ben sasse in academia and politics

Ben Sasse, a Republican figure who has moved between public service and higher education, has spent years navigating the crossroads of policy and scholarship. He served as the U.S. senator from Nebraska from 2015 to 2023, and he was the 13th president of the University of Florida from February 2023 until July 2024, a tenure … Read more

melodee buzzard updates in missing child case

A 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was last seen on Oct. 9 near the Colorado-Utah border, setting off a two-month missing-person investigation that ended with investigators locating her body in Utah and arresting her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, on suspicion of killing her daughter. Authorities described the case as unfolding with a diligent search across multiple states, aided … Read more

nuno loureiro named MIT PSFC director

Nuno F. Loureiro, the Herman Feshbach (1942) Professor of Physics and a Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, has been named director of the university’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC). The May 1, 2024 announcement highlighted his leadership role within MIT’s broader plasma and fusion communities, and noted that he joined MIT … Read more

karoline leavitt: Trump era press secretary

Karoline Leavitt has stepped into one of Washington’s most watched roles, becoming the 36th White House press secretary on January 20, 2025, under President Donald Trump. The appointment places the Republican communications veteran at the forefront of the administration’s messaging, succeeding Karine Jean-Pierre and guiding daily briefings as the White House seeks to advance a … Read more

susie wiles as Trump chief of staff

Susie Wiles has been appointed the 32nd White House Chief of Staff, taking office on January 20, 2025, under President Donald Trump. The move places a longtime Republican operative at the center of a White House team that includes deputies such as Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair, Taylor Budowich, Beau Harrison, and Nick Luna, … Read more