Texas’ Democratic governor-elect pledges an ‘emergency’ policy on the first day, plus other top stories

Texas’ Democratic governor-elect says a new policy will take effect on the first day in office. Investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from a fatal Learjet crash. A vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is approaching, and House Republicans warn it could succeed. Nvidia shareholders are suing over allegations involving the CEO and […]
Florida governor-elect Donalds believes frustration with Republicans erupted on Election Day.

Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds said Wednesday that frustration over gas and diesel prices may have hurt Republicans at the polls on Election Day. Asked on “Fox & Friends” why voters were unhappy with the first two years of President Trump’s second term, Donalds pointed to fuel costs and what he described as missed opportunities in […]
Mikie Sherrill, the governor-elect of New Jersey, promises to lead the state in opposition to Trump.

New Jersey Governor-Elect Vows to Resist Trump New Jersey’s Governor-elect, Mikie Sherrill, is determined to position her state at the forefront of opposition against President Trump when she officially takes office on Tuesday. Sherrill, a Democrat who outperformed expectations in last year’s election, emphasized Trump’s role in exacerbating economic issues within the state during a […]
Governor-elect picks former Crockett advisor for key DEI role.

Virginia’s New Chief Diversity Officer Appointed Virginia’s incoming Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, has appointed Dr. Sesha Joy Moon as the state’s Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Moon previously served as the chief brand strategist for Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett. This announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday, ahead […]
Washington governor-elect announces subcommittee to combat Project 2025

Democratic Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he will create a subcommittee within his transition team whose sole purpose will be to fight Project 2025. The transition team expects Project 2025 to be pushed forward by the Trump administration, even though the president-elect sought to distance himself from the controversial proposal during the campaign. […]