Congressional Progressive Caucus Elects New Leadership
The Democratic Party is in upheaval following big losses in the November election. Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus elected new leadership to steer...
House Freedom Caucus Opposes $98 Billion Disaster Aid Request
The conservative caucus said Congress should ensure responsible spending by identifying the truly necessary amount of relief funding for hurricane damages. WASHINGTON–The House Freedom...
House Blocks Democrat-Led Push to Force Release of Gaetz Ethics Report
The votes followed the House Ethics Committee’s decision against releasing the report publicly. The House of Representatives on Dec. 5 blocked a pair of...
Trump Names Former PayPal COO David Sacks as ‘White House AI and Crypto Czar’
Trump described Sacks as a key figure in shaping the future of American innovation and competitiveness. President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday night that former...
Trump Nominates Former Senator David Perdue as US Ambassador to China
Perdue says he is honored to accept the nomination and vows to uphold American interests in China. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia...
In Chicago, Obama Affirms Progressive Values While Calling for Bigger Tent
At his foundation’s Democracy Forum, Obama advocates pluralism in light of the 2024 election results. CHICAGO—In a speech at his foundation’s Democracy Forum, former...
Newsom Challenges Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Says Consumers Will Pay the Price
Trump’s team said his tariffs against China did not cause inflation and that his negotiations are designed to benefit the nation and protect Americans....
Trump Unveils Key Homeland Security Appointments and Nominees
The president-elect nominated Rodney Scott to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday night announced a series of high-profile appointments...
China Achieved Top Education Rankings by Cherry-Picking Students: Report
It says China selects participants from its wealthier and higher academically performing areas. With the next round of global standardized testing planned for next...