In Chicago, Obama Affirms Progressive Values While Calling for Bigger Tent

At his foundation’s Democracy Forum, Obama advocates pluralism in light of the 2024 election results. CHICAGO—In a speech at his foundation’s Democracy Forum, former President Barack Obama advocated pluralism to an audience of Democrats still reeling from the party’s losses in this election cycle. “In a democracy, power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions

Here’s what to know about Trump’s pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long

IRS announce new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what changed IRS announce new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what changed 00:56 President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants ex-congressman Billy Long, a Republican from Missouri and a former auctioneer, to run the IRS. As a lawmaker, Long co-sponsored legislation that aimed to wipe out much of

Trump Nominates Former Senator David Perdue as US Ambassador to China

Perdue says he is honored to accept the nomination and vows to uphold American interests in China. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia senator David Perdue as his pick to be the next U.S. ambassador to China. “As a Fortune 500 CEO, who had a 40-year International business career, and served in the U.S.

Trump Names Former PayPal COO David Sacks as ‘White House AI and Crypto Czar’

Trump described Sacks as a key figure in shaping the future of American innovation and competitiveness. President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday night that former PayPal executive David Sacks will serve as the “White House AI and Crypto Czar,” a newly created position aimed at advancing U.S. policy in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. In two posts

Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is choosing former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China. Trump said in a social media post that Perdue, a former CEO, “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China.”  Perdue pushed Trump’s debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia

House Blocks Democrat-Led Push to Force Release of Gaetz Ethics Report

The votes followed the House Ethics Committee’s decision against releasing the report publicly. The House of Representatives on Dec. 5 blocked a pair of Democrat-led efforts to force the release of the House Ethics Committee’s report about former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). In a largely partisan vote, the House backed motions put forward by House

Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China

President-elect Trump has tapped former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China.  In his announcement, Trump said Perdue :brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China,” citing his decades-long career in business.  TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON MEXICO, CANADA, CHINA WILL INCREASE INFLATION, GOLDMAN SACHS WARNS Former U.S. Senator David