Trump Selects Chris Wright to Lead Department of Energy

Chris Wright is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, and has experience with both fossil fuel and renewable energy sources. President-elect Donald Trump has named energy industry executive Chris Wright as his choice to lead the Department of Energy, pending Senate confirmation. “I am thrilled to announce that Chris Wright will be joining my

Meet Adam Smith, the Green Beret Behind North Carolina’s ‘Redneck Air Force’

SWANNANOA, N.C.—“They’re probably dead.” That was the thought running through Adam Smith’s mind as he raced to find a way to save his 3-year-old daughter and her mother from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. Smith, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, spent 17 years conducting military operations around the globe in defense of his

Trump to Unveil His Economic Selections Next Week, Senior Adviser Says

Trump is expected to choose his treasury chief from two contenders. President-elect Donald Trump will announce his selections for his economic team next week, with two serious contenders emerging for the top treasury job, according to Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser to the incoming president. “Next week is when the president’s team is scheduled to

Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest ever White House press secretary

President-elect Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary. Leavitt, 27, currently a spokesperson for Trump’s transition, would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. Previously that distinction went to Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he took the position in 1969 in

In Their Final Meeting, Xi Tells Biden China Is ‘Ready to Work’ With Trump Administration

Both leaders expressed commitment to responsibly manage the relationship during the critical transition period, the White House said. President Joe Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday for their final in-person meeting of Biden’s presidency. During their discussion, which lasted one hour and 40 minutes, Xi expressed China’s readiness to work with the