Trump selects Long Island philanthropist, son of a Holocaust survivor, as ambassador to Hungary.
Trump Appoints Long Island Businessman as Ambassador to Hungary President Trump has chosen Benjamin Landa, a Long Island businessman, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary. Landa, 69, who resides in Lawrence and is the child of Holocaust survivors, has been confirmed for this diplomatic role, according to reports. In his words, “For him […]
Zohran Mamdani selects Lina Khan as co-chair for the NYC Mayor transition team.
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani has selected former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to co-chair his transition team, raising eyebrows among tech leaders in New York City. Khan, a 36-year-old Democrat known for her significant lawsuits against companies like Meta and Amazon during her term as FTC chair between 2021 and 2025, made an unexpected appearance […]
Nassau County votes to keep Trump-supported leader as New York City selects a socialist mayor.
Nassau County Reelects Blakeman Amid NYC’s Shift to Leftist Politics In a stark political contrast, Nassau County has reaffirmed its alignment with conservative values by reelecting County Executive Bruce Blakeman, even as New York City embraces the leftist agenda of Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Blakeman, who has garnered support from former President Donald Trump, secured his […]
Morning Minute: Western Union Selects Solana for Stablecoin
GM! Here are the highlights for today: Major cryptocurrencies have dipped by about 1-2% as we approach the FOMC meeting. BTC stands at $113,200. Bitwise’s SOL ETF has broken the record for launch day volume in 2025. Western Union has unveiled a Solana-based stablecoin. MetaMask is launching Season 1 Rewards, offering $30 million in prizes. […]
Trump selects crypto regulator Mike Selig to lead CFTC after retracting nominee
Almost a month after the Trump administration pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination, President Trump has put forward Mike Selig as the new candidate to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). David Sachs, who heads AI and cryptocurrency initiatives at the White House, praised Selig as an “excellent choice” in a Saturday morning announcement. He emphasized […]
Japan selects Takaichi, a supporter of Thatcher, as its first female prime minister
Japan Elects Its First Female Prime Minister As Britain honored the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth last week, Japan made headlines by electing its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday. Takaichi, a 64-year-old politician, is known for her admiration of Thatcher, whom she considers both a personal and political inspiration. The ruling Liberal […]
Trump Selects Opponent for ‘Weak and Pathetic RINO’ Thomas Massie: ‘Run, Ed, Run’
Trump Backs Challenge to Rep. Massie President Donald Trump has frequently expressed his desire to oust Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and it seems he has found a candidate to take on that challenge. Trump has encouraged former Navy SEAL Ed Gallein to enter the race against Massie in the upcoming primary, assuring him of his […]
ESPN selects Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’
New Host for ESPN’s “First Take” ESPN has selected its new host for “First Take.” After a month-long trial, Shea Cornett has been chosen to take over from Molly Kerim, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Molly Kerim, who had been with the show for a decade, abruptly departed from both “First Take” […]
Trump selects Dan Scavino to lead the White House personnel office
Trump Appoints Dan Scavino as New Director of Presidential Personnel President Donald Trump has selected Dan Scavino, currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, to take over the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Scavino is stepping into this role after Sergio Gol, who was recently named ambassador to India. On Saturday, President Trump shared […]
Verizon selects Dan Schulman, the former head of PayPal, as its new CEO
Verizon Appoints Dan Schulman as New CEO Verizon Communications announced on Monday that Dan Schulman, the former CEO of PayPal, will be taking over as the new CEO, replacing Hans Vestberg. This leadership change occurs as the telecom giant navigates a slowdown in growth within the wireless market. This decision comes at a time when […]