Protesters in Pakistan’s restive northwest chanted anti-government slogans and tensions flared Friday after funeral prayers were held for 42 Shiite Muslims who were ambushed and killed by gunmen a day earlier in one of the region’s deadliest such assaults in recent years. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...President-elect Donald Trump is interviewing candidates for the role of FBI director, incoming Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday in the clearest indication yet that the new administration is looking to replace current director Christopher Wray. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo he has. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...Iran’s foreign minister is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusation that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind an effort to kill President-elect Donald Trump. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...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…
Read More...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…
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