President-elect Trump named former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to be his White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar. “In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness,” Trump said in his announcement Thursday evening. “David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas,” he said....

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… -Nevada Dems say ‘working-class’ states need to be prioritized in 2028 primary schedule -Biden aides consider preemptive pardons for Fauci, Schiff and Cheney -Republicans slam Biden migrant parole program: ‘Rife with fraud’ Many Americans don’t trust the federal government, and Elon Musk...

Pete Hegseth, the former National Guard officer who President-elect Trump has tapped to lead the Department of Defense, said he’s had “great” conversations with senators amid efforts to shore up his confirmation and was “standing right here in this fight.” On Thursday, Hegseth said he refused to back down from a fight as his nomination remains in limbo amid drinking and sexual misconduct allegations. He has denied any...