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Border Militias Prepare to Assist With Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans
Militias that patrol the US border with Mexico are thrilled that Donald Trump has been elected—and plan to be a “valuable resource” to the incoming administration, whether or not they’re asked.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Transgender people prepare for sweeping policy changes under Trump
Transgender people told NBC News they have a variety of concerns about Donald Trump's second term but said they're better prepared than they were eight years ago.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Mixed-status families prepare for separation under Trump deportation plan
Families that contain both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens are planning for the possibility that parents may be separated from children under President-elect Trump's planned deportations.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
Biden in 2001: ‘There are several circumstances in which the president should not get’ Cabinet pick
President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks have put a focus on the Senate’s role in the confirmation process. On Meet the Press in 2001, then-Senator Joe Biden explained why the ...Politics - NBC News - November 17 -
No sign of second-guessing on Gaetz and Hegseth Cabinet picks by GOP amid controversies
President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Fox News host Pete Hegseth are coming under new scrutiny. Senate Republicans are privately saying they see no ...Politics - NBC News - November 18 -
JD Vance Courts Senators With Matt Gaetz, Controversial Cabinet Pick
Vice President-elect JD Vance was on Capitol Hill with Matt Gaetz, the former representative whom President-elect Donald J. Trump wants as his attorney general.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Francis Fukuyama: what Trump unleashed means for America
Republican is inaugurating a new era in US politics and perhaps for the world as a wholeWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Goodbye, democracy — it’s Trump’s America now
In 2016, we could all pretend that Trump was an aberration. Not this time. People knew exactly what they were voting for.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Swing state voters process Trump win with hope and fear: ‘This is a powder keg moment’
Democrats are coming to terms with a new political reality for America while some – but not all that we spoke to – Republicans look ahead with excitement. US elections 2024 – live updates “I ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr.
Shares of several companies behind popular soda and snack brands pulled back sharply Friday.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees
Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation to be Trump's attorney general?
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?
The president-elect proposed an archaic method to install people such as RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz – here’s what to know. Several Republican senators expressed shock on Wednesday when Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump is emphasizing his plan to declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.Top stories - ABC News - November 18 -
Trump confirms mass deportation plans with use of military assets
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he plans to declare a national immigration emergency and use military assets for a mass deportation program. Meanwhile, he continues to face criticism over ...Politics - NBC News - November 18 -
Trump confirms he will utilize US military to conduct mass deportations
President-elect plans to declare a national emergency for undocumented immigrants with help of hardline cabinet. Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration would declare a national ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Trump Confirms Plans to Use the Military to Assist in Mass Deportations
Mr. Trump’s top immigration policy adviser has discussed using military assets to build detention centers and support civilian immigration agents.Top stories - The New York Times - November 19 -
Trump Admits Gaetz May Not Be Confirmed. He’s Pushing His Nominees Anyway.
The president-elect is taking a flood-the-zone approach to his cabinet nominations, betting that the Senate won’t dare to turn them all down.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
Trump reportedly personally asks senators to confirm Matt Gaetz
President-elect Trump is reportedly calling senators an asking them personally to confirm Matt Gaetz, his pick for Attorney General. It comes as Gaetz faces mounting scrutiny amid new testimony ...Politics - NBC News - November 19