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5 things to know about Tom Homan, Trump's new border czar

President-elect Trump has announced Tom Homan as his new administration’s border czar, putting a 30-plus-year immigration enforcement veteran at the head of his mass deportation pledge. Homan, the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

What we know about the upcoming Biden-Trump meeting at the White House

President Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power. Something the American public hasn't witnessed since 2016: The outgoing president hosting the incoming one, which President Biden will ...

What to Know About Marco Rubio, Said to Be Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State

The three-term senator from Florida viciously criticized Donald J. Trump during the 2016 campaign but has since ingratiated himself and become a foreign policy adviser to Mr. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief

President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over

Truth Social still has paltry revenues and a limited advertising base, and the president-elect’s majority stake raises the potential for conflicts of interest.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

The choice of Mr. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman of New York, to be the next E.P.A. administrator caught even some of his closest allies by surprise.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.

Haley on Trump administration snub: 'I know the game he was playing'

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday that President-elect Trump knew she did not want to serve in his second administration when he publicly announced over the weekend that ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...

What to know about President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, was named as Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services. The controversial choice reignited debates over his positions on vaccines ...

What to know about Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department

President-elect Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) to lead the Interior Department, which manages the nation’s public lands and waters. Here are six things to know about him: He’ll ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Statistical controversy is no crime

Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.

World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but read the book if you really want to know all about him | Emma Brockes

Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) . The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice , a ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Spike Lee: 'I don't know how people can be true Americans' and go along with Trump 'path'

Spike Lee is calling Donald Trump potentially winning back the White House a "doomsday" scenario, saying he's incredulous how "true Americans" can support the former president. "He said there ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

It's almost Election Day — do we know enough about where Trump and Harris stand?

The fate of both Taiwan and Ukraine will be precarious no matter how this presidential election turns out. Whether it is Trump or Harris, the real winners will be America’s enemies.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Trump says he didn't hear New York rally comedian, doesn't know him

Former President Trump says he does not know the controversial comedian who performed at his Madison Square Garden rally Sunday and didn't hear him speak — his most extensive public comments yet on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Musk’s get-out-the-vote workers didn’t know they were canvassing for Trump – report

Canvassers discovered they were working to drum up turnout for Trump after signing non-disclosure agreements. US elections 2024 – live updates Elon Musk’s get-out-the-vote effort for Donald ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

What to know about Trump's comments suggesting Liz Cheney should have guns "trained on her face"

Thursday during a fireside chat with Tucker Carlson, former President Donald Trump said of former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney, "She's a radical war hawk. Let's put her with a rifle standing there ...

Trump-Harris election may take weeks to decide. Here’s what investors must know.

Election Day is supposed to be a one-day affair, but if polls and recent history are a guide, the results of the Nov. 5 presidential race and key congressional contests may not be known for days or ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Trump, RFK Jr. stir debate over fluoride in public water: What to know

Former President Trump and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have raised fluoride in water as a public health measure to be addressed if Trump retakes the White House. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

What to know about Trump's legal cases as he prepares to take office again

CBS News has learned the Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith's office are having active discussions about how to wind down the active federal cases against President-elect Donald ...

Trump Jr.: I want people who 'don’t think they know better' than father in Cabinet

Donald Trump Jr. said he wants people who “don’t think they know better” than his father, President-elect Trump, to be a part of the Republican administration. “I’m going to be heavily involved on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

What we know about Trump's call with Netanyahu after 2024 election win

More details are emerging about former President Donald Trump's call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the 2024 election. This comes as world leaders connect with the ...

Think you know how bad Trump unleashed will be? Look at the evidence: it will be even worse | Jonathan Freedland

The last time was awful, but now that seems a mere dress rehearsal. From a public health crisis to the end of Nato, the threats are clear. Are you ready for Trump unbound? You may have thought the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

What to know about Project 2025 before Trump begins second White House term

Questions are emerging about the proposed changes in the Project 2025 conservative agenda after former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. ...

What to know about Trump "border czar" pick Tom Homan and U.N. ambassador choice Elise Stefanik

Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters have been chosen for significant roles in his upcoming administration. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more ...

What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff

Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position.

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