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Trump campaign adviser calls new UK ambassador a 'moron'
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".BBC News - 7h -
Mandelson slammed as ‘moron’ by Trump adviser after being named US ambassador
Criticism from Chris LaCivita, the campaign strategist who helped secure former president’s re-electionFinancial Times - 8h -
Peter Mandelson to Be Named UK Ambassador to US
The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.The New York Times - 1d -
Hours left to prevent government shutdown after Trump slams Johnson bill
There are just a few hours left before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump spoke out against House Speaker Mike Johnson's bipartisan spending ...CBS News - 9h -
Peter Mandelson 'honoured' to be appointed US ambassador
The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land "big opportunities" with the US government.BBC News - 10h -
1 dead in 'brutal' Russian missile attack on Kyiv, US ambassador says
A Russian missile strike killed one person and wounded seven others early on Friday morning, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said.ABC News - 15h -
Lord Peter Mandelson to be UK’s next ambassador to US
Former Labour minister is expected to try to avert a trade war with incoming Trump administrationFinancial Times - 1d -
Peter Mandelson to be announced as UK’s next US ambassador
Keir Starmer on the verge of appointing Labour grandee to key post at start of Trump presidency. Peter Mandelson is set to become Britain’s next ambassador to the US, the first time a politician ...The Guardian - 1d -
US government nears shutdown after Trump attacks funding bill
President-elect’s intervention raises odds of federal closures by weekendFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump wants Herschel Walker to be U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former football star and 2022 Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - 2d -
Trump Picks Herschel Walker to Be Ambassador to the Bahamas
The president-elect tapped the former football star for the job two years after a failed run for a Senate seat in Georgia.The New York Times - 2d -
Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has been named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in ParisABC News - 2d -
Trump taps Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.CBS News - 2d -
Trump names Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas
President-elect Trump said Tuesday he would nominate former NFL player and one-time Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as his ambassador to the Bahamas. "Herschel has spent decades ...The Hill - 3d -
Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has been named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in ParisABC News - 3d -
Trump adviser Peter Navarro says small-cap stocks’ rally will continue
Stock markets have welcomed the news of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last month, but small-cap stock investors may have reason to be even more optimistic.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Adviser Wants Stiffer Penalties for Cyber Attackers
Rep. Mike Waltz, tapped to head the National Security Agency, wants organized hacking groups like Salt Typhoon to pay a high price for their assaults.Inc. - 4d -
Assad uncle used Guernsey adviser to secretly manage vast wealth
Rifaat al-Assad, the ‘Butcher of Hama’, identified as client of consultant who received ban and fine this year. An uncle of the recently ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad used an adviser in ...The Guardian - 4d -
US couple dies in Mexico after being found shot in pickup truck
The victims were identified by the Michoacán attorney general's office as Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53.ABC News - 6d -
Trump’s Pick as Mideast Adviser, Massad Boulos, Is a Truck Salesman
The lore around Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, is that he is a billionaire dealmaker. Records show otherwise.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a number of new Cabinet picks and other appointments, including Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathy has ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Trump names former CIA official Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his one-time ambassador to El Salvador, Ron Johnson, would serve as ambassador to Mexico in his upcoming administration. Johnson, who shares a name with ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Could Kari Lake become Trump's ambassador to Mexico?
Kari Lake, a two-time unsuccessful candidate for statewide office in Arizona, is a leading contender to be President-elect Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to Mexico, according to a new report ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle ambassador to Greece
President-elect Trump named Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece in his upcoming administration. Guilfoyle is a former Fox News personality and has been a staple of the Trump family for years ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
US healthcare deal advisers seek lighter supervision
Experts expect Trump regulators to be less hawkish on challenging proposed acquisitions in the sectorFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
During a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his teamABC News - Dec. 9 -
Jon Stewart slams media speculation of Trump presidency
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart criticized the media’s coverage of President-elect Trump’s incoming presidency, questioning whether some speculation is doing more harm than good. “We don't know ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump picks former senator Perdue for ambassador to China
President-elect says candidate’s international business career will help build relations with BeijingFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump nominates Brandon Judd as ambassador to Chile
President-elect Trump plans to nominate ex-president of the border patrol union, Brandon Judd, as his ambassador to Chile. “I have personally known and worked with Brandon over the past nine ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Bitcoin hits $100k after Trump names pro-crypto SEC chair
Bitcoin surged to over 100,000 per coin on Wednesday after President-elect Trump announced Paul Atkins, a crypto aficionado, would be nominated to head the Security Exchange Commission (SEC). ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump taps Peter Navarro as top trade adviser months after prison release
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will return to the White House as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. Navarro, who served in Trump's first ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser
President-elect says Navarro, his former White House trade adviser, will focus on tariffs. Donald Trump said he would name former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as senior counselor for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump names Kelly Loeffler for SBA
President-elect Trump announced plans to nominate former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). “Small Businesses are the backbone of our ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s DEA nominee withdraws from consideration just days after being picked
President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Tuesday he is withdrawing from consideration just three days after Trump made his nomination known. ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren't any concerns’
President-elect Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said that the team isn’t concerned with the pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, amid controversial reports about him emerging in recent days. ...The Hill - Dec. 3