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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

November 11, 2024 People, positions, Trump, Here, picked0 comment

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here’s a look at who he’s selected so far. Susie Wiles, chief of staff Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and its de facto manager. Wiles has a background in Florida politics. She helped Ron DeSantis win his first race for Florida governor. Six years later, she was key to Trump’s defeat of him…

Trump Signals That He’s Serious About Mass Deportation

November 11, 2024 Mass., about, He's, Signals, Trump, Serious, deportation0 comment

Was Donald Trump serious about his most draconian plans for a second term? That question shadowed his whole campaign, as commentators questioned whether he’d really attempt to deport millions of immigrants or impose tariffs above 60 percent. If personnel is policy, as the Ronald Reagan–era maxim states, then the president-elect is deadly serious. Last night, he announced that Tom Homan, who was the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first Trump administration, will serve as a “border czar.” And CNN reports that Stephen Miller, the leading immigration…

Reclaiming the American Frontier Spirit

November 11, 2024 'Spirit, Frontier, Reclaiming, American0 comment

The following is an excerpt from Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts’ new book, “Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America,” released Nov. 12. Have you ever driven through a blizzard in Wyoming? Your field of vision doesn’t extend more than twenty feet. There are only the storm and the road, except for the occasional butte or buffalo. Silence descends on the glacier-carved valleys as ice and snow pile up and muffle all sound. The grizzlies seek shelter. You want to do the same. The frontier is dangerous. It…

ROUNDUP: Trump and Stein Double Down on National Abortion Bans, Republicans Deploy Dirty Third-Party Tricks

November 11, 2024 Double, Roundup, Trump, Dirty, bans, deploy, Tricks, Republicans, thirdparty, down, Stein, abortion, National0 comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz make their final pitch to voters about their positive vision for America, Republicans and third-party candidates are doubling down on passing a national abortion ban and restrictions on reproductive freedom. Republicans across the country are also engaging in dirty tricks to deceive voters in the final stretch. Just yesterday, Donald Trump intimated that he would tap Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to handle policy related to women’s health. For those keeping score at home, RFK Jr. said that he…

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Donald Trump can’t become US President without Kamala Harris’ approval

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 Adminelection certification, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol, electoral college process, Harris override electoral votes, 2025 joint session of Congress, confirmation of Trump's win, certification of the election0 comment

By Gulam Jeelani US Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the Presidential elections on Wednesday — hours after congratulating her rival, Donald Trump. However, Trump will officially be declared President of the United States by his opponent, Harris, who will announce it as vice president, per the country’s electoral rules. Republican nominee Trump is all set to be the 47th President of the United States after defeating Democrat Harris in a historic race to the White House. A final confirmation of Trump’s win will happen through the Electoral College process in…

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Susie Wiles named White House chief of staff by President-elect Trump

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 AdminSusie Wiles, Trump chief of staff, Trump cabinet picks, President-elect Trump, Ms. Wiles 67, president chief of staff0 comment

Susie Summerall Wiles has been named to serve as his chief of staff, a move that will make her the first woman to hold the critical role. She is Mr. Trump’s first Cabinet-level pick. His transition team is at work helping the incoming president fill other top positions and thousands of lower roles in his new administration, which begins in just 74 days. The selection of Ms. Wiles, 67, was largely expected. She is credited with helping Mr. Trump succeed in his third presidential race. The former president won a…