Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council
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‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job like no Pentagon spouse has before.
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Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
The New York Times – Business:Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
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Home Depot Reports Higher Sales, but Its C.E.O. Isn’t There to Spread the News
The New York Times – Business:Investors got a shock last week when the retailer said that Ted Decker, the chief executive, would take a medical leave. Tuesday’s earnings brought a more welcome surprise.
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Who Is the New White House Counsel?
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump appointed his former personal lawyer Will Scharf as White House counsel. Maggie Haberman, our White House correspondent, explains how Scharf might help the president avoid congressional oversight at a critical time.
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Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary
The New York Times – On the Runway:The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.
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Ted Decker, CEO of Home Depot, Is Taking Medical Leave
The New York Times – Business:Ted Decker is expected to return in a few months, and two executives have been appointed to oversee his duties in the interim.
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Trump Picks Project 2025 Co-Author for Role That Would Oversee Any Reflecting Pool Review
The New York Times – On the Runway:Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.
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Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
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Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
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What’s Behind the A.I. Shake-Up at Google
The New York Times – Business:A new role for Demis Hassabis, the head of Google’s artificial intelligence unit, reflects reality at the tech giant. Investors remain worried.