White House sends CFTC, SEC nominations to Senate
President Trump on Thursday nominated two officials each to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Trump nominated Democrat Kristin Johnson and Republican Steven Levine to the SEC, with their respective terms set to expire in 2029 and 2030. Johnson previously served as a commissioner at the CFTC, after former...
ESPN commentator Stephen A Smith has firmly denied rumors suggesting he could become President Donald Trump's next White House press secretary. During a recent 40-minute meeting with Trump at the White House, Smith clearly stated, "No way in hell," when asked about the possibility. The sports broadcaster and Trump have maintained a cordial relationship despite political differences, having met several times over the years.
Their latest encounter occurred a month ago, where they dined together with musician Kid Rock and comedian Bill Maher. Smith's visit reignited discussions about his potential political aspirations, but he had previously stated he was unlikely to seek office due to the challenges it would pose to his career. The meeting also touched on the Republican Party's poor performance in the midterm elections, with Trump attributing it to rising gasoline prices due to the Iran conflict.
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