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Fired FEMA supervisor cites ‘political hostility’ as reason for avoiding homes with Trump lawn signs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisor who was fired after she told her staff to skip hurricane-damaged homes with Trump signs in their yards says it wasn't an isolated incident and is a "colossal event."

Equity overload: Federal department keeps 294 DEI staffers on payroll, most with six-figure salaries

The Health and Human Services Department employs 294 people whose jobs focus on diversity, and the department maintains seven separate "minority health" offices spread across its various agencies, according to a new report that suggests it will be tough for the incoming Trump administration to unwind it all.

Melania Trump snubs Jill Biden’s invite to meet at White House

Melania Trump is skipping the traditional meeting with the current first lady as the Trumps once again transition into the role of America's first family.

Trump chooses Mike Waltz for national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Rep. Mike Waltz will be his national security adviser in the new administration.

ExxonMobil chief urges Trump to remain in Paris climate deal

The chief of ExxonMobil is pressing President-elect Donald Trump to stay in the Paris accord on climate, saying another withdrawal would confuse investors.

John Ratcliffe chosen as Trump’s pick to lead CIA

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate John Ratliffe, his former head of intelligence, to lead the CIA. Ratliffe, a former Texas representative, was critical of investigations into Trump while in Congress and later served as a member of his impeachment team during Democrats’ first effort to boot Trump from office. A statement from...

Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate weighing options after race called for opponent

Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde questioned the Wisconsin election results that reflect his loss to incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) in a Tuesday video posted on the social platform X.  “Many people have been wondering why I have remained quiet since election night. I believe it's better not to comment until I have the facts,” said Hovde. Hovde...

Speculation swirls over Rubio’s Senate successor

The impending vacancy in the Senate following President-elect Trump’s planned nomination of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) for secretary of State is already sparking speculation about who will be his successor.  If Trump goes forward with nominating Rubio as the U.S.’s top envoy, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) would be tasked with appointing a replacement...

GOP tax battle rages

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Tax battle brewing among Republicans over debt fears President-elect Trump's victory last week set the stage for an intraparty fight between Republican tax cutters and deficit hawks as the GOP gears up for major legislative push....

Thune looks to dodge Trump bombshell in GOP leadership race

Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) is facing a barrage of opposition from Trump allies ranging from Tucker Carlson to Sean Hannity that could upend the race to replace retiring Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.). Senate insiders say Thune is under pressure to win a three-way race with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen....

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