Many of Trump’s nominees for key roles are his MAGA friends. They’ve also questioned climate change Climate scientists say reducing emissions is the way to slow continued extreme impacts The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024
Shock-and-awe staff picks spark fears of radical Trump administration ‘off and running day one’ A flurry of controversial and extremist picks for Trump’s administration has provoked criticism and made heads spin The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2024
Cuban-American Influence Set to Shape U.S. Latin America Policy in Trump's Second Term Carlos Trujillo, who backed the Bolivia coup, could join forces with Rubio to push hard-line policies on Cuba and Venezuela, reshaping U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba and Latin America. Latin Times · Nov 17, 2024
What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars? While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump’s picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2024
U.S. Relations With Latin America Set For For Larger Role With Marco Rubio As The U.S.'s Top Diplomat Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State would likely strengthen hard-line U.S. policies on Cuba, Venezuela, and immigration Latin Times · Nov 16, 2024
Trump’s family won’t be in the White House, but they’ll be just as influential on the outside There may be fewer Trumps in the White House this time around but ethical questions and party influence will continue to swirl around the famous family, writes Josh Marcus The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego Offers Tips For Democrats To Win Back Latino Voters After 2024 Rout Gallego suggests more personal, community-focused engagement to connect with Latino voters; economic concerns and trust-building on immigration are essential. Latin Times · Nov 16, 2024
Florida's DeSantis Calls for Special Elections to Fill House Seats Emptied By Lawmakers Leaving For Trump Administration The president-elect tapped Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General and Florida Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as National Security Advisor Latin Times · Nov 15, 2024
Trump cabinet picks worry Europe European leaders are worried that some picks signal not only a disdain for NATO, but also professional experience Salon · Nov 15, 2024
Trump Pressures US Senate With Divisive Cabinet Picks Questions -- and, for some, outrage -- intensified over several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks Friday, as Washington awaits announcements for more major positions including head of the FBI and Treasury. International Business Times · Nov 15, 2024
Rick Scott Backs Lara Trump in Her Bid To Fill Marco Rubio's Florida Senate Seat "I hope that's exactly who (Governor Ron DeSantis) picks," said the Florida senator Latin Times · Nov 15, 2024
Lara Trump Considers Senate Run If Asked By Desantis Lara Trump expresses interest in potential U.S. Senate seat in Florida as Senator Rubio may resign for Secretary of State. Republicans show support for her... Top News · Nov 15, 2024
Florida's Political Landscape Shifts With Trump Administration Appointments Florida's political landscape undergoes transformation with key figures considered for top roles in Trump's administration. Top News · Nov 15, 2024
World Update: where Trump’s election leaves Ukraine It would have been interesting to have been a fly on the wall in Volodymyr Zelensky’s office on the morning of November 6 when it became clear that Donald Trump had won the US election. You can’t imagine it would have been an upbeat gathering. A lot will hang on… The Conversation · Nov 15, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: EU cements first ever joint arms purchases in boost for Ukraine €300m fund will help member countries buy defence equipment and increase support to Ukraine; Odesa strike knocks out heating. What we know on day 996
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024 Trump 2.0: are his cabinet picks more extreme than in 2016? Trump’s nominations, including RFK Jr, Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, have left US figures ‘stunned’, and drawn comparisons with eight years ago
Salon · Nov 15, 2024 Lara Trump "would love to" join Senate The president-elect's daughter-in-law is a contender to replace Marco Rubio should he become Secretary of State
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024 Loyalty trumps everything – what we know about the 47th president-elect’s cabinet Of 44 people who served in Donald Tump’s cabinet during his first administration, only four endorsed him for the presidency in 2024. As he told influential podcaster Joe Rogan days before the election, his biggest mistake was to appoint “disloyal people”.
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 Trump Fills Out Cabinet As Divisive Picks Shock Washington All eyes were on Donald Trump's transition team Thursday, after a series of provocative and startling cabinet choices that showed the president-elect's preference for absolute loyalty above experience or expertise.
Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024 Eva Longoria reveals she's fleeing 'dystopian' America following Donald Trump's election win Desperate Housewives star says she is ‘lucky’ to be able to leave US after president-elect’s victory
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024 Marco Rubio: Trump’s foreign policy pick might be a hopeful sign for Nato Almost all of Donald Trump’s nominees for critical positions within his presidential administration have been non-traditional. Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth was just named as Trump’s possible defence secretary. Alongside Elon Musk, pharmaceutical company entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has been tapped to lead a newly named Department of Government Efficiency.
Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024 At the Races: The Leftovers - Roll Call For the most part, candidates who decided to try, try again in 2024 after losing in 2022 simply lost, lost again.
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 Lara Trump Pitches Herself To Replace Marco Rubio As Next Florida Senator "If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida," said the wife of Eric Trump.
The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2024 Line up to kiss the ring! How to join the brownnosers sucking up to Trump Business moguls and world leaders are desperate to weasel into Trump’s good books. It’s humiliating but the payday is worth it
Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024 Lara Trump Pitches Herself As The Next Florida Senator As Marco Rubio Is Confirmed As Secretary Of State Nominee "If I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida," said the wife of Eric Trump