DNC to Hold Chair Election in February to Decide Party’s Future

The current chair, Jaime Harrison, is not seeking reelection. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday that it will host an election on Feb. 1 for its new chair, who will likely shape the party’s future course. Members also will vote on the vice chairs, treasurer, secretary, and national finance chair. The Democratic Party

Biden Pardons 2 Turkeys in Annual White House Tradition

The president announced this year’s lucky contenders from Minnesota: Peach and Blossom. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys on Monday in a ceremony marking his final Thanksgiving tradition at the White House. “This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington. It’s also my last time to speak here as your

Trump Makes Endorsements for 2 US House Seats in Florida

The president-elect endorsed Florida state Sen. Randy Fine and CFO Jimmy Patronis to run for election. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced his endorsements for two Florida congressional seats that will be up for grabs soon. Earlier this month, Trump named Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to become his national security adviser, and Waltz is expected

Special Counsel Jack Smith Drops Trump Election Case, Classified Documents Appeal

‘Based on the Department’s interpretation of the Constitution, the Government moves for dismissal without prejudice of the superseding indictment,’ he wrote. Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday dropped his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, while also moving to drop his appeal of a judge’s decision in the president-elect’s classified documents case. In a

Special Counsel Jack Smith Drops Charges in Trump Election Case, Classified Documents Appeal

‘Based on the Department’s interpretation of the Constitution, the Government moves for dismissal without prejudice of the superseding indictment,’ he wrote. Special counsel Jack Smith on Nov. 25 dropped the charges in his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, while also moving to drop his appeal of a judge’s decision in the president-elect’s classified

Businesses Prepare for Trump’s Tariff Plans

Some large companies have adopted a wait-and-see approach, others are accelerating imports. Businesses large and small are preparing to make their final decisions as they position themselves for President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plans. Trump and his transition team have not made official trade policy announcements. For now, companies have what the Republican president-elect outlined

How Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz Could Shape Trump’s China Policy

WASHINGTON—Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) are set to have a unique opportunity to leave their footprint on President-elect Donald Trump’s China policy in the next four years. Trump selected Rubio as his Secretary of State and Waltz as his national security adviser. Trump is expected to confront China more directly in his