Vance Tries to Bridge a Republican Divide Between Populists and Tech Leaders

Vance Tries to Bridge a Republican Divide Between Populists and Tech Leaders

Vice President JD Vance made an explicit attempt on Tuesday to bridge warring factions within the Republican Party, arguing that the “tensions” between the populist and tech wings of the conservative movement could be overcome. Mr. Vance’s remarks, delivered at a technology conference in Washington, amounted to the most intentional effort from the administration to … Read more

Trump Appoints Michael Flynn, Walt Nauta and Other Allies to Oversee U.S. Military Academies

Trump Appoints Michael Flynn, Walt Nauta and Other Allies to Oversee U.S. Military Academies

President Trump moved on Monday to stack the boards overseeing U.S. military service academies with conservative activists and political allies, including Michael T. Flynn and Walt Nauta, who were charged in connection to earlier investigations of Mr. Trump and his presidential campaign. Mr. Nauta, a military aide working as a White House valet while Mr. … Read more

How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump

How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump

Donald J. Trump’s electoral victory alarmed most New York Democrats — but not Eric Adams. For Mr. Adams, the mayor of New York City who had been criminally indicted and faced political isolation, it was a golden opportunity. In the weeks before the presidential inauguration, Mr. Adams cozied up to Mr. Trump, his political allies … Read more