Trump Taps Former Rep. Billy Long to Serve as IRS Commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of former Congressman Billy Long (R-Missouri) to head the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a post on Truth Social, Trump said highlighted Long said he brings “32 years of experience running his own businesses” to his role leading the IRS. “I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Billy […]
Paul Atkins, former commissioner, nominated to run SEC
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, putting the traditional conservative and prominent Washington insider at the head of Wall Street's main regulator. Atkins, a Republican and former SEC commissioner, will replace Gary Gensler, President Biden's ardent chairman whose ambitious policies have brought him […]
LPGA Commissioner shockingly resigns after historic 2024 season
Commissioner Molly Marcoux Samaan is stepping down after a historic 2024 season that set a record for LPGA awards purse size. Her last day will be January 9, 2025, approximately 18 months until her contract expires in summer 2026. “I am proud of the unprecedented growth the LPGA has achieved since I took over. I […]
Trump picks Dr. Marty Makary as Food and Drug Administration commissioner
President-elect Trump announced Friday that he will nominate Dr. Marty McCurry, a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “I am very pleased to nominate Marty McCulley, MD, MPH, FACS, to be FDA Commissioner,” President Trump said in a statement. “The FDA has lost the trust […]
Caitlin Clark fever continues at RSM Classic, plays Pro-Am with PGA Tour Commissioner
Caitlin Clark may be the biggest star in all of sports right now. For the second straight week, the Indiana Fever superstar participated in the Pro-Am on Wednesday before the first round of the professional golf tournament. This time, she teed it up ahead of the RSM Classic, the final event of the PGA Tour […]
Adams names sanitation boss Jessica Tisch permanent NYPD commissioner
Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that longtime public servant Jessica Tisch will be the next NYPD permanent commissioner. Tisch, the city's sanitation commissioner and NYPD veteran, will start his new job on Monday, the mayor said. “I believe we need a full-time leader who is dedicated to increasing this speed and keeping us safe every […]
Women’s volleyball players suing Mountain West, commissioner in transgender controversy
Amid controversy over transgender Blair Fleming's roster status, current and former San Jose State women's volleyball players claim Title IX and First Amendment violations against Mountain West and Commissioner Gloria Nevarez is participating in a lawsuit brought by 12 people. per out kick. The lawsuit also includes Spartans senior Brooke Slusser, suspended assistant coach Melissa […]
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham redraws Texas-Oklahoma border to ensure safe water for 2 million Texans
The Red River Boundary Commission has redrawn the border between Texas and Oklahoma to ensure safe water for more than 2 million Texans, the Texas Land Commission announced. This re-drawing will ensure that approximately 30% of the drinking water supply for the surrounding area will be secured and available. “As Texas Land Commissioner, I am […]
SEC commissioner Uyeda backs Trump’s plan to end crypto crackdown
SEC Commissioner Mark Ueda talks about the agency's handling of cryptocurrencies on “Morning with Maria.” Republican SEC Chairman Mark Ueda wants to help the Biden administration fulfill President-elect Donald Trump's promise to end the so-called crypto wars, FOX Business has learned. Mr. Ueda has served as a member of the commission since 2022, and told […]
FCC commissioner, Brendan Carrm urges CBS release Kamala Harris ’60 Minutes’ interview transcript
Brendan Carr, the top Republican at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), said the agency is taking seriously a recent formal complaint about CBS's alleged “distortion” of its “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. He claimed that there was. “My colleague at the FCC, a Republican commissioner.” [Nathan] Simington is very proactive about this. […]