard University staff.ABC News - 5d -
Outgoing DNC chair pushes back against calls for Democrats to abandon 'identity politics'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison, whose four-year tenure expires at the end of the year, urged Democrats to push back against calls to abandon "identity politics." Harrison ...The Hill - 5d -
NFL's next coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis
The next NFL coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates ranging from proven champions to up-and-coming coordinatorsABC News - 5d -
Democrats need to do 'dispassionate deep dive' post-election, says DNC Chair candidate
Fmr. Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Md.), candidate for DNC Chair, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his vision for how the Democratic Party moves forward after the 2024 election season.NBC News - 6d -
Chair of Amnesty International’s Israel branch resigns over genocide report
Daniil Brodsky and two board members stepped down after local group said the report had ‘not proved genocidal intent’. The chair of Amnesty International’s Israeli branch and two board members have ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump’s Pick for SEC Chair Sends Bitcoin and Crypto Optimism Soaring
The President-elect taps regulation-averse former SEC commissioner turned cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to lead the agency, sending the price of Bitcoin past $100,000.Inc. - 6d -
Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday he would step down from his role as the Democratic leader on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin.ABC News - 6d -
Democratic candidates line up to become next DNC chair
Democrats vying to be their party’s next national chair are laying out their visions and touting their track records as they look to rebound from the party’s widespread losses in November. Former ...The Hill - 6d -
Bitcoin hits $100k after Trump names pro-crypto SEC chair
Bitcoin surged to over 100,000 per coin on Wednesday after President-elect Trump announced Paul Atkins, a crypto aficionado, would be nominated to head the Security Exchange Commission (SEC). ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange CommissionABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins as SEC chair in crypto-friendly move
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate financier Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Crypto advocate Paul Atkins picked as SEC chair by Donald Trump
President-elect also names Gail Slater to run the antitrust unit at the justice departmentFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC chair
President-elect Trump has nominated former Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Paul Atkins to replace outgoing chair Gary Gensler when he departs on Inauguration Day. “Paul is a proven ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump asks Whatley to return as RNC chair
President-elect Trump said Wednesday that he asked Michael Whatley to stay on for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) following the party's successful 2024 election ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Center-left think tank president backing Wikler as next DNC chair
Third Way, a center-left think tank, backed Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler in the upcoming Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership race. “At Third Way, we represent the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
The Romanian liberal battling pro-Putin candidate for presidency
Elena Lasconi would be country’s first female president but voters are tilting towards ultranationalist Călin GeorgescuFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
DNC chair candidate: Democrats must be willing to 'recenter' agenda
Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farm-Labor Party (DFL) and a candidate for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, argued the party must be willing to “recenter” its agenda ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
DNC chair minimizes November losses, argues Democrats have ‘robust’ foundation
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison minimized his party’s losses up and down the ballot in November and argued Democrats have a “robust” foundation to build on, going into ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump FCC chair pick talks how to 'smash the censorship cartel'
Carr's pick is teeing the FCC up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has accused of “censoring” conservative views.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Field grows in Democratic National Committee chair race
The field in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee is growing. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton jumped in on Sunday. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Democrats don’t want a ‘product of the party machine’ leading them, says DNC chair candidate
State Sen. James Skoufis (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is running to be DNC chair and his hopes for rebuilding the party following November’s election loss.NBC News - Dec. 2
