Why Noem got the Homeland Security job
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s ascension to Homeland Safety secretary-in-waiting got here as a shock in some quarters. In spite of everything, the previous member of Congress hasn’t labored within the division and doesn’t have a legislation enforcement background. However she benefited from the assist of two of Donald Trump’s key advisers: his 2016 marketing campaign chief Corey Lewandowski, and his incoming Border Czar Tom Homan. Each advocated for her…
Trump taps dark horse Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Tulsi Gabbard to function his director of nationwide intelligence, a shock transfer that will place an intelligence novice some see as sympathetic to Moscow in command of the nation’s $70 billion spy equipment. The previous Democratic consultant from Hawaii give up the celebration in late 2022 and later grew to become a fixture in conservative media. She endorsed Trump in August, and campaigned for him…
‘People are begging’: Trump admin wannabes vie for jobs in White House
There's the official, adviser-run Donald Trump transition. After which there is a parallel universe of MAGA hangers-on making an attempt to wedge their means in. A cadre of Palm Seashore Instagram influencers and different MAGA keyboard warriors are launching public bids for jobs in Trump’s administration because the president-elect's high advisers and distinguished donors have convened to find out who will probably be within the subsequent White Home. A few…
Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint Sen. Marco Rubio to function secretary of State, in line with two folks knowledgeable of the choice. If confirmed for the function, Rubio could deliver some extra conventional GOP views into Trump’s overseas coverage orbit. The Florida Republican has hawkish views on many U.S. foes, however he has additionally championed sustaining alliances, resembling NATO. It’s unclear whether or not Rubio would endorse large-scale cuts…
The big takeaway from Trump’s whirlwind round of personnel announcements
Donald Trump is sending a message to anybody hoping to work along with his second White Home: Dissenters needn't apply. In a rapid-fire collection of edicts and late-night social media posts over the past 72 hours, Trump made clear to Washington he plans to stack his second administration with loyalists and expects Republicans on Capitol Hill and elsewhere to fall in line. The incoming president on Monday tapped three of…
Trump picks House ally Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Home Republican Convention Chair Elise Stefanik of New York to be his subsequent ambassador to the United Nations. “I'm honored to appoint Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cupboard as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations," Trump stated. "Elise is an extremely sturdy, powerful and sensible America First fighter." With Stefanik, Trump is elevating a fierce critic of the U.N. as his emissary to…
A pragmatist with a pugnacious streak: How Kamala Harris’ legal philosophy could shape her presidency
If Kamala Harris is elected president, she’ll be the fourth Democratic president in a row with a regulation diploma. However in contrast to Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Invoice Clinton — all of whom received into politics early of their careers and spent little or no time working towards regulation — Harris has intensive expertise within the authorized trenches. Her early-career courtroom expertise as a prosecutor has knowledgeable her views…
Harris congratulates Trump on winning the presidential race
Kamala Harris has known as Donald Trump to congratulate him on profitable the 2024 presidential election, in keeping with a senior Harris aide. The vp talked concerning the significance of a peaceable switch of energy and being a president for all Individuals, the aide stated. Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung stated in an announcement that Trump acknowledged Harris' “energy, professionalism, and tenacity all through the marketing campaign, and each leaders agreed…
Trump and Biden to meet Nov. 13 in the Oval Office
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. within the Oval Workplace, the White Home introduced Saturday morning. White Home Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre didn't present further particulars within the press launch. The assembly between the present and future president is normal process through the presidential transition — however Trump didn't invite Biden to the White Home after shedding the 2020 election and has never…
Biden team prepares to rush last-minute aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration is planning to hurry the final of over $6 billion remaining in Ukraine safety help out the door by Inauguration Day, because the outgoing group prepares for the weapons movement to finish as soon as President-elect Donald Trump takes workplace. The plan, described by two administration officers who had been granted anonymity to debate inside issues, is the one possibility the White Home has to maintain sending…
