President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, a billionaire and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to be the next commerce secretary. This important role involves overseeing the implementation of Trump's plans to impose and enforce tariffs. Lutnick, who has been a key figure in Trump’s transition t
After Donald Trump's reelection, several celebrities have decided to leave X, the popular platform owned by Elon Musk. In the run-up to the election, Musk played a significant role in Trump's campaign, offering substantial financial support and even being considered for a position in the government.
President Joe Biden's last hurrah on the international stage was a low-key affair, marked by limited public engagements and a subdued demeanor at the G20 summit in Brazil and the APEC meeting in Peru. Biden's humble posture contrasted sharply with his confident stance three years ago at the G20 summ
Former President Donald Trump has suggested using the U. S. military to carry out mass deportations. This idea is controversial because the military typically doesn't handle immigration enforcement. People like Tom Fitton, head of Judicial Watch, and governors like Texas' Greg Abbott, support this a
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley sparked a debate about the motives behind the meeting between Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, co-hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe, ” and president-elect Donald Trump. Haley suggested that the TV personalities were driven by a desire to boost their show's
New York prosecutors aren't keen on dropping the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump. They maintain that just because he's about to take office again doesn't mean the charges should be thrown out. However, they're willing to discuss delaying his sentencing until his term is over. Th
As Donald Trump approaches his presidency, conservatives see an opportunity. Universities, typically a minor topic in politics, were a regular theme in Trump's campaign. He and his running mate, JD Vance, targeted elite schools, their costs, and politics. This has inspired right-wing activists, cong
As a civil rights lawyer and a Black man, I watched election night with a lot of worry. I knew that Donald Trump might become president again, which could lead to challenges for civil rights in the U. S. People from Black and LGBTQIA+ communities are feeling scared, and it's strong. Some have alread
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are confronting unique challenges. Democrats, while retaining their core base of highly engaged voters, lost significant ground with less-engaged groups. These voters were disproportionately younger, more Republican-l
Donald Trump has announced that he intends to use the US military to carry out large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants. This plan comes as part of a national emergency declaration and is expected to start on the first day of his presidency. Details about the exact scale and logistics of
