Tag: Biden Transition

In the week following Trump's surprise victory, Fannie and Freddie shares have exploded higher, from around $1.50 each before the election to over $3. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Market hoping Trump can free Fannie, Freddie

Joseph Lawler · November 16, 2016 5:01 am

Starting in January, President-elect Trump will have a unique opportunity to pack the Federal Reserve with hard money officials. Meanwhile, Vice President-elect Pence is one of the more hawkish voices in the modern Republican Party. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Beltway Confidential

Why President Trump will fumigate the Fed

Tommy Behnke · November 16, 2016 5:01 am

Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards said Tuesday her group has received more than 160,000 donations over the past few days in an "unprecedented" surge of support. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Planned Parenthood donations spike after Trump win

Paige Winfield Cunningham · November 16, 2016 5:01 am

You’re fired: Trump vows to cut all lobbyists from transition team

Anna Giaritelli · November 16, 2016 4:58 am

President-elect Trump is considering Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas for U.S. attorney general in his administration, according to a source who told Bloomberg late Tuesday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Report: Trump considering Cruz for attorney general

Anna Giaritelli · November 16, 2016 3:04 am

Trump and his family slipped out of Trump Tower and dined at 21 Club on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Riggs, reporter for Bloomberg Radio, via Twitter)

The Trumps ditch the press for dinner

Sarah Bedford · November 16, 2016 2:55 am

At the top of the list is Jeff Holmstead, the longest serving EPA air chief who served under former President George W. Bush. He is currently a partner at the Bracewell law firm in Washington. (Screen shot)

Energy and Environment

Trump’s shortlist to head EPA

John Siciliano · November 16, 2016 1:00 am

Los Angeles billionaire Tom Barrack and billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson have been selected to lead Trump's inaugural committee. (AP Photos)

Billionaires Barrack and Adelson to lead Trump’s inaugural committee

Gabby Morrongiello · November 15, 2016 11:12 pm

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Victoria Lipnic, a commissioner at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, for labor secretary in his administration. (EEOC.gov)

‘Pragmatic conservative’ reportedly up for Labor Cabinet position

Sean Higgins · November 15, 2016 11:03 pm

Trump, Cruz hold surprise meeting in New York

Gabby Morrongiello · November 15, 2016 10:58 pm

"[I]f ... he is going to fight the terrorists, of course we are going to be ally, natural ally in that regard with the Russian, with the Iranian, with many other countries," Bashar al-Assad said. (AP Photo)

National Security

Report: Assad calls Trump a ‘natural ally’ if he fights ‘terror’

Sarah Bedford · November 15, 2016 10:02 pm

"I think everyone is glad it's over," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: America is glad election is over

Susan Ferrechio · November 15, 2016 9:41 pm