President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Russell Vought, a co-author of Project 2025 and former OMB director, to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Trump praised Vought as a strong advocate for cost-cutting and deregulation, emphasizing his role in advancing the America First Agenda. If confirmed, Vought will oversee budgetary matters and the implementation of Trump's policies across federal agencies.
Trump"s promises of a federal workforce overhaul could significantly impact Washington, D.C."s economy, which relies heavily on government jobs. Local leaders express concern over potential job relocations and cuts, fearing a downturn in economic activity as downtown office vacancies remain high. Despite past efforts to reduce federal presence, the number of federal employees in the region has actually increased during Trump"s previous term.
Political scientist Christoph Frei discusses the implications of the US elections, highlighting Donald Trump's predictable behavior in debates and his potential impact on American democracy. He warns that Trump may seek to alter the political system to enhance presidential power, while also addressing the complexities of the Ukraine conflict and its effects on Europe and Switzerland's security and trade relations. The unpredictability of a Trump presidency raises concerns about multilateral trade and the reliability of the US as a security partner for Europe.
In the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris aims to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and protect reproductive rights, promising to restore Roe v. Wade and support drug price negotiations. In contrast, former President Donald Trump opposes the ACA and emphasizes state control over abortion, while his stance on drug pricing remains unclear. Both candidates are vying for voter support on key health policy issues, including insulin copay caps and pharmacy benefit manager reform.
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