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How Trump performed among Georgia's Black voters
Minority voters in Georgia, a key battleground state, helped former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 race. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Sharpton blasts Trump for lack of Black Cabinet members
The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized President-elect Trump for lacking Black Cabinet or high-level administration appointees thus far. "In the two weeks since Donald Trump was elected to a second term, ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Jan. 6 defendants eye pardons after Trump election win
President-elect Trump vowed on the campaign trail to pardon rioters accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress certified the 2020 election win of his Democratic opponent. “The ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump eyes Burgum as new ‘energy tsar’ to slash regulations
Role would have sweeping power over environmental agencies and rules in an attempt to boost fossil fuelsBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Sustainability Jobs Are on a Tear as the U.S. Eyes a Second Trump Term
A new LinkedIn report shows major demand for job candidates with green skills, which experts say will continue regardless of U.S. politics.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
As Smith winds down Trump cases, GOP eyes its own probes
Special counsel Jack Smith has various avenues for winding down his cases against President-elect Trump before he’s expected to be fired by an incoming administration whose leader has floated ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles
President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Milei eyes Trump friendship to win IMF loan for Argentina
Libertarian leader seeks IMF loan while positioning himself as US president-elect’s ally in culture war against the ‘woke’ leftWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Eye Opener: President-elect Trump picks RFK Jr. to head HHS
President-elect Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine sketpic, to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, satirical newspaper The Onion bought Alex Jones' Infowars ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general
President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles
President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence directorBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Trump to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is "a champion for the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Evening Report — Trump roils Washington with Gaetz pick
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump returns to DC, taps Gaetz for AG President-elect Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday for the first time since winning a second term, as ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection
President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans completely flat-footed, and put the party on the defensive immediately over one ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump’s Choice of Matt Gaetz Should Surprise No One
He’s doing exactly what he said he would.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
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 - November 14 -
Lawmakers react to Trump nominating Gaetz for attorney general
Lawmakers had a range of responses to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he'll nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves
Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general
Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Gaetz failure suggests Senate Republicans may resist Trump extremes
President-elect’s strategic retreat over attorney-general nominee is sign of his political limitationsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Trump sentencing delayed, Gaetz will not return to Congress in January
President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case sentencing has been delayed as his team pushes for the case to be dismissed outright. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Also, CBS News' Scott MacFarlane ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Note to Democrats: To succeed next time, avoid these words
Democrats should abandon the use of terms such as "undocumented workers" and "Latinx" in order to appeal to voters, as these terms are seen as dishonest and confusing.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Watch live: Trump gives remarks on immigration, border security in Texas
Former President Trump will give remarks to the press Friday afternoon from Austin, Texas, focusing on immigration and border security, according to his campaign. Trump has leaned in to the issue ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting
A memo circulating in Donald Trump’s orbit says that if elected he should use private firms to check appointees’ backgrounds and give them immediate access to classified secrets after taking office.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Watch live: Harris gives 'closing argument' against Trump at Ellipse rally
Vice President Harris is holding a rally in Washington on Tuesday evening, one week before Election Day. Her remarks from the Ellipse — the same site former President Trump gave his speech ahead of ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
A Unified Republican Congress Would Give Trump Broad Power for His Agenda
A G.O.P. House and Senate could advance Trump-backed legislation and nominees, but thin margins and the filibuster could pose roadblocks and cause Republicans political trouble.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30