Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida has a tough stance on communist China, having been vocal on Beijing’s espionage and human rights abuses. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 12 announced he has picked Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), a vocal critic of communist China, to serve as his national security adviser. Trump said Waltz would serve in
Trump had argued that presidential immunity meant the court should throw out the indictment and verdict against him. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has delayed ruling on President-elect Donald Trump’s immunity arguments in his falsified documents case. According to The Associated Press, Merchan told Trump’s lawyers on Nov. 12, when he was scheduled
Trump had argued that presidential immunity meant the court should throw out the indictment and verdict against him. New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has delayed ruling on President-elect Donald Trump’s immunity arguments in his falsified documents case. In emails released on Nov. 12, Merchan’s law clerk told Trump’s attorneys and the Manhattan
Lee Zeldin served as a congressman for New York before mounting a failed bid to become governor of the Empire State. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Nov. 11 that former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin is his choice to take over the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement posted to the social media platform
Miller, one of Trump’s longest-serving aides, has played a role in many of Trump’s policy proposals, particularly on immigration. Stephen Miller, former senior policy advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, will return to the White House to serve as deputy chief of policy in Trump’s new administration, according to Vice President-elect JD Vance. Vance, a Senator
Jockeying for leadership roles is already underway. Congress will likely act only to prevent a government shutdown, while the Senate will confirm more judges WASHINGTON—After a long recess that began in September, both houses of the 118th Congress will return on Nov. 12 for its final session. It’s the first time the legislature will convene
A closely watched Senate race in a presidential battleground has been decided: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) defeated former newscaster Kari Lake. As of 9:52 p.m, Gallego had 50 percent of the vote, while Lake had 47.8 percent—a gap of 72,626 votes—according to The Associated Press. “Gracias, Arizona!” Gallego posted to X shortly after the result