Bill Pulte’s jump from running America’s mortgage rules to leading its spy world caught many by surprise. Before politics, he was better known as the heir to a big homebuilding fortune and for handing out cash online to followers. His new role puts him in charge of agencies that handle secrets from
A new executive order has reclassified about 8, 000 civil service roles as political positions, placing many senior officials who manage NIH grant decisions under the White House’s influence. These appointments are crucial because they decide which research projects receive federal funding and ho
William John Pulte is now acting director of national intelligence. He’s never worked in intelligence before. His biggest qualification seems to be helping Trump target political opponents. While critics argue he lacks experience, supporters see him as the perfect loyalist. Pulte’s work at the hous
Emmanuel Macron is moving fast to fill a central banking vacancy before his time ends next year. The president wants Emmanuel Moulin, a longtime economic insider, to take over the Bank of France when the current chief steps down in June. Moulin, 57, has spent decades in French economic circles, from
The state’s top lawyer just filled a key gap in Washington’s campaign finance team. Matt Segal, a former judge and lawyer, now sits on the Public Disclosure Commission. His appointment came after months of criticism over empty seats on the panel. Critics say delays hurt the group’s ability to do its
In Delaware, a new leader has stepped up to take charge of the state's top federal prosecutor role. Benjamin Wallace, a 35-year-old with deep roots in Delaware, is now at the helm of the U. S. Attorney's Office. He took over from Julianne Murray, who decided to step down after facing some legal hurd
A recent court decision has put a stop to a controversial appointment in New Jersey. Alina Habba, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, was barred from serving as the state's top federal prosecutor. This decision came after a series of legal maneuvers by the Trump administration to keep her in the role.
Lindsey Halligan's time as a US attorney was anything but smooth. She was picked by Donald Trump to lead the Alexandria, Virginia office, but her tenure was cut short after just 63 days. A judge ruled that she was serving unlawfully, which meant the cases she was working on, including one against fo
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 i
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
