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TEPCO ex-chair at time of Fukushima nuclear disaster dies at 84 while on trial over responsibility
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' former chairperson, who led the emergency response after a meltdown at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and was accused of being responsible for failing to ...Tech - ABC News - October 31 -
TEPCO ex-chair at time of Fukushima nuclear disaster dies at 84 while on trial
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' former chairperson, who led the emergency response after a meltdown at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and was accused of being responsible for failing to ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
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 - 4 days ago -
The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair in January
Regulator had pushed through a blizzard of new rules during his tenureBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters
CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
Puerto Rico Republican chair demands Trump apology for rally’s racist remarks
Angel M Cintrón, party’s chair on island, says he will not vote for Trump unless he says sorry for speaker’s comments. US elections 2024 – live updates The president of the Republican party’s ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Harris Took Steady Approach to Space as Chair of White House Council
As chair of the White House’s National Space Council, the vice president largely emphasized continuity with policies set by the Trump administration.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
RNC Chair says Trump is 'playing offense' by visiting solid blue states
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said former President Trump is “playing offense” by visiting blue states. “Donald Trump is playing offense right now. We are seeing ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
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 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal
Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
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 -
Fed Chair says he won't resign if Trump asks him to
Fed Chair Jay Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if president-elect Donald Trump asked him to.Top stories - NBC 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 -
Fed Chair Powell: Election will have 'no effects' on policy decisions
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the presidential election will have “no effects” on policy decisions. The fed cut key interest rates a quarter point.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
‘Straight-up BS’: Democratic chair attacks Bernie Sanders’ election critique
Sanders’ analysis that Democrats lost because they failed working-class voters scorned by party chair Jaime Harrison. US elections 2024 – live updates Amid Democratic mourning over the loss ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump
The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Texas Democratic Party Chair to step down after brutal defeats
In the aftermath of his party’s brutal shellacking in the 2024 elections, Texas Democratic Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced he will step down in March. Over his 12-year tenure, Hinojosa ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to co-chair Trump's inaugural committee
Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler will co-chair President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee alongside Steve Witkoff, Trump's campaign announced Saturday. The Republican leader said the committee ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
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 -
'You're on the edge of your chair,' Isabella Rossellini says of her 'Conclave'
Working on the thriller of sorts about selecting a new pope, the actor says it fed her brain and was just what she looks for in a role.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12 -
'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general
“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Branch Black Friday Sale (2024): Early Deals on Office Chairs
Our top office chair and standing desk recommendations are on sale through December 2.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Freedom Caucus chair moves to undo rogue floor procedure call
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), the chair of the House Freedom Caucus, has nullified a rogue floor procedural move he pulled off with outgoing Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) last week that raised questions about ...Politics - The Hill - November 12