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

Biden considering preemptive pardons for perceived enemies of Trump

President Biden is considering blanket preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump in both parties to shield them from possible “retribution” or legal prosecution by the incoming administration. Multiple people familiar with the ongoing discussions tell CBS News the president has debated with senior White House aides the possibility of issuing the preemptive

House Freedom Caucus Opposes $98 Billion Disaster Aid Request

The conservative caucus said Congress should ensure responsible spending by identifying the truly necessary amount of relief funding for hurricane damages. WASHINGTON–The House Freedom Caucus on Dec. 4 called for Congress to reject a disaster relief funding request for $98.4 billion in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Helene hit the southeastern United States