Trump Promises to Use Recess Appointments If Needed, but What Are They?

President-elect Donald Trump has wasted no time in appointing his Cabinet members since his victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election. In keeping with his promise to shake up Washington, some of his selections have raised brows and questions about their ability to survive a potential confirmation battle in the Senate. But should his nominees

Trump Chooses Linda McMahon for Education Secretary

Trump said he believes that McMahon will use her leadership experience to ‘make America Number One in Education in the World.’ President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday night that he has selected Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Department of Education in his new Cabinet. The position requires Senate confirmation. McMahon previously held

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he has picked Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive, to head the Department of Education, an agency he vowed to dismantle during his White House campaign.  “We will send education back to the states, and Linda will spearhead that effort,” Trump said Tuesday in a statement.  McMahon led

Tight Races Remain in California With Hundreds of Thousands of Ballots Left to Count

Some state seats flipped from blue to red, while a congressional seat is a tossup with fewer than 500 votes separating candidates. Some election results are still too close to call in California two weeks after ballots were cast, with more than 570,000 votes left to count, and another 126,000 to cure as of Nov.

NC House Overrides Governor’s Veto, Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

Bill also expands school vouchers and is expected to be approved by the state Senate on Nov. 20. Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with federal authorities when arresting illegal immigrants. It also expands the school voucher scheme.  House Bill