Rightwing settlers in Israel welcome ‘dream team’ of Trump and his hardline appointments

Palestinian groups shocked by US president-elect’s favouring of outspoken supporters of far-right activists in the region. Rightwing settlers and extremist nationalist Zionists in Israel have ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Private prison stocks jump on Trump appointment of immigration hard-liner Tom Homan

Tom Homan served as the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump's first term.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Private prison stocks jump after Trump appoints immigration hard-liner as 'border czar'

Private prison stocks rose on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump selected immigration hard-liner Tom Homan as his “border czar.”

Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – US politics live

Media reports say Trump may announce retired army green beret – a loyalist who has also served as a colonel in the national guard. Trump picks ally Lee Zeldin as environment chief and vows to ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Who has joined Trump's team so far?

His secretary of state, attorney general and UN ambassador have been picked - but there are plenty more posts to fill.

Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion

Advocates of Jewish settlement in the West Bank believe they have reason to celebrate after Donald Trump's election win

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Netanyahu appoints hardline backer of settlements as Israeli envoy to US

Yechiel Leiter, American-born rightwinger, has called for ultimate Israeli ‘sovereignty’ over West Bank territories. Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a hardline supporter of the war in Gaza and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

If You Thought Trump Wasn’t Serious, Look at His First Appointments

No one should be shocked when the first migrants are sent to military camps before deportation.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Elon Musk may already be overstaying his welcome in Trump's orbit

Sources said that Musk’s near-constant presence at Mar-a-Lago in the week since Election Day had begun to wear on people who’ve been in Trump’s inner circle

Trump’s recess appointment power is constitutional and vital to his agenda

President-elect Trump's desire to use recess appointment authority is a clear expression of his commitment to making the federal government responsive to the will of the American people, and he is ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors

From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.

Iran mocks Israel’s ‘weak’ attacks as hardliners call for reprisal

Political elite under pressure from variety of sources, with US urging Iran to step back from the brink. Middle East crisis – live updates The Iranian government has belittled the scale and ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

You’re hired! Trump chooses his top team

…and meets Biden in the White House

Smith asks court to reject Trump's challenge to his appointment in Jan. 6 case

Special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday asked a judge to decline to take up former President Trump’s latest bid to toss his Jan. 6 election interference case by arguing Smith was unlawfully ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Biden welcomes Trump for fireside chat as he prepares to watch his legacy burn

Trump was back in the Oval Office to discuss the transfer of power – a courtesy he never extended when he lost in 2020. Nancy Pelosi once said Donald Trump would be “fumigated out” of the Oval ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Heritage Foundation: the rightwing ‘Project 2025’ think-tank banking on Trump

Republican candidate now seeks to distance himself from controversial group and its manifesto

World - Financial Times - October 29

‘This victory is a mandate’: rightwing groups ready with policy proposals for new Trump administration

Project 2025 and other far-right groups have outlined a blueprint for Trump’s second term. As Donald Trump prepares to move back into the White House, he’ll have a host of rightwing groups trying ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Trump to name immigration hardliner Miller as deputy chief of staff

Adviser championed policies during president-elect’s first term that included separating migrants from their children

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump to name immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy

Miller worked in the first Trump administration as a senior adviser and is known for his extremist rhetoric. Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will appoint immigration hardliner and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Israel's Netanyahu appoints new ambassador to United States

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed U.S.-born Yechiel Leiter, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States.

How the Trump transition team will tackle his return to the White House

When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, he didn't expect to win and had to rely on the Republican establishment to fill jobs in his administration. That won't be the case this time around. ...

Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader

The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Can Trump Prevent a TikTok Ban? His Team Says ‘He Will Deliver’

When asked about whether President-elect Donald Trump would prevent a TikTok ban in the United States, a spokeswoman told The New York Times: “He will deliver.”

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

What Donald Trump’s Team Picks Say About His Foreign Policy

The world has changed since Donald J. Trump’s last term as president. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, describes what Mr. Trump’s choices so far say about his foreign ...

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?

Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Trump’s Election Reversal Dreams Are Dead

At least as far as the law goes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

In Moscow, Trump’s Victory Is Welcomed, But Warily

Donald Trump’s re-election victory has dominated media coverage in Russia, where there is restrained optimism about the prospect for better relations.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

How Steph, Klay gave Moody his ‘welcome to the NBA' moment

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Moses Moody recalled how Steph Curry and Klay Thompson welcomed him to the NBA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

With Trump Win, Musk’s Mars Dream May Advance

After bold, even overly ambitious comments about reaching the red planet, the billionaire founder of SpaceX may be positioned for added government support.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Trump has potential to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court

Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Welcome to the era of Donald Trump versus Taylor Swift

Donald Trump's victory in the 2020 election was aided by Mitch McConnell's refusal to convict him in his second impeachment trial, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, which backfired ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump

The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks show that he prizes loyalty over experience and is fueled by retribution.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump’s economic team: Who could run Treasury, the Fed and energy in his second term

Even before Donald Trump was called the winner of Tuesday’s election, names had been circulating about who the Republican nominee would appoint to key posts in his second term. Now that he’s won, ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

What to know about Trump's Cabinet as he forms team for his second term

CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses President-elect Donald Trump's picks for major roles in his administration and Cabinet.

Special counsel Jack Smith to resign before Trump takes office

Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign before Donald Trump takes office, with two outstanding criminal cases against the president-elect now upended by the election.

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