Trump nominates Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump surprised political observers on Tuesday night by nominating Fox News personality Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. “Pete has dedicated his life as a warrior for our military and our country,” Trump, 78, said in a statement. “Pete is tough, smart, and a true believer in America First. With Pete in command, […]
Trump nominates Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been selected to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel in the Trump administration. Mr. Huckabee, an ordained Baptist minister, is among a growing list of strong Israel supporters announced or reported to be sworn into the incoming Trump administration. President Trump has vowed […]
Activist investor Elliott takes Southwest fight to shareholders, nominates eight directors
Elliott Investment Management is calling for a special stockholder meeting to take the fight to Southwest Airlines to investors and vote on new director candidates who will ultimately steer the company's strategy. Elliott has taken the highly unusual step of convening the meeting, which it has been telegraphing for weeks after concluding that the airline's […]
Jockeying begins over Vance’s Senate seat after Trump nominates running mate
MILWAUKEE — Behind-the-scenes maneuvering over who will replace Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio in the Senate is already underway just hours after former President Donald Trump named the first-term senator as his running mate. Names already being floated, Fox News Digital has heard, include Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy […]