Macquarie’s first female CEO is stepping down, and a mortgage expert is appointed as her successor
Greg Ward is set to take over for Shemara Wickramanayake, who will retire in November. issued Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 05:19 PM [SYDNEY] Macquarie Group has selected Greg Ward as its new chief executive officer, a move that follows his notable contributions to the company’s retail banking growth. Ward will take over from Shemara […]
Cynthia Nixon appointed to New York court nomination panel, facing ridicule
Cynthia Nixon Appointed to New York’s Judicial Nominating Commission In New York state, Chief Justice Rowan Wilson has faced backlash following his decision to appoint actress Cynthia Nixon, known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in “Sex and the City,” to a committee responsible for vetting candidates for the state’s highest judiciary position. Nixon, who […]
Trump terminates newly appointed Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff within an hour of his court appointment
Trump Fires Newly Appointed U.S. Attorney Just After Taking Office On Wednesday, shortly after being sworn in, President Donald Trump dismissed Roger Rogoff, the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington. This move heightened the already intense legal and political debate surrounding federal prosecutor appointments. Rogoff, who had previously served as a judge and […]
Trump administration dismisses newly appointed Seattle US attorney Roger Rogoff shortly after his swearing-in.
Trump’s Justice Department Fires Newly Appointed Federal Prosecutor In an unexpected move, the Justice Department, under President Trump, dismissed Roger Rogoff, the freshly appointed federal prosecutor for western Washington state, merely an hour after his swearing-in ceremony. This decision raises questions about the president’s authority over appointments. Rogoff, who previously served as a King County […]
Lindsey Graham passes away, sister Darline appointed to his South Carolina position
Lindsey Graham, Longtime South Carolina Senator, Passes Away It was 2:35 AM on a Sunday when my phone rang, dragging me from the depths of sleep. Late-night calls are rarely good news. In that brief moment before I picked up, my mind raced through possibilities. I was a journalist covering the Capitol, and at this […]
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, appointed by Trump, appears before the Senate for confirmation to take on the permanent position.
Confirmation Hearing for Todd Blanche as Attorney General On July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche, acting U.S. Attorney General, attended a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. He’s nominated by President Donald Trump to officially succeed Pam Bondi and lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). During the hearing, various organizations expressed support for Blanche. Notably, Sen. Chuck […]
Plane hijacker released by judge appointed by Democrats while waiting for deportation
Controversy Surrounds Release of Cuban Plane Hijacker In Miami, a criminal involved in a 2003 plane hijacking from Cuba to Florida has been released from custody after serving 20 years in prison. Michael Guerra Morales, who assaulted a crew member during the incident, was in ICE custody and awaiting deportation when a federal judge released […]
Judge appointed by Trump dismisses charges against four Proud Boys related to Jan. 6
A federal judge appointed by Trump has dismissed the January 6 charges against four members of the Proud Boys. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly explained that he didn’t have the authority to reject the Justice Department’s request to drop the cases. Judge Kelly agreed to the Justice Department’s motion for dismissal regarding Ethan Nordean, Joseph […]
Astronomer Avi Loeb appointed by Trump to head UAP advisory council
Astrophysicist Abi Loeb discusses government secrecy on UAPs Astrophysicist Abi Loeb, serving as chief adviser to a recent UAP governance committee created by the Trump administration, shared insights on the government’s hesitance to disclose information about unidentified aerial phenomena. He pointed out that some sightings are currently unaccounted for and may represent a national security […]
Judge appointed by Biden agrees to Elon Musk’s settlement with SEC regarding Twitter disclosures, albeit reluctantly
A federal judge has approved the SEC’s settlement with Elon Musk regarding his Twitter stock purchases, although she voiced “serious concerns” about various “red flags” surrounding the agreement. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Skunanan, situated in Washington, D.C., acknowledged her limited role in assessing whether the settlement met basic fairness standards or risked undermining judicial authority. […]