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Trump picks billionaire Stephen Feinberg to be Deputy Defense Secretary

December 23, 2024 admin

Stephen Feinberg. File Photo: www.cerberus.com President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday (December 22, 2024) he would nominate billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense. Mr. Feinberg is the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP, a private equity firm that has invested in defense contractors. He served on an intelligence advisory…

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Will Donald Trump’s Nominee Pete Hegseth Run Pentagon?

December 5, 2024 admin

US President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was teetering Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for the powerful role. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News weekend presenter, is under intense pressure over a series of misconduct allegations, including accusations…

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Trump pushes for pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner as ambassador to France

November 30, 2024 admin

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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Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

November 22, 2024 admin

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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Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

November 20, 2024 admin

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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All About Sean Duffy, Donald Trump’s 2nd Cabinet Pick From Fox News

November 19, 2024 admin

Wisconsin, United States: Donald Trump has nominated Fox Business host Sean Duffy to be the next Transportation Secretary. The former congressman will replace Pete Buttigieg in January to oversee a huge federal portfolio of infrastructure spending and transit regulations. Here are 10 facts about Sean Duffy, latest to join Trmp’s Cabinet: Sean Duffy was born…

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Inside Trump’s Cabinet: Appointments And Front-Runners

November 19, 2024 admin

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, health, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking. MARCO RUBIO, secretary of state Trump tapped US Senator Marco…

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Trump names young Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

November 16, 2024 admin

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…

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Donald Trump Cabinet: From vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr to Elon Musk

November 15, 2024 admin

After 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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Photos: Donald Trump’s Cabinet – Who’s Been Picked, Who’s In The Running

November 12, 2024 admin

Washington DC: Donald Trump has begun the process of choosing a cabinet and selecting other high-ranking administration officials following his presidential election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking. Some are in contention for a range of posts….

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