Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, who is from Indiana, is weighing a run for governor of Michigan in 2026, multiple sources told the Detroit News. Prominent Michigan Democrats have urged Buttigieg to seek the position as Gretchen Whitmer, the state’s current Democratic governor, is term-limited, the News reported. Buttigieg, who served from 2012 to 2020
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has again commented on Canada’s sovereignty, saying he’s eager for another meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he referred to as a state “governor.” The remark is an apparent reference to Trump’s recent quip that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, and Trudeau the governor. “It was a pleasure
Food relief group presented names for background checks after Israel struck one of its staff members who took part in Oct. 7 José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bloomberg Philanthropies) World Central Kitchen (WCK), the food relief organization founded by left-wing celebrity chef Jose Andres, reportedly fired 60 of its
Her office submitted a letter to Trump’s attorneys, indicating they will keep pursuing the civil case. The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James indicated she will not drop her civil fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, his sons, and his company that led to a more than $450 million judgment earlier this year.
Ahead of the speech, the White House announced the launch of a new website to amplify the president’s message. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech on Tuesday highlighting his economic achievements as he enters the final days of his presidency, aiming to address criticism of his leadership and handling of the nation’s
Rep. Susan Valdes, who represents a district in the Tampa area, said that her party registration change will take effect immediately. Rep. Susan Valdes, who was reelected in Florida House District 64 as a Democrat last month, announced on Monday that she was switching affiliation to the Republican Party. Valdes did not provide a specific
The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget and oversight hearing on the government of Washington, D.C., at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 10. Witnesses include Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia; Phil Mendelson, chair of the District of Columbia City Council; and Glen Lee, chief financial officer of the District of Col… Original