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Charles Kushner. File | Photo Credit: AP President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday (November 30, 2024) that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Mr. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Mr. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, […]
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President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (November 21, 2024) he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. Ms. Bondi has been an outspoken defender of Trump. She […]
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President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Mr. Trump has promised to dismantle. He also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health […]
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File picture of Karoline Leavitt speaking to the media | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday (November 15, 2024) named Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary. Ms. Leavitt, 27, would replace Karine Jean-Pierre as the White House Press Secretary on January 20, 2025 when Mr. Trump takes oath as the 47th […]
Continue ReadingAfter being elected as the 47th President of the United States Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign President-elect Mr. Trump has turned to a head-spinning mix of candidates, many of whom are his personal […]
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President-elect Donald Trump and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. File. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next Homeland Security Secretary, two sources familiar with the decision said on Tuesday (November 12, 2024). Ms. Noem, once seen as a possible running mate for […]
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File picture of Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio in Raleigh, North Carolina | Photo Credit: Reuters Donald Trump is expected to tap U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be his Secretary of State, sources said on Monday (November 11, 2024), putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America’s […]
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File picture of U.S. Representative Michael Waltz | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has asked Representative Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday (November 11, 2024). The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill […]
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This combination photo shows Nikki Haley, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, left, speaking in Taipei, Taiwan, Aug. 21, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo) President-elect Donald Trump ruled out two of his previous Cabinet members — […]
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