US President-elect Donald Trump is unveiling key appointments for his incoming administration, offering a glimpse of his priorities as he prepares to assume office. Trump has named Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Pete Hegseth, a veteran and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, as secretary of defense. Former Arkansas Governor … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a newly created “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second term. Trump praised the two men, stating, “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to form his administration, appointing key allies to vital roles as he works to fast-track his policy agenda before his inauguration. Within days of his election victory, Trump has begun filling critical positions, choosing well-known loyalists and signaling his intention to bypass Senate confirmations for some appointments. Among … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik as his pick for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In a statement, Trump expressed his confidence in Stefanik, saying, “I am honoured to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter, a U.S.-born former chief of staff in the Finance Ministry, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. “Yechiel Leiter is an exceptional diplomat with strong oratory skills and a deep knowledge of American culture and politics,” Netanyahu announced in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S … Read more
A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a policy designed to aid undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in securing legal status, marking a setback for outgoing President Joe Biden and potentially impacting nearly half a million eligible individuals. This ruling follows Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, which was largely fueled by promises to tighten immigration controls … Read more
Following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is advocating for his state’s controversial surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, to potentially join Trump’s administration. DeSantis hinted at the prospect on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, suggesting Dr. Ladapo as a candidate to lead the U.S. Department of Health and … Read more
Vivian Wilson, the 20-year-old transgender daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has announced plans to leave the United States in response to Donald Trump’s recent election win. In a post on Threads, Wilson expressed her unease about the political climate under Trump’s leadership, according to the UK’s Daily Mail. “I don’t see my future in … Read more
Donald Trump, following his win in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, is set to begin selecting his cabinet and key officials for top positions within his administration. This marks the beginning of preparations for his return to the White House, where pivotal decisions on defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration, and economic policies are expected. Reports … Read more