Ronald Reagan famously said that he didn’t leave the Democrats, the Democrats left him — and now the party threatens to do the same to Sen. John Fetterman. The...
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said Democrats failed to connect with voters due to unrelatable talking points during a Tuesday appearance on "NewsNation Now" with Connell McShane. He also highlighted the areas the party needs to address to regain the attention of working-class Americans. "Democrats need to focus on strong border security, number one. And we...
California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he would postpone his decision on the Menendez brothers' case until after the new Los Angeles District Attorney can review the details of the case. “The governor will defer to the D.A.-elect’s review and analysis of the Menendez case prior to making any clemency decisions,” Newsom’s office said in...
President-elect Trump intends to nominate Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from his first term, to lead the Department of Education, which he has long threatened to dismantle. McMahon, who could potentially be tasked with ending the department, will be put in charge of heading up changes to Title IX and determining...
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Education Department on Tuesday. McMahon is co-leading Trump’s transition team. She was considered a front-runner to lead the Department of Commerce and her co-lead on the transition team, Howard Lutnick, is expected to be named for that role. McMahon previously...
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said he thinks the state’s Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will pick Lara Trump to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who President-elect Trump tapped to serve as Secretary of State. “I think Lara Trump is the right person to replace him. He’s going to be hard to replace. I met her back...
Comcast, one of the largest media conglomerates in the country, is planning to spin off its cable assets as part of a major shake-up of the company's business, according to multiple reports. The plan, which is expected to take as long as a year, would split off the company's NBCUniversal networks including MSNBC, CNBC, USA,...
Toy maker Mattel is releasing a doll honoring Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) winner Rita Moreno, a prominent Latina actor. “Rita Moreno has long been a star on-stage, and a heroine in real life. As the first Latina to win the venerated EGOT prize, and a fiercely outspoken advocate for representation, her most important...
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board questioned Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, over a sexual assault allegation in a new op-ed published Tuesday. The Journal’s editorial board suggested that when the Senate holds confirmation hearings over Hegseth becoming the head of the Department of Defense, they may question what...
A small rural village in Italy is offering homes for as little as $1.06 after the 2024 presidential election. “Are you worned out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities? It’s time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia,” the promotional website says. ...
The Los Angeles City Council passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance Tuesday unanimously to protect immigrants after President-elect Trump vowed to begin mass deportations. The ordinance passed on a 13-0 vote Tuesday after it was drafted more than a year ago. The ordinance will codify the protection of migrants in municipal law. At the council meeting,...
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story FEMA chief testifies over agency skipping Trump homes The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced intense questioning from Republicans over a since-fired employee's directive that staff avoid houses with Trump campaign signage after Hurricane...
The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized President-elect Trump for lacking Black Cabinet or high-level administration appointees thus far. "In the two weeks since Donald Trump was elected to a second term, he has put forth a dozen troubling nominees, yet the most alarming factor in his proposed Cabinet is that not a single candidate is Black,"...
