“A portfolio of subsidiaries is something that we believe is our sweet spot, said Christian Athanasoulas, KPMG's tax practice leader.

As we continue our annual tradition of identifying 10 key business and human rights issues for the next year, our predictive powers are amply tested by the current geopolitical climate. But we draw strength from Human Rights Day and offer our top 10 business and human rights and sustainability topics for 2026.

"I would tell my younger self to be patient and keep preparing for your opportunity. I wanted the success to come overnight, and when it didn't, I felt frustrated. Looking back on it now, I can see all the dots that were connecting. When my opportunities came, I was well prepared to take advantage of them."

"In an ideal world, the administration and Senators Kim and Booker would put their heads together and come up with a list of names who are mutually acceptable. But no one is holding their breath for that," said Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University in Lawrenceville.

Eric Grant, a former Hicks Thomas litigator, had been serving as U.S. attorney under a 120-day appointment from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.