Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone his Hollywood envoys
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Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood
Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...The Hill - 4d -
You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors
The president-elect’s latest trio of mischievous appointments show his genius for trolling the celebrity-woke community. Donald Trump has permitted himself the delicious pleasure of trolling ...The Guardian - 4d -
'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion
President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.NBC News - 4d -
Trump names pick for Air Force secretary
President-elect Trump on Thursday named Troy Meink, a top spy chief who has previously served as a missile engineer, as his pick for secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement on Truth ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump names Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood
President-elect Donald Trump has named Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson as "special ambassadors" to Hollywood. Their job duties are unclear.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Trump Taps Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as Hollywood ‘Ambassadors’
The president-elect said the actors would be his “eyes and ears” with the goal of helping the entertainment industry, which he said had lost business to foreign countries.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump wants Stallone, Gibson to be Hollywood special envoys
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys to Hollywood. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - 5d -
Trump taps Voight, Gibson and Stallone as 'special envoys' to Hollywood
President-elect Trump is leaning on some of his famous friends to influence Hollywood, tapping actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone to serve as "special ambassadors" to the ...The Hill - 5d -
Mel Gibson: 'Crazy' that firefighters not informed of water issue
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Trump's Canada and Greenland Threats Imperil China Fight, Says Departing Envoy
Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, also said he was leaving his post with deep concerns about the future of relations with China.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Kalshi names Donald Trump Jr. as strategic advisor to prediction market firm
The president-elect's eldest son's growing business footprint now includes the prediction market platform that rose to prominence during the 2024 election.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire
Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges and other LA celebrities lose homes to wildfires
Their homes have been destroyed by the wind-driven fires that are ravaging communities in California.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not releasedFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Bob Dylan Is Having a Hollywood Moment. His No. 1 Hater Is Ready.
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Mel Gibson: Loss of Malibu home in LA fires 'devastating'
Gibson says he was recording the Joe Rogan podcast in Texas when he learned his neighborhood was on fire.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Mel Gibson one of a host of celebrities whose homes have burned
The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson blast Newsom over fires: 'You've ruined this state'
Podcaster Joe Rogan and actor Mel Gibson blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over recent wildfires in the Golden State. “In 2019, I think Newsom said, ‘You know, I’m gonna take care of the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Xi to send top-level China envoy to Trump’s inauguration
Unusual diplomatic overture comes as Beijing braces for escalating tensions with new administrationFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?
Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
House Republican: Gulf of Mexico name less important than Trump's actions
Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said President-elect Trump’s musing about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is less important than his actions in the region, particularly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says
A visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said TuesdayABC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump says he plans to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is planning on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America."CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Jon Stewart: Harris overseeing Trump win certification 'like attending your own funeral'
Jon Stewart says Vice President Harris overseeing President-elect Trump's electoral victory as a tally of states was read on the House floor Monday had a funereal feeling to it. Harris ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump critic named new Washington archbishop
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, a critic of President-elect Trump, was named the new archbishop of Washington on Monday. Pope Francis named McElroy, who is the bishop of San Diego, to replace Cardinal ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
GrabAGun names Donald Trump Jr. as adviser in bid to lift stock-listing visibility
GrabAGun on Monday named Donald J. Trump Jr. an adviser and announced he will be an equity shareholder once the online gun retailer goes public in the coming months to become the latest stock with ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?
When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time aroundFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.BBC News - Jan. 1
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