Caroline Kennedy said the United States would continue its leader role in Pacific while affirming Australia’s position as its most trusted ally. U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy has said Donald Trump’s second presidential term would not lead to the return of “America first isolationism.” During her speech at the National Press Club of Australia
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 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
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.
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
WASHINGTON—Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees will start making the rounds on the Senate side this week, his transition team announced on Nov. 19. Nominees who have confirmed visits to senators’ offices include House GOP Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), and Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth.
The outcomes in Alaska, California, Iowa, and Ohio will define the voting cushion that Republicans will have for the next two years. Although two weeks have passed since election night, several races for the U.S. House of Representatives have yet to be called. Republicans are expected to maintain a majority in the House, but the