Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

“Americans will walk on the Moon and Mars and in doing so, we will make life better here on Earth,” Isaacman said on X. President-elect Donald Trump named commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman as the next administrator for the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) on Dec. 4. Trump described Isaacman on Truth Social as “an

Biden Touts US Railway Investment Project in Africa

Biden announced an additional $600 million in financing for the broader Lobito Corridor projects. LUANDA, Angola—On his final day in Angola, President Joe Biden traveled to the coastal town of Catumbela on Dec. 4 to visit a port terminal, a key site for his signature infrastructure project aimed at securing U.S. access to Africa’s rich

Trump Selects Peter Navarro as Top Trade Adviser

Navarro also served as a senior adviser on trade in the first Trump administration. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec. 4 that he has selected Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. During Trump’s first term, Navarro, a staunch advocate of tariffs, served as director of the National Trade Council and as director

Detroit Mayor Leaves Democrat Party, Launches Independent Gubernatorial Bid

Mike Duggan previously announced that he would not seek another term as mayor. The mayor of Michigan’s most populous city is leaving the Democrat Party and launching an independent challenge for Michigan governor, which is currently held by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. State law prevents Whitmer from serving another term. “It’s clear to me

Detroit Mayor Leaves Democratic Party, Launches Independent Gubernatorial Bid

Mike Duggan previously announced that he would not seek another term as mayor. The mayor of Michigan’s most populous city is leaving the Democratic Party and launching an independent challenge for Michigan governor, which is currently held by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. State law prevents Whitmer from serving another term. “It’s clear to me