Trump makes good on campaign’s tough trade talk
Reflecting his deep-seated skepticism about free trade and declaring that the policy of his Administration is “… to represent the […]
Federal Government Affairs
Trump elevates net neutrality critic to FCC chair
After reports surfaced of a meeting between then sitting Republican Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Commissioner Ajit Pai and the then […]
Trump pick for SEC a sharp contrast to predecessors
Signaling his intention to shift the focus of the Securities and Exchange Commission toward deregulation and reducing regulatory burden as […]
Trump names turn-around pro Ross for Commerce
The selection this month of billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as Commerce Secretary designate continues a notable trend for President-elect Donald […]
WWE co-founder McMahon tapped to lead US small business agency
Meet the formidable Linda McMahon, the former President and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (“WWE”) and President-elect Donald Trump’s selection […]
Goldman trader Cohn to be top economic voice in Trump White House
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Gary Cohn, a 17 year veteran of Goldman Sachs and a former Goldman commodities trader, to be the director […]
Trump creates new foreign policy post for longtime aide
President-elect Trump recently named Jason D. Greenblatt, an Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Trump Organization who […]
The man behind the man behind the man: Pence chief Josh Pitcock
Vice President-elect Mike Pence this week named longtime aide Josh Pitcock to serve as chief of staff. The mild-mannered Pitcock […]
A Coats for all seasons: former ambassador, US senator tapped to oversee intelligence community
President-elect Trump has tapped Dan Coats, a former member of the US House of Representatives (R-IN 4th), former US Ambassador […]
With Friedman pick, Trump presages sea change in US-Israel policy
Making a selection that signals the true sea change in U.S. policy toward Israel and the Middle East that will […]
The probable versus the promised as power changes in Washington
The 115th Congress kicked off on January 3 with Republicans in control of both the legislative and regulatory agenda in […]
Trump selects Bush 43 White House veteran Bossert for key homeland security role
Tom Bossert, former Deputy Assistant for Homeland Security to President George W. Bush, will serve as Assistant to the President […]