By Andrew Moran Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s departure in January could transform the U.S. cryptocurrency regulatory landscape. Gensler, a staunch critic of the digital assets industry, confirmed on social media platform X last week that he will resign from his role the day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump and Gensler […]
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Tracking Every Trump Cabinet Pick
By The Epoch Times Staff President-elect Donald Trump is already beginning to finalize his Cabinet roster less than a week after his decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The president’s Cabinet usually includes the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments, including the president’s chief of staff, the secretary of state, and […]
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Special Counsel Jack Smith Drops Trump Election Case, Classified Documents Appeal
By Jack Phillips Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday dropped his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, while also moving to drop his appeal of a judge’s decision in the president-elect’s classified documents case. In a 6-page court filing, Smith’s team argued that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has long argued “that the Constitution […]
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Study Links Constipation to Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
By George Citroner A recent study reveals the connection between constipation and a higher risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), such as heart attacks and strokes. This association was particularly strong in individuals who were also struggling with high blood pressure. This finding emphasizes the importance of proactive health management and lifestyle modifications, particularly […]
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Trump Attends Starship Launch With Musk
By T.J. Muscaro President-elect Donald Trump attended the latest launch of Elon Musk’s Starship on Nov. 19 in South Texas. Reports and speculations emerged earlier about Trump’s attendance. According to The Associated Press, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville and Boca Chica for a VIP visit. That restriction coincided with the […]
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Brief Walks Can Increase Brain Processing Speed: Study
By George Citroner Even brief bursts of everyday physical activity—from climbing stairs to gardening—can immediately boost brain function in middle-aged adults, making them think as quickly as someone four years their junior, a new study has found. Stay Active to Think Faster As we age, our cognitive processing speed—the rate at which we perform mental […]
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AG Merrick Garland Urges Prosecutors to Protect DOJ’s Mission After Leaving Office
By Jack Phillips Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday urged prosecutors to protect the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) “mission,” in his first remarks since President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection for attorney general under his incoming administration. Speaking at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Garland was giving a farewell […]
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Trump Confirms He’s Prepared to Declare National Emergency to Initiate Mass Deportations
By Jack Phillips President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Nov. 18 that he will declare a nationwide emergency to carry out mass deportations of illegal immigrants, a move he frequently proposed while on the campaign trail. Tom Fitton, the head of the conservative legal group Judicial Watch, wrote in a Nov. 9 post on the social […]
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Here’s Why Counting Ballots Takes Longer in California
By Travis Gillmore California elections officials are following new and established state laws and vote tallying processes that some say are extending the time it takes to complete the job of certifying the election. About 1.4 million ballots await counting in the Golden State out of more than 16 million cast as of Nov. 15, […]
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Southwest Airlines Plane Hit by Gunfire Before Takeoff at Dallas Airport
By Aldgra Fredly A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while preparing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field airport in Texas on Friday night, but no injuries were reported from the incident, according to the airline. The Southwest Airlines flight 2494 was taxiing for departure to Indianapolis when a bullet “apparently struck the right […]
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Doug Burgum: 5 Things to Know About Trump’s Pick for Interior Secretary
By John Haughey President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 14 nominated out-going North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to be secretary of the interior. Burgum, 68, a wealthy former software executive, has been married to Kathryn Helgaas since 2016. He has two sons and a daughter from his 1991–2003 marriage to Karen Stoker. One of his hobbies […]
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Trump Taps Attorneys Todd Blanche For Deputy AG, Dean John Sauer for Solicitor General
By Sam Dorman and Nathan Worcester WASHINGTON—President-Elect Donald Trump on Nov. 14 announced three figures to help lead the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including his attorney Todd Blanche for deputy attorney general. Trump also announced his selection of Dean John Sauer as U.S. Solicitor General, and attorney Emil Bove for principal associate deputy attorney […]
