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Trump leans on extended family for key White House roles
President-elect Trump’s extended family will fill his inner circle during his second term while his immediate family members step back from formal roles, a change in dynamics from his first ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump Names Richard Grenell for ‘Special Missions’ Role
A combative loyalist and the president-elect’s former ambassador to Germany, Mr. Grenell had hoped to be secretary of state.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump leans on czars for key policy areas
President-elect Trump is signaling he plans to lean on appointed czars to carry out his plans in key policy areas, specifically when it comes to immigration and energy production, centralizing ...The Hill - 1d -
Sad but true – Donald Trump really did wrestle his way into the White House | David Moon
The president-elect’s victory was straight out of the pro wrestling playbook. Voters knew it was fake, but they loved it. Do you remember World Wrestling Entertainment? For many people, the show, ...The Guardian - 1d -
White House Cracks Down on Overdraft Fees
With regard to overdrafting, banks will now be able to choose from three options for recourse.Inc. - 2d -
These House Democrats bucked the White House on judges bill
More than two dozen Democrats approved a House bill that would create new judicial seats on Thursday despite President Biden's threat to veto the bill. California’s delegation had the most House ...The Hill - 3d -
White House downplays mystery drones as key lawmakers demand answers
Lawmakers are demanding briefings about mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, as the White House downplayed any potential threats to national security or the public.NBC News - 3d -
Trump says he'll pardon Jan. 6 defendants in first hour back in White House
President-elect Trump says he intends to pardon "most" rioters accused or convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in one of the first official acts of his second presidency. “It’s going ...The Hill - 3d -
Howard Lutnick: Tether’s friend in the White House
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now,’ warns Republican stalwart senator Mitch McConnellFinancial Times - 3d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - 3d -
Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes latest Trump family ally tapped for administration role
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who dated Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., is the latest family friend set to join the new ...CBS News - 3d -
White House warns Trump of consequences of undoing key parts of Biden's legacy
Outgoing President Joe Biden’s White House is warning Donald Trump and Republicans about the economic and climate consequences of undoing his major laws.NBC News - 4d -
Trump's White House return is already pushing Europe and the UK closer together
U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves travelled to Brussels on Monday to convene with her EU counterparts in the first such encounter since Britain left the European Union.CNBC - 4d -
Trump taps Dan Bishop for budget role
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his nomination of Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) to serve as deputy budget director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Trump announced the news in a ...The Hill - 4d -
Will Trump play the role of Churchill in Ukraine, or of Chamberlain?
If he can overcome his infatuation with the world’s dictators, Trump is better positioned than Biden ever was to manage — and defeat— the hydra-headed threat now confronting the West.The Hill - 5d -
Trump announces new picks for roles at OMB and DOJ
President-elect Trump announced new picks for roles at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The president-elect said in posts on Truth Social that ...The Hill - 5d -
White House outlines priorities for last 42 days
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients on Monday outlined the priorities for President Biden’s final days in office, highlighting that another student debt cancellation announcement is forthcoming ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump outlines more plans for second term in White House
President-elect Donald Trump discussed tariffs, birthright citizenship and potential pardons for Jan 6, 2021, rioters during an interview regarding his first days in the White House for his second ...CBS News - 6d -
What will Trump do on his first day back in the White House?
The president-elect made a number of promises in an interview with NBC NewsBBC News - 6d -
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump is stacking his White House roster with uber-rich backers
President-elect Donald Trump is filling his next administration with billionaires and other mega-wealthy figures.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Full interview: Donald Trump details his plans for Day 1 and beyond in the White House
President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for an exclusive and wide-ranging interview on Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
White House discusses preemptive pardons for Trump critics
The White House is considering if President Biden should preemptively protect those who have been critical of President-elect Trump ahead of an incoming administration focused on retribution, a ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump announces new role for his administration: 'White House AI and crypto czar'
Donald Trump names David Sacks White House AI and crypto czar.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump names David Sacks as White House ‘AI and crypto czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday night that venture capitalist David Sacks will join his administration as “AI and crypto czar.”MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Democrat calls on White House to finish efficiency rules, warning of climate consequences
A Democratic senator is pressing the White House to finalize a set of energy efficiency standards, warning that not doing so before President-elect Trump takes office could leave emissions and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spendingABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump asks Georgia court to end criminal election interference case, cites White House win
President-elect Donald Trump faced four criminal cases going into the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Only two cases remain now.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Trump changes White House counsel pick, tapping David Warrington
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced a change in his choice to serve as White House counsel in his upcoming administration, tapping his top campaign lawyer, David Warrington, for the job. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump Replaces His White House Counsel Before He Even Started the Job
The shake-up is a sign that the new administration may see the same chaos and infighting that so often plagued President-elect Donald J. Trump’s first term in office.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Hispanic senators press Biden to protect immigrants before leaving White House
The Senate’s three current Hispanic Democrats are calling on President Biden to extend and strengthen humanitarian protections for certain groups of immigrants whose legal status could be stripped ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
White House press corps recoils at Trump's threat to shake up briefing room
Signals from President-elect Trump's team that a shake-up of the White House Press Briefing Room could be coming are roiling journalists preparing to cover his second term. People close to Trump ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Thailand's starring role in 'The White Lotus' is about to pay off
With Season 3 of the hit HBO show 'The White Lotus' slated for 2025 release, Thailand is gearing up to court luxury travelers and more Hollywood productions.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
White House reacts to South Korea martial law declaration
A National Security Council spokesperson is expressing serious concerns over South Korea's president declaring martial law. This comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the opposition party ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
California lawmakers unveil new abortion protections ahead of Trump return to White House
California lawmakers unveiled two new pieces of legislation to protect abortion access in the state ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House in January. The first of the two ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
'Realistic' green policies good for the U.S., Aramco CEO says, with Trump to return to White House
Trump has pledged to "end Biden's delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are needed to unleash American oil and natural gas production."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire
Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.BBC News - Dec. 2