U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Ukraine to get more young people to enlist and defend their country against Russia’s invasion. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Dec. 4 called on Ukraine to send more young people into the fight against Russia, stressing that younger recruits are crucial to filling out the ranks
The lawmakers are concerned that climate programs may be politicized next year when Trump is president and Republicans control Congress. Fifty-four Democratic members of Congress have signed onto a letter asking President Joe Biden to lock in future climate change initiatives by disbursing the promised funds before he leaves office. The letter urges the move
Is banning puberty blockers for minors the same as banning interracial marriage for adults? Why should girls be forced to develop breasts? Are powerful drugs that can cause infertility really so different from aspirin? Those were some of the questions posed to Matthew Rice, the solicitor general of Tennessee, as he defended his state’s ban
The Biden administration invested $4 billion in an infrastructure project in Africa to strengthen supply chains and now hopes Trump will continue the effort. LUANDA, Angola—President Joe Biden wrapped up his trip to Africa on Dec. 4 that sought to lay the groundwork for a new U.S. strategy toward Africa that will endure beyond his
Loeffler is a former Georgia senator and co-chair of Trump’s second inaugural committee. President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 4 nominated businesswoman and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA). Loeffler, 53, co-chairs the president-elect’s second inaugural committee with Las Vegas real estate developer Steve Witkoff. The role of SBA administrator
Trump touted Long’s career in real estate and as an auctioneer. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec. 4 he will nominate former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The position requires Senate confirmation. If confirmed, Long would succeed Danny Werfel. IRS commissioners serve a five-year term. Long represented Missouri’s
Trump names SEC chair, new White House counsel, army secretary, and other roles, including a post for Peter Navarro. President-elect Donald Trump has made a new round of selections for his administration while also changing up some staff he already named. In a series of Dec. 4 Truth Social posts, the incoming president named many