PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Lockdown Critic to Lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Who's Who in Trump's Economic Team: Meet Greer and Hassett

Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Businessman John Phelan: Trump's Pick for Navy Chief

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a well-known businessman, to lead the U. S. Navy. Phelan, who founded and chairs Rugger Management LLC in Florida, has an impressive background in finance but no military experience. Trump believes Phelan's business acumen will be a significant as

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

US and Allies: Standing Up to China's Aggression

President Trump has a tough job ahead, especially when it comes to dealing with China. Recently, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he wants to work with the new administration. But let's not forget, China's been up to some shady stuff, like cyberattacks on our telecoms and pushing around other countrie

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Ax Education Department: Easier Said Than Done?

President-elect Donald Trump's promise to do away with the U. S. Department of Education sounds simple, but experts say it's anything but. The plan involves complex logistics, congressional approval, and redirecting federal programs. It's doubtful that Congress will go along with it, and if it happe

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Meet Donald Trump Jr. , the Digital Politico

Donald Trump Jr. , son of the President-elect, has made a name for himself in politics, becoming a significant player in his father’s orbit. He has been vocal about his support for certain key figures to join the administration, notably Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They’ve even sat together o

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Nov 25 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Ties: Trump Aide's Firm and Tether Get Closer

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Commerce Department is strengthening his company's link with Tether, the firm behind the world's biggest stablecoin. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is in talks to get support from Tether for a new program allowing clients to borrow using Bitcoin

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Voting Hearts in Rural America Light Up with Trump’s Cabinet Choices

Trump supporters in the rural regions are cheering the selection of Trump's new cabinet members. They see these picks as a sign that Trump is finally taking the steps they've been hoping for. Meanwhile, Democrats aren't too happy. They worry this could lead to cuts in important programs. But for Tru

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Unusual Candidates for Key Health Roles

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer

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Nov 24 2024FINANCE

Trump’s Economic Promises vs. the National Debt: A Budget Tug-of-War

Donald Trump has big plans for the U. S. economy, including tax cuts and other initiatives. But there’s a big problem: the national debt is huge, and it’s getting more expensive to pay it back. High interest rates and the cost of servicing the debt are making it tough for Trump to deliver on his pro

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