Former SEC commissioner Atkins emerges as a top contender for chair

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

Financial Times - Nov. 14

Marc Rowan emerges as a top contender to be Trump’s Treasury secretary

Private equity billionaire is considering job and is set to meet president-elect on Wednesday

Financial Times - Nov. 20

Trump taps FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to chair the agency

President-elect Trump is tapping Brendan Carr of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to chair the agency. Trump said he first nominated Carr to the FCC in 2017 and he was confirmed ...

The Hill - Nov. 18

Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair in January

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

Financial Times - Nov. 21

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.

Wired - 4d

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 ...

MarketWatch - Nov. 21

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.

Inc. - Nov. 22

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 ...

The Hill - Nov. 22

Moulton could draw challengers

Dan Koh is making calls about a possible campaign against Moulton.

Politico - 3d

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as the Contenders Emerge

The Lions remained No. 1, but they have a new challenger for the top spot, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Here are the top contenders for Trump's next Pentagon chief

President-elect Trump is quickly lining up Cabinet nominees for his next administration, including China hawks and hard-line Israel supporters in key national security and foreign policy roles. But ...

The Hill - Nov. 12

Trump's former FDA chief says RFK Jr.'s HHS agenda would 'cost lives in this country'

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, on Friday raised concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services.

NBC News - 16h

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 ...

The Hill - Nov. 10

Former Ethics panel chair ‘wouldn’t be at all shocked’ if Gaetz report released

Former GOP Rep. Charlie Dent (Pa.), who led the House Ethics Committee from 2015-17, said he “wouldn’t be at all shocked” if the report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) misconduct was ...

The Hill - Nov. 21

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.

CNBC - Nov. 14

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 ...

The Hill - Nov. 14

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.

CNBC - Nov. 21

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.

NBC News - Nov. 21

FirstFT: Apollo’s Marc Rowan top contender for Treasury job

Also in today’s newsletter, SpaceX fails to catch Starship, as well as machine learning and robots

Financial Times - Nov. 20

Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones reportedly eyeing playoff contenders as potential next team

Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers on Monday afternoon, and a handful of teams, including some playoff contenders, may be in the mix for the 27-year-old’s services.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

2025 Super Bowl: 100 things to know, key storylines, top contenders, predictions, crucial games

The hunt for the Lombardi will kick off before you know it

CBS Sports - Nov. 1

Title contenders, Final Four front-runners and where they'll fall short: Predicting the Top 25's ceiling and floor

How far can the best teams go this season? Where might they fall short? We predict the best and worst case for ESPN's preseason Top 25.

ESPN - Nov. 4

NFL Week 11 Power Rankings: Cardinals here to stay as NFC contenders; Ravens, Steelers in top 5 before matchup

Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 11 of the 2024 season

CBS Sports - Nov. 12

2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking top AFC wild-card contenders, from underrated Chargers to scrappy Colts

Here's a look at how the AFC wild-card race is shaping out

CBS Sports - Nov. 19

Biggest NBA surprises so far? Top 5 contenders right now? Let's debate!

Our NBA writers weigh in on the most intriguing storylines of the season so far, from a surprise out West to a big disappointment in the East.

Yahoo Sports - Nov. 20

Yahoo Top 10: How does SEC's wild day shake up rankings?

From North Mississippi to Atlanta, college football brought glorious top-five upsets on the second Saturday in November.

Yahoo Sports - Nov. 12

College basketball rankings: SEC teams crowd latest Top 25 And 1, but is conference better than Big 12?

The SEC has 10 teams in the rankings, more than any other conference

CBS Sports - 5d

Texas-Texas A&M ticket prices soar, outselling Iron Bowl by 81% as top SEC rivalry of the weekend on StubHub

The Aggies and Longhorns renew their rivalry game on Saturday at Kyle Field

CBS Sports - 3d

AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it

Oregon’s dominance in its first year in the Big Ten and Indiana’s monumental turnaround have helped the conference stack four of its teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football ...

ABC News - Nov. 11

College Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Nightmare scenario emerges for Big 12 after latest top 25 revealed

Boise State is on pace to beat the Big 12 champion for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, and with Tulane on the rise, could the Green Wave push the conference entirely out of the ...

CBS Sports - 4d

Former Blackhawks' Top 10 Pick Blew Opportunity With Stanley Cup Champions

A former high draft pick of the Blackhawks may have had his best and last opportunity to live up to his potential.

Yahoo Sports - Nov. 7