After a whirlwind of speculation surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Agriculture, the decision is now official: Brooke Rollins, a longtime Trump advisor and policy expert, has been named to lead the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The announcement defies earlier reports suggesting former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler was the likely nominee. New Podcast! […]
Day: November 23, 2024
Donald Trump Jr. Defends Pam Bondi Amid Controversy Over Past Endorsement
President Donald Trump announced Thursday night that Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General and long-time Trump ally, is his nominee for the next Attorney General of the United States. The move came shortly after Representative Matt Gaetz, who had initially been in contention for the position, withdrew his candidacy. Trump praised Bondi’s extensive legal […]
Senate Delays Promotion of General Linked to Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Senate approved a large slate of military promotions this week, but a notable omission has raised eyebrows in Washington. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, nominated by President Joe Biden to lead U.S. Army operations in Europe and Africa, did not make the cut. Donahue’s nomination to the prestigious rank of four-star general was held up, […]