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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Trump is putting an emphasis on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Should Los Angeles streets, parks and buildings be named after politicians?
Naming parks, plazas and streets after politicians has been a long tradition in L.A., but does it still make sense?
‘A pivotal moment?’ Why many Latino voters in California chose Trump
In part due to economic and border security concerns, Latinos in California appear to have moved toward Donald Trump. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re abandoning the Democratic Party.
Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
Kennedy abandoned his presidential bid after striking a deal to have a role in health policy in the administration.
California victories help Republicans keep control of the U.S. House
Republican representatives in Congress were able to fend off enough California Democrats in close races and flip a few seats elsewhere to help keep the party's majority in the House of Representatives.
Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
Andriana Kugler, a member of the Fed’s board, says economic research shows that an independent central bank typically does a better job keeping inflation low.
Opinion: Trump is stuck with the Fed’s Powell. He needs to make peace
Fed chair can help ensure that high borrowing costs don’t snuff out a housing recovery and weigh down economic growth.
Ted Olson dies at 84; conservative attorney argued on behalf of same-sex marriage cases
The conservative lawyer also was at the center of the 2000 election case that eventually led to George W. Bush's victory over Al Gore.
Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
While Johnson has no serious challenger, he faces dissent within his ranks.
LA releases draft of sanctuary city ordinance meant to counter Trump immigration moves
While the city has prohibited the use of its resources to assist immigration authorities in past years, an ordinance would formally codify such policies.
At Biola University, John Thune was ‘easy to like.’ Now he’s majority leader of the U.S. Senate
Thune, who attended the La Mirada university, played basketball under coach Dave Holmquist, who is still on staff at Biola.
Republicans fend off Democratic challengers in three key Inland Empire races
Republican candidates in three high-profile Inland Empire races for Congress and the state Legislature were either leading or able to fend off Democratic challengers as officials keep counting votes.
Top execs get $1 million paydays at California public pension funds
California's two biggest public pension funds beat their earnings targets last year. That performance boosted pay incentives for executives and investment staff.
What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary
She was vilified this year for a story she told in her book about killing her dog.
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary
Hegseth has served in the military, although he lacks senior military or national security experience.
Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
Trump won in large part because of voters’ frustration with high prices and a sense that the country needs major changes. But when he enters office in January, Trump will inherit an economy primed for growth.
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington.
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the outcome of the election.