Ex Trump intel official Sue Gordon says bypassing FBI for Cabinet picks is "risky for America"

The FBI says it stopped a possible terrorist attack in Houston

Federal law enforcement officials said Thursday that they stopped a Texas man from carrying out a possible terrorist attack in Houston.

Trump’s pick for defense secretary wants to purge the Pentagon of 'woke' officials

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, said he believes women shouldn’t serve in combat and that he wants to see the military purged of “woke” officials who ...

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Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD for $100m over his murder

Lawsuit alleges law enforcement agencies knew of plot to kill civil rights leader but did not act to stop it. The family of Malcolm X , the militant civil rights leader who was assassinated almost ...

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FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

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World - Financial Times - November 7

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area

Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.

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US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election

A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”

Tech - Wired - October 28

Ex-model who accused Trump of groping her in 1990s says Epstein often spoke of Trump

The ex-model who has accused Donald Trump of groping her in front of Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s shares her observations about Trump and Epstein's relationship.

Trump considers replacing FBI director Christopher Wray

President-elect Donald Trump may replace FBI director Christopher Wray, who he previously appointed in 2017. NBC News's Ken Dilanian reports on how Kash Patel may be under consideration for the job.

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart in the mix for top Trump intel job

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Trump privately praised Hitler and meets 'definition of fascist,' ex-chief John Kelly says

John Kelly, who served as White House chief of staff in the Trump administration, also said his one-time boss had spoken positively about Adolf Hitler while in office.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Stewart Rhodes's ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder

The ex-wife and son of the founder of the Oath Keepers are expressing concern that their safety could be compromised if former President Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes in a potential second term. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump says he’ll put ex-NFL player in charge of US missile shield

Former President Trump told supporters Sunday that he wants to put former NFL player and failed GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in charge of a new missile defense shield if elected. Walker, a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Once They Were Neocons. Now Trump’s Foreign Policy Picks Are All ‘America First.’

President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering nominees who fit more comfortably within his often erratic worldview, in which deal-making reigns over ideology.

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RFK Jr. wants vaccines off market, Trump official says

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump transition team co-chair: RFK Jr. wants vaccines off market Former presidential candidate Robert F. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

What migrants and border officials are saying about Trump's border plans

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants as part of his immigration overhaul. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez ...

Trump Should Not Let Putin Claim Victory in Ukraine, Says NATO Official

Adm. Rob Bauer warned against any peace deal that was too favorable to Russia, arguing that it could undermine American interests.

World - The New York Times - November 10

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

The Big Names Angling for Roles in Trump’s Cabinet

Lobbyists are trying to connect executives with the Trump transition team, and some familiar names are in the mix for top jobs.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

The Week: Trump victory and a new shadow cabinet

Adam, Chris, Alex and Nick take a look at the week’s political news.

Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump Starts Building His Cabinet

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Trump selects Gaetz, Gabbard to join his Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday when he announced he intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be his attorney general. He also selected former Rep. Tulsi ...

What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda

Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.

5 takeaways from Trump's emerging Cabinet

President-elect Trump has made quick work of pulling together a Cabinet and group of senior aides for his incoming administration, roiling Washington with some of his more controversial picks in ...

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Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Trump's Latin America policy to likely focus on controlling migration, former ambassador says

Trump adviser Carlos Trujillo said that the incoming administration will likely have to expand its focus beyond Mexico and the Northern Triangle to stem migration.

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