Calley Means, a well-known figure in health care, has rejoined the Department of Health and Human Services as a senior adviser. This time, he's focusing on food and nutrition policies. Means had previously worked in a temporary role but stepped down last month. Now, he's back with a more permanent position. Means is a big supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's health...
Minnesota is seeing some fresh faces in various industries. Roxane Battle, a familiar face from local TV, has taken on a new role. She's now the vice president of communications and strategic initiatives at the Women's Foundation of Minnesota. This organization focuses on grants, research, and policy changes. Battle's background in media might bring a new perspective...
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister is Willem Aucamp. He takes over from Dion George, who was also from th...
The White House has recently removed six members from the U. S. Commission of Fine Arts. This group usually gives advice on the design of federal buildings, monuments, and even coins. The commission has been around for over a century, since 1910. It has had a hand in shaping important landmarks like Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Thos...
In the world of politics, controversy often follows power. The Trump administration is no exception, with recent events highlighting some of the challenges they face. One such issue involves a former nominee, Ingrassia, who made some questionable comments. Despite these comments, Ingrassia still holds a position in the White House, working as a liaison with the Depar...
AXS, a big name in ticketing and event tech, has just welcomed two new leaders to its team. Nikhil Bobde is now the chief tech officer, and Alex Hazboun is stepping into a new role as the chief innovation officer. These changes show that AXS is serious about improving its tech and growing bigger. Bobde comes from Thumbtack and has over 20 years of experience in tech...
The race to lead NASA has heated up, with two main contenders vying for the top spot. Jared Isaacman, a well-known figure in the space industry, is back in the running after a previous setback. Meanwhile, Sean Duffy, currently heading the Transportation Department, is also in the mix, aiming to keep NASA under his wing. Isaacman recently met with Duffy to discuss th...
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is supposed to keep an eye on campaign money, but right now, it's not doing much watching. The reason? It doesn't have enough people to make decisions. The FEC needs at least four members to function properly, but lately, it's been running with just two. This isn't a new problem, but it's getting worse. Recently, another member ...
The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee. The NTSB is a big deal in the world of transportation safety. They...
President Trump recently picked EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This choice has sparked a lot of debate. Some people, like Steve Bannon, think Antoni is a great fit. Others, like Jason Furman, believe he lacks the right experience. The main concern is whether Antoni can keep economic data honest and accurate. Right now, economists are worried...