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Third candidate enters DNC chair race, setting up tight contest

The New York Democrat said he intends to point to his successful record in his district that favors President-elect Donald Trump.

DNC chair election set for Feb. 1, party official says

Martin O'Malley and Ken Martin are the two candidates are currently vying to lead the DNC, left in disarray after the 2024 elections.

DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

House Republicans are playing the Trump card in committee chair races

GOP lawmakers are touting their loyalty to the president-elect as they prepare pitches for colleagues who will pick leaders.

Politics - Politico - November 20

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

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 - November 21

DNC chair race officially takes flight with its first candidate: Martin O'Malley

The Democratic National Committee chair race has officially launched with onetime Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announcing a bid.

Politics - NBC News - November 18

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Trump, Harris locked in tight races in Pa., Ga., Wis. and Mich.

Trump plans to spend the evening at Mar-a-Lago monitoring election returns, while Harris will be returning to her alma mater, Howard University.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Donald Trump Wins a Bitterly Contested Race to Claim the Presidency

A second Trump administration is sure to shake up tax changes for entrepreneurs. What else can business owners expect?

Business - Inc. - November 6

23XI, FRM set to race after NASCAR nixes clause

23IX and Front Row Motorsports -- the two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint -- said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as "open teams" while the legal process continues

Sports - ESPN - November 16

‘No intention of stopping’: meet the F1 mechanic set for 600th straight race

Aston Martin stalwart Andy Stevenson started his career in a Silverstone shed fending off Eddie Jordan’s barbs. Whatever happens at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, Aston Martin will be ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Christian Eckes wins Truck race at Martinsville to propel into Championship 4; title contenders set

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Christian Eckes wasn‘t about to lose a race he had dominated, even if it meant using the front bumper on his No. 19 Chevrolet — twice. After a restart with five laps left in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Here are the candidates running for DNC chair

The Democratic Party is turning its sights to electing the next Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair after a terrible Election Day saw the party lose the White House and the Senate majority ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Cotton joins Senate GOP leadership as conference chair

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) earned the Senate GOP conference chair position Wednesday, defeating Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for the coveted spot. Cotton defeated the Iowa Republican in what was the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Axelrod pushes for Rahm Emanuel as DNC chair

Democratic strategist David Axelrod is pushing for U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel to become the new chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). “If they said, ‘Well, what should we do? ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

August Pfluger elected Republican Study Committee chair

Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) was elected on Friday to chair the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest conservative caucus in the House, for the 119th Congress. Pfluger, who had led the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Trump makes picks for FCC chair and energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump said he has selected Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the current top Republican commissioner at the agency, and oil and gas industry ...

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 - November 20

FCC chair to step down on Trump's inauguration

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced Wednesday she will depart the regulatory agency on Inauguration Day when President-elect Trump returns to the White ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Rahm Emanuel is a terrible choice for DNC chair

Emanuel’s response to the McDonald killing was emblematic of his arrogant leadership method, routinely clashing with the basic interests of racial minorities and the non-affluent.

Politics - The Hill - November 21

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 - November 21

'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'

Annie Sweeney, 94, recalls how her home in Coalisland was suddenly "swimming with water" on Saturday.

Democrats to elect a new party chair Feb. 1

The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Feb. 1.

The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair

The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources tell WIRED.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Rowing legend Katherine Grainger appointed as first female Olympic chair

Dame Katherine is the only British woman to win medals in five successive Olympic games.

RNC Chair: ‘We are in a great position to win this thing on Election Day’

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley said in a Sunday interview that he is confident in former President Trump's ability to win the electoral college vote on Tuesday. “We certainly ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier said that threats against the board were "spiking" in August and September but have "significantly reduced" recently.

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Harris campaign co-chair says she will not speak on election night

Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond addressed Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters, saying that they will not hear from her on election night as votes are still being counted in several ...

DNC chair calls Sanders's criticism 'straight up BS'

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison on Thursday responded to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) accusations that the party has abandoned the working class, contributing to its loss ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Latest in Chair Race Setting

Third candidate enters DNC chair race, setting up tight contest

DNC chair election set for Feb. 1, party official says

DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race

House Republicans are playing the Trump card in committee chair races

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

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

DNC chair race officially takes flight with its first candidate: Martin O'Malley

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Trump, Harris locked in tight races in Pa., Ga., Wis. and Mich.

Donald Trump Wins a Bitterly Contested Race to Claim the Presidency

23XI, FRM set to race after NASCAR nixes clause

‘No intention of stopping’: meet the F1 mechanic set for 600th straight race

Christian Eckes wins Truck race at Martinsville to propel into Championship 4; title contenders set

Here are the candidates running for DNC chair

The Races for Congress

BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

Cotton joins Senate GOP leadership as conference chair

Axelrod pushes for Rahm Emanuel as DNC chair

August Pfluger elected Republican Study Committee chair

Trump makes picks for FCC chair and energy secretary

Kemp to serve as Republican Governors Association chair

FCC chair to step down on Trump's inauguration

Rahm Emanuel is a terrible choice for DNC chair

Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair in January

'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'

Democrats to elect a new party chair Feb. 1

The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair

Rowing legend Katherine Grainger appointed as first female Olympic chair

RNC Chair: ‘We are in a great position to win this thing on Election Day’

Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

Harris campaign co-chair says she will not speak on election night

DNC chair calls Sanders's criticism 'straight up BS'

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