Trump Ally Holds Up Promotion of Army General Involved in Afghanistan Evacuation

Pentagon fears the delay could foreshadow other moves against officers under Trump.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 hours ago

Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leave. The US general who was photographed as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide.

GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout

A GOP senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul in the first sign of Trump retaliating against officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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 ...

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Trump weighs court-martial of officers involved in Afghanistan in ‘unprecedented’ kind of threat

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Trump transition team to investigate US pullout from Afghanistan

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Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic

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G.O.P. Senator Blocking Promotion of General Who Commanded Afghan Withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was recently selected to lead the U.S. Army’s Europe Command as the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon

Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Trump draft executive order would set up board to oust generals en masse: Report

The transition team for President-elect Trump is working on an executive order that would speed up the firing of top military brass if signed, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The draft ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Israel Calls for New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up

The widespread orders across southern Lebanon came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Swiss villagers pack up for evacuation over fears of another rockslide

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World - ABC News - November 13

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

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

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World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump and his allies insist he's 'not a Nazi'

After some Democrats drew comparisons between former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held there, Trump and his allies are insisting that he is “not ...

U.S. allies and adversaries react to Trump's election victory

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Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction

Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surface

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

Rangers promote new general manager to serve under Chris Young as Texas tries to rediscover World Series form

The Rangers are just a season away from a championship with their core still intact

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Trump: Democrats made ‘BIG mistake’ getting Cheneys involved

President-elect Trump said Democrats made a “BIG mistake” getting involved with former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney. “The Democrats made a BIG mistake ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Trump transition updates: Trump taps longtime ally as agriculture secretary

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Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump’s Incoming Administration

Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

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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Boeing’s stock fails to hold gains after strike ends, but bonds are holding up

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Trump rally in New York overshadowed by his allies' racist remarks

Former President Trump held a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday where allies made crude and racist remarks, including comedian Tony Hinchcliffe who cracked a racist joke about ...

Key Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison

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Trump Links Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment to 2016 ‘Deplorables’ Remark

Within minutes of the clip of President Biden’s remarks going viral, the Trump campaign and others were using it to attack Kamala Harris and Democrats.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?

Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it again

World - Financial Times - October 30

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