April 8, 2025
Politics

Trump Selects South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to Lead Homeland Security

In a move reinforcing his tough stance on illegal immigration, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The appointment signals Trump’s commitment to stringent immigration policies and further emphasizes his drive to tighten national security measures. At 52, Noem is a staunch […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Choice for Defense Secretary

In selecting Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host and military veteran, to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a prominent conservative figure with a strong following, both in the media and the military community. Hegseth, 44, has built a close relationship with Trump over the years, partly due to the president-elect’s […]

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Trump to Appoint William McGinley as White House Counsel

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that William McGinley will serve as his White House counsel. McGinley, a seasoned figure in Republican legal circles, previously held the role of White House Cabinet secretary during Trump’s first term before resigning in 2019 to return to private practice. He is currently a partner at Holtzman Vogel. […]

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Trump Announces Plans to Nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to nominate South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his choice for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to sources familiar with the decision. “Kristi has been very strong on Border Security,” Trump said in a statement, emphasizing her commitment to protecting the U.S. border. “I have […]

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Trump to Meet with House Republicans as Biden Initiates Power Transfer

Donald Trump is set to meet with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, following a planned meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House—a gesture that marks the traditional beginning of the presidential power transfer. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed Trump’s Capitol visit during a press conference on Tuesday, where he celebrated the […]

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Biden to Welcome Trump at White House in Symbolic Step Toward Peaceful Power Transfer

President-elect Donald Trump is set to visit the White House on Wednesday, marking his first return since being voted out of office, for a symbolic meeting with President Joe Biden to underscore the importance of a peaceful transfer of power. In a notable shift from 2020, when Trump did not extend the same courtesy to […]

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Senate Republicans Set to Elect New Leader Following Mitch McConnell’s Departure

Senate Republicans are set to gather behind closed doors on Wednesday to choose their new leader, concluding a closely contested race that has highlighted divisions within the party. The three candidates vying for leadership include Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the current Republican whip; Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a former whip; and Sen. […]

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Trump’s Defense Appointment Shocks the Pentagon, Sparking Concerns Over Fox News Host’s Experience

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump shocked the defense establishment by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, a choice that bypassed many seasoned national security figures in favor of a largely untested candidate on the global stage. Hegseth, an Army National Guard captain and conservative co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend,” is […]

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China Quietly Concerned About Trump’s Return to Office

In a statement on Wednesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, reaffirmed that China’s approach to the U.S. remains rooted in principles of “mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.” This statement highlights China’s intention to maintain a stable relationship with the U.S., even as analysts and citizens express concerns about potential challenges under […]

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George Clooney Criticized by Democrats for Turning on Biden

George Clooney is under fire from disillusioned Democrats after calling for President Joe Biden to exit the 2024 presidential race. The actor, known for his roles in Ocean’s Eleven and his political activism, urged Biden to step aside in a July New York Times op-ed, asserting that “we are not going to win in November […]

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