Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected his transition team co-chairs, Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, to lead the Departments of Education and Commerce, respectively.  President Trump’s transition team’s leadership by McMahon and Lutnick has presented a stark contrast to when former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was at the helm during Trump’s first term.  McMahon was […]
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Who Has Trump Nominated For His Second Administration? A Comprehensive List of Trump's Selections

Who Has Trump Nominated For His Second Administration? A Comprehensive List of Trump's Selections

Mateo Guillamont
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November 19, 2024
As President-elect Donald Trump’s second term nears, his prospective cabinet has begun to take shape. Ranging from multi-millionaires to former lawmakers, President Trump’s cabinet nominees hail from diverse sectors of America. Here is a list of Trump’s choices (updated relevantly) to date: Susan Wiles- White House Chief of Staff President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position […]
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Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the Senate to permit recess appointments are becoming the first test of Republican unity behind his administration.  President Trump requested Republican Senators consent to extend the Senate’s recess for the President’s cabinet nominees to be automatically approved. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate […]
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Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Mateo Guillamont
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November 15, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign is condemning Democrat efforts in Pennsylvania to host a recount including undated ballots in the Senate race between Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick.  Despite the Associated Press (AP) having called the Senate race for McCormick, Senator Casey has yet to concede.  Pennsylvania election officials, however, are claiming state […]
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Gaetz DOJ Nomination Incites Resistance Amongst Some Conservatives

Gaetz DOJ Nomination Incites Resistance Amongst Some Conservatives

Mateo Guillamont
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November 14, 2024
US Representative Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) nomination for Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has caught many by surprise, with some Republicans outright rejecting his selection.  Representative Gaetz, a William and Mary law school graduate and loyal ally of President Trump, practiced law for a few years with the Keefe, Anchors & Gordon law firm, where […]
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Trump's Israeli Ambassador Pick Suggests Future Shift in US Policy Towards Israel

Trump's Israeli Ambassador Pick Suggests Future Shift in US Policy Towards Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as his ambassador to Israel.  “Mike has been a great public servant, governor, and leader of faith for many years,” said President Trump via Truth Social. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him.” Huckabee has been […]
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Trump Fills Defense, EPA, Homeland Security, and CIA Slots Within His Cabinet

Trump Fills Defense, EPA, Homeland Security, and CIA Slots Within His Cabinet

Mateo Guillamont
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November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his administration’s leadership as he announces picks for Secretary of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA), Homeland Security Secretary, and Central Intelligence Agency Director.  To lead the Department of Homeland Security, President Trump has chose South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.  Governor Noem has previously served in the South Dakota […]
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Turmoil in The Middle East Continues in Closing Days of Biden Administration as American Forces Are Attacked

Turmoil in The Middle East Continues in Closing Days of Biden Administration as American Forces Are Attacked

Mateo Guillamont
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November 12, 2024
Notwithstanding supporting Israel’s wars against Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, the US is waging a cloaked battle against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria.  The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced yesterday US forces had struck Syrian targets after US military personnel were attacked over the weekend.  “Our message is clear. Attacks against U.S. and coalition partners in […]
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Trump Projected to Terminate Department of Education, 'Send All Education Back to The States'

Trump Projected to Terminate Department of Education, 'Send All Education Back to The States'

Mateo Guillamont
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November 11, 2024
Resurfaced footage from President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign suggests he may be planning to close the Federal Government’s Department of Education once he becomes president.  “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we're doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in […]
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Trump Taps Stefanik and Homan for UN and Immigration Cabinet Positions

Trump Taps Stefanik and Homan for UN and Immigration Cabinet Positions

Mateo Guillamont
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November 11, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has made two more picks for his cabinet, selecting Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as his United Nations ambassador and Tom Homan as his ‘border tsar.’ Representative Stefanik’s ambassadorial role will be key for directing President Trump’s foreign policy.  Stefanik, who will have to be confirmed by the Senate, thanked Trump for entrusting […]
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Musk Reportedly Poised to Influence White House as he Joins Trump on Ukraine Call

Musk Reportedly Poised to Influence White House as he Joins Trump on Ukraine Call

Mateo Guillamont
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November 9, 2024
Tech billionaire Elon Musk allegedly joined President-elect Donald Trump on a recent call with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelesnky, signifying his potential influential role in a future Trump administration.  According to Axios, Musk and President Trump spoke to President Zelensky during Wednesday, where Zelensky congratulated Trump on his electoral victory while Trump reassured Zelensky of the […]
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Trump Selects Susan Wiles as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff

Trump Selects Susan Wiles as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff

Mateo Guillamont
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November 8, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position was given to Susan Wiles, who will serve as the first female chief of staff in history.  Wiles, who managed President’s Trump campaign, has had a successful track record helping Republican candidates win their respective races.  In 2010, she helped US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) win his Florida gubernatorial […]
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Markets Rise in Apparent Celebration of Trump Victory

Markets Rise in Apparent Celebration of Trump Victory

Mateo Guillamont
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November 7, 2024
US stock markets are rallying following President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory earlier this week.  President Trump won a record victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, winning both the electoral and popular votes.  Major US stock indexes rose sharply following Trump’s victory, while the dollar posted historic gains. The dollar rose by about 1.65% against […]
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All Eyes on Trump as He Begins Tapping Cabinet Officials With Rubio and Waltz as Potential Picks

All Eyes on Trump as He Begins Tapping Cabinet Officials With Rubio and Waltz as Potential Picks

Mateo Guillamont
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November 7, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will be swiftly selecting his cabinet in the coming days and weeks, which has stirred speculation as to who will be chosen. Names that have been floated include Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and Representative Mike […]
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Intelligence Community Warns of Attempted Election Interference by Russia and Iran On Eve of Election

Intelligence Community Warns of Attempted Election Interference by Russia and Iran On Eve of Election

Mateo Guillamont
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November 6, 2024
Just hours before Americans head to the polls to participate in a historic presidential election, the US’ intelligence community (IC) has released a warning of potential Russian and Iranian election interference.  The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published […]
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Trump to Return to the White House After Nail-Biting Election Night

Trump to Return to the White House After Nail-Biting Election Night

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
In a stunning electoral victory, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after a tense and closely contested election night. The 2024 presidential race, marked by fierce campaigning and intense voter turnout, saw President Trump securing critical battleground states with razor-thin margins. As the final votes were tallied, the former […]
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Election Day: Oddsmakers Give Trump 60-40 Lead on Election Day

Election Day: Oddsmakers Give Trump 60-40 Lead on Election Day

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
Former President Donald Trump is being forecasted as today’s election winner, according to the latest betting odds by Real Clear Politics.  Over 7 different betting agencies have given President Trump a 60-40 advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump’s odds have trended upward in the days leading up to the presidential election.  Regarding traditional polls, […]
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Rubio Expands Entourage Against Consulting Firms Allegedly Working With the CCP and the US

Rubio Expands Entourage Against Consulting Firms Allegedly Working With the CCP and the US

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is increasing pressure against consulting firms doing business in China while simultaneously working in the US.  Senator Rubio previously called for a federal investigation into American multinational management consulting firm McKinsey & Company for allegations the firm was cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).  Projects McKinsey was involved in […]
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