DAVID BLACKMON: Zeldin And Burgum Take On Daunting Roles In Second Trump Term

President-elect Donald Trump has set Washington, D.C., on fire over the past week with a series of controversial picks for cabinet-level positions and other senior advisory positions. Senate confirmation hearings for nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard have become must-see television, with Congress broadcasting them on pay-per-view to […]

Rep. Crane won a second term. Here are his plans for Maricopa

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, Eli Crane, former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, and Blake Masters speak with attendees during Arizona’s first election eve rally at the Yavapai County Courthouse in Prescott, Arizona. [Gage Skidmore] It was around 9pm on a Friday. Associated Press Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District is a race for incumbent Republican Rep. […]

Here’s How Trump Could Shape The Judiciary In His Second Term

President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House could shape the federal judiciary for decades. Given the likely retirement of Supreme Court justices and Republican control of the Senate, Mr. Trump is likely to end his term as president with a majority of his own appointees on the high court’s benches. During his first term, […]

How a Trump term could impact California’s LGBTQ+ students, financial aid

Look for another change in how the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights operates in enforcing Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination by educational institutions receiving federal funding. Let’s see. Title VI prohibits prejudice based on race, color, or national origin. The Trump administration is expected to reverse the Biden administration’s […]

Jonathan Turley Previews What Supreme Court Might Look Like After Trump Finishes Second Term

Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, said the Supreme Court is likely to remain conservative after the second Trump administration, although it is much younger. Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris early Wednesday morning, securing the 270 electoral votes needed to become president. Turley said Democratic efforts to “pack” the Supreme Court […]

As with Trump’s last term, California will lead the liberal resistance

The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his policies. He is now ready to reprise the role. Indeed, when Trump’s return to power drew attention late Tuesday, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said there are already plans to do so, and that the state is “1000% focused” and ready […]

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer Secures Third Term After Fending Off Independent Challenger 

Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer defeated independent candidate Dan Osborn in a tight race for re-election to a third term in the Senate, multiple media outlets reported. Fisher is expected to narrowly defeat Osborne and retain his Nebraska Senate seat, according to Fox News Decision Desk projections. announced 11:50 p.m. Decision desk headquarters also called […]

Elon Musk is all in for a second term for Donald Trump

While Elon Musk built rockets and electric cars and became the world’s richest man, he largely stayed out of politics and donated money. relatively modest amount Vote for candidates of both parties and vote for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party for President. joe biden. But Musk’s political restraint has evaporated over the past two […]