Donald Trump to Ring the New York Stock Exchange Bell

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, the ceremonial start of the day’s trading, according to four people with knowledge of his plans.[#item_full_content]

FBI Director Wray to Resign

FBI Director Christopher Wray will resign his post sometime before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January, The New York Times reported Wednesday.[#item_full_content]

San Diego Sheriff Rebuffs Board, Will Work With ICE

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez said she won’t follow a law passed by county supervisors prohibiting the sheriff’s department from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

D.C. Leaders Divided Over Strategy to Deal With Trump

As Republicans prepare to take over the White House, as well as both chambers of Congress, officials in Washington, D.C., are divided over a strategy to confront President-elect Donald Trump with a “resistance” mindset or find ways to work with him.

Mont. Supreme Court Upholds Trans Ruling

A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors will remain temporarily blocked, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, after justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law is likely unconstitutional.

US Budget Deficit Climbs 17% to $367B on Calendar Payment Shifts

The U.S. government posted a $367 billion budget deficit for November, up 17% from a year earlier, as calendar adjustments for benefit payments boosted outlays by some $80 billion compared to the same month in 2023, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.

CEOs Optimistic About Trump Economy

America’s top chief executives are very optimistic President-elect Donald Trump will help create an era of low taxes and fewer regulations.[#item_full_content]