Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar
The wealthy tech entrepreneur will take on a newly created role advising the Trump administration on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
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Trump Names Georgia Ex-Senator David Perdue for US Ambassador to China
If confirmed by the Senate, Perdue will play a key role in managing the relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies.
Bitcoin Hits $100,000 For First Time
The cryptocurrency soared through the mark to a peak of $103,800, having enjoyed a blistering rally since the November 5 election of Trump, who pledged on the campaign trail to make the United States the “bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world”.
Trump Picks Veteran Washington Attorney Paul Atkins to Head US Securities Regulator
An announcement from the Trump transition noted that Atkins had been co-chairman of the Digital Chamber of Commerce, which promotes the use of digital assets, since 2017.
Trump Names Billionaire Investment Banker Warren Stephens For US Ambassador To Britain
Stephens, whose investment bank Stephens Inc is based in the southern state of Arkansas, has since funneled money into a political action committee that backed Trump’s 2024 election campaign.
Trump Says Will ‘Block’ Nippon Steel From Taking Over US Steel
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would “block” a planned takeover of US Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, a deal worth $14.9 billion including debts.
Trump Team Reports Bomb Threats To Cabinet Nominees
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday.
Trump Cleared of Federal Indictment As Judge Dismisses 2020 Election Case
The special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case this month after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 presidential election.
Loyalist Gaetz Withdraws as Trump Attorney General Pick
Right-wing firebrand Matt Gaetz on Thursday pulled out of the confirmation process to become US attorney general, pitching Donald Trump’s…
Trump Names Former Wrestling Executive as Education Secretary
Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, on Tuesday to lead the Department of Education, which he has pledged to abolish.
