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How the Trump administration can support democracy in Venezuela
Democracy activists need international support to intensify public pressure on the regime from within Venezuela.The Hill - 17h -
He’s anti-democracy and pro-Trump: the obscure ‘dark enlightenment’ blogger influencing the next US administration
Key figures in the incoming administration follow Curtis Yarvin, who’s pushing for an autocratic takeover of the US. Curtis Yarvin is hardly a household name in US politics. But the ...The Guardian - 20h -
Democratic senator says Trump’s plan to ‘cripple our democracy’ underway
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) said President-elect Trump’s plan to “cripple our democracy” is already underway. In a lengthy post thread on social platform X on Tuesday, Murphy argued that ...The Hill - 3d -
Kennedy hits Capitol Hill to win support for Trump administration confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., hit Capitol Hill Monday in a bid to bolster his chances of leading the Health and Human Services Department for President-elect Donald Trump.ABC News - 4d -
‘Trump has been explicit about revenge’: Asif Kapadia on his new film about the threat to democracy
The man behind Amy and Senna has turned his attention to ‘techno-authoritarianism’ in the genre-defying 2073. He talks to our journalist – one of the movie’s unlikely stars – about the events that ...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
How we can save Georgian democracy
John McCain's last visit to Georgia in 2017 was a testament to his belief in Georgian democracy and freedom, and current Georgian Dream's actions have led to a loss of international legitimacy and ...The Hill - Dec. 14 -
Trump Backs a Longshoremen’s Union That Supported Him
President-elect Donald J. Trump is supporting the International Longshoremen’s Association, which could strike soon if it doesn’t reach a deal on automation with employers.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
F.A.A. Administrator Will Resign Before Trump Takes Office
Mike Whitaker, who runs the Federal Aviation Administration, is leaving the leadership position after serving only one year of a five-year term.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
How Trump can exert influence the day after a cease-fire in Ukraine
Achieving a genuine cease-fire will be an extremely complex process, requiring meticulous oversight by the U.S. and its allies.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
FAA administrator to resign on Trump swearing-in
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is leaving at the start of President-elect Trump’s term, a source familiar with his plans told The Hill. Whitaker will resign on ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
A Wish List From CEOs for the Trump Administration
The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council has plenty of advice for the incoming president. Here are their requests for the economy, healthcare, technology and energy.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Trump's administration set to have unprecedented number of billionaires
Once President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, an unprecedented number of billionaires will make up his incoming administration. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins "The ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Almost half of Ukrainians now support Trump: Poll
Almost half of Ukrainians now support President-elect Trump as he is set to take the Oval Office next month, according to a poll released on Tuesday. The new national survey, commissioned by New ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
What the oil and gas industry wants from Trump and how his administration might deliver it
The president-elect is setting up a new National Energy Council with the goal of "U.S. energy dominance."CNBC - Dec. 10 -
What the oil and gas industry wants from Trump and how his administration might deliver it
The oil and gas industry has a “to do” list for President-elect Donald Trump.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
How low-income DC residents can benefit from a second Trump administration
Mayor Muriel Bowser is open to working with the incoming Trump administration to benefit working-class residents of Washington, D.C., with potential areas for collaboration.The Hill - Dec. 8 -
More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial
With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.
Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Biden administration announces almost $1 billion in additional weapons support for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced on Saturday nearly $1 million in arms support for Ukraine, the Department of Defense said in a press release. The $988 million assistance package will provide the ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Eye Opener: Trump doubles down on Hegseth support
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his support of Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
'It's like Game of Thrones': Inside the jockeying for Trump administration jobs
Trump has moved quickly to identify top officials for his next administration, but it hasn't all gone smoothly.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump Picks Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head Small Business Administration
During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How strong is Pete Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill?
The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Some of the biggest pro-Trump donors of 2024 are lining up for administration jobs
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Will Trump seek detente with Venezuela in return for border security?
The Trump administration is considering a double-sided détente with Venezuela to increase energy imports and stem migratory flows to the Southern border, with the oil industry and financiers ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Here are the billionaires stocking Trump’s next administration
President-elect Trump has named several billionaires to top roles in his next administration — a combination worth over $360 billion and that includes the world’s richest person. Elon Musk, the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"
Trump's pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Trump voices support for embattled nominee Hegseth
President-elect Trump on Friday offered support for his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, amid questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking will doom ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump Round 2: How Business Services Companies Are Preparing for the New Administration
Companies that offer HR and IT services are gearing up for four more years of MAGA.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration
Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension
Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - Dec. 4 -
Clyburn says he'd support Biden pardoning Trump
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) signaled he would support President Biden if he were to offer clemency to President-elect Trump in his legal cases, days after Washington was rattled by the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
President Trump can win the Nobel Peace Prize — here's how
President-elect Trump has declared that he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he could potentially win it by ending the war in Ukraine, brokering peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...ABC News - Dec. 2
