Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards

by admin | Dec 4, 2024 | Politics

Angela Weiss-Pool/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President-elect Donald Trump has shown no qualms about making or sticking by picks for his Cabinet no matter the baggage they carry — even some accused of sexual assault.It’s a far cry from the days when...

Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations

by admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off new allegations of misconduct and sexual impropriety.The...

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s second-term picks

by admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Politics

Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and chooses his closet advisers ahead of Inauguration Day, many African American leaders are asking why more Black people haven’t been...

Congress could determine NFL Washington Commanders’ home stadium

by admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Politics

Kevin Carter/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Congress’s December to-do list includes an unusual item this year: a bill that could determine the home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders.Since 1997, the team has played home games in nearby Maryland, and the...

GOP senators seek ‘normal process’ to confirm Trump nominees, torn over FBI background checks

by admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Politics

Tim Graham/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — As Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, a familiar refrain emerged: trust the confirmation...