DeSantis ‘not in a hurry’ to pick Rubio’s Senate replacement amid Lara Trump push

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reportedly delaying the process of naming Sen. Marco Rubio's successor, but allies of Donald Trump have suggested that the president-elect's successor be the president-elect's successor as secretary of state. 's daughter, Lara Trump. . Mr. DeSantis, a 46-year-old former and likely future rising star in the Republican Party, challenged Mr. […]

State lawmakers, companies prepare to push back against DEI, ‘woke’ initiatives: experts

Exclusive: Some state legislatures and companies will roll back key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in place in nearly every major U.S. industry, including the military, according to experts and Republican attorneys general. Preparations are underway. Last week, the topic of DEI was in the news again after a heated exchange between lawmakers during […]

Nets were hoping Ben Simmons would push offense, but he hasn’t

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said early in the season that he expected Ben Simmons to be aggressive and shoot double-digits every night. So far, Simmons has never achieved his goal. Simmons is coming off a second hip surgery and has declared himself healthy for the first time in years, which begs the […]

Trump encounters Senate GOP limits with failed Gaetz AG push

President-elect Trump's unfortunate nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to head the Department of Justice points to potential limitations in swaying candidates and interacting with Senate Republicans. It was an early sign that Trump's room for maneuver was shrinking. His cabinet was installed. President Trump, buoyed by his election victory earlier this month, nominated […]

China Tariffs Will Not Push Up Walmart’s Prices

What Target Says About Walmart Target's plight conveys the following message: People who think Walmart will raise prices In response to President-elect Donald Trump's likely increase in tariffs on imports from China. Message: That's not happening. Target's stock price plummeted Sales fell more than 21% on Wednesday, the biggest drop since the pandemic-era plunge in […]