Top Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential Appointees

President-elect Donald J. Trump ordered the investigation by his legal team into Boris Epshteyn, a powerful figure in the transition. Mr. Epshteyn denies the allegations.

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New York prosecutors ask for sentencing delay in Trump hush money case

Prosecutors told the judge in President-elect Trump's hush money case that they oppose dismissing it, but said his sentencing could be delayed. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports.

Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Bolton: Trump wants “subservience” not “loyalty” from appointees

Former national security adviser John Bolton said President-elect Trump is looking for “subservience” from appointees rather than loyalty, as Trump began to announce appointments to key roles in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Woodward: Trump recreating 'imperial presidency' with inexperienced appointees

Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said Monday that President-elect Trump appears to be trying to recreate the “imperial presidency” by selecting appointees with little relevant experience to their ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Elon Musk asks voters to brace for 'hardship' as billionaire plans deep spending cuts from potential Trump cabinet post

In the home stretch of the 2024 election, voters who’ve been weighing both campaigns’ proposals to tackle living costs are now hearing a new pitch from the Republican side: accept some short-term ...

Trump names top campaign aides as senior White House staff

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that four senior advisers from his campaign will join him at the White House when he takes office in January. Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Mike Rogers is not under consideration to lead FBI, top Trump aide says

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Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s aides have floated the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

RFK Jr.'s website is crowdsourcing Trump appointee suggestions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy" website is seeking recommendations for appointees "across the future Trump administration."

Business - CNBC - November 12

Trump's pick for top intel job has been accused of 'traitorous' parroting of Russian propaganda

Tulsi Gabbard, who has never worked in the intelligence world, has denied accusations that she promoted Kremlin disinformation.

Politics - NBC News - November 14

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills dozens, officials there say

An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry said.

Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns

UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson ...

White House asks Congress for $100B in aid for hurricanes, other disasters

Top lawmakers plan to spend the next few weeks finalizing a bipartisan bill that fulfills at least some of that request.

Politics - Politico - November 18

Biden Asks Congress for Nearly $100 Billion in Disaster Aid

The president said the aid was “urgently needed” as emergency programs face funding shortfalls amid the devastation after Hurricanes Helene and Milton and a string of other natural disasters.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Supreme Court turns away Trump military board appointees’ fight against Biden firings

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from several allies of former President Trump challenging how President Biden removed them from military advisory boards. The former board members ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump gives first post-election speech at gala, celebrates Cabinet picks

The president-elect spoke at America First Policy Institute's annual gala on Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago.

Aid groups accuse Israel of ignoring US ultimatum on ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza crisis

US may soon impose sanctions as organisations say Israel has failed to help relieve dire humanitarian situation. A coalition of international aid organisations have accused Israel of ignoring a US ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory

With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?

World - Financial Times - November 4

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 ...

GOP senator blocks promotion of top general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) is holding up the promotion for a top general who oversaw the 82nd Airborne Division during the deadly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a source has told The ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

What Trump means for your money

UK investors and mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the effect of new White House policies

World - Financial Times - November 8

Australian prime minister defends himself from an accusation that he asked for free flight upgrades

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has always “acted in a transparent and appropriate way,” after a new book claimed that he repeatedly requested from Qantas Airways free upgrades ...

World - ABC News - October 29

How to say 'no' when family and friends ask to borrow money, from a financial therapist

Here's one way to set financial boundaries with friends or family members and how to manage guilt when you need to say no, according to a financial therapist.

Business - CNBC - November 10

'Stack the deck in your favor' when you ask for more money at work, says ex-Google recruiter: Here's how

"Most people leave money on the table," says Nolan Church, CEO of FairComp and former Google recruiter. Here's how to prep for a successful negotiation.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

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

China arms itself for potential trade war with Trump

Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since US president-elect’s first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatened

World - Financial Times - November 14

Student protesters face potential Trump crackdown

Student protesters could be in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s crackdown on colleges, with activists increasingly concerned about freedom of speech for pro-Palestinian advocates. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Assessing the potential economic impact of Trump's tariff proposals

Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small ...

China rushes to connect with potential Trump officials

Hawkish stance of US president-elect leaves Beijing at a disadvantage with incoming administration

World - Financial Times - November 19

Conservative populism’s political potential is bigger than Trump

Big as Trump’s victory was, he did not fully tap conservative populism’s full potential.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Top Moulton aide quits after transgender athlete remarks

A top aide to Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Mass.) resigned after comments Moulton made about transgender athletes were panned by state Democrats and LGBTQ groups. Matt Chilliak, Moulton’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Rishi Sunak’s top aides advised against early election, memo reveals

Isaac Levido and Michael Brooks warned ex-PM on 3 April voters ‘less likely to feel financially optimistic’. Rishi Sunak’s top aides advised him not to call an early election , warning him that ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

New details emerge about Netanyahu aide accused of leaking Hamas documents to the press

Israeli prosecutors have accused one of Benjamin Netanyahu’s aides of illegally leaking classified intelligence in an attempt to blunt criticism.

Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.

This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

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