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Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment
Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks
Former President Trump rode to his Wisconsin rally in a garbage truck, seizing on a gaffe by President Biden that began with racist jokes at a Trump event in New York. Vice President Harris, ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies
A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trump's resilience: From controversies to assassination attempts
NBC News’ Kristen Welker highlights Donald Trump’s unprecedented resilience as a political figure, recalling his 2015 comments about John McCain which was thought to be career-ending. Despite ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
What Trump's strategy may be with controversial Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's early Cabinet picks, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have come with controversy and criticism. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy
The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
The Memo: Trump spoils for a fight with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is spoiling for a fight as he chooses the members of his incoming administration. Provocative picks from Trump keep coming. The four most prominent so far are former Rep. ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Haley skewers Trump picks Gabbard, RFK Jr.
"She has defended Russia, she has defended Syria, she has defended Iran, and she has defended China," Haley said of Gabbard.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Inexperience matters: The logic of Trump’s controversial nominations
Trump didn’t make these appointments by accident or whim.Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago -
Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Trump campaign distances itself from controversial New York rally comments
Republicans criticise racist and misogynistic remarks by speakers at Madison Square Garden on SundayBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Vance brushes off controversial Trump Madison Square Garden rally
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) brushed off the controversy following Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally during a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday, saying at one point “we have to stop getting ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Fallout from controversial comments made at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally
Former President Donald Trump's campaign faced bipartisan backlash over comments made by conservative comedian Tony Hinchcliffe on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Jokes, including one about Puerto ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Trump, Harris rally in North Carolina as controversial comments get attention
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both addressed crowds in North Carolina Wednesday. This comes after closing arguments from the candidates were clouded by ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Trump climbs into garbage truck to mock Biden's "garbage" comment controversy
Former President Trump intensified his response to Biden's recent comments by climbing into a garbage truck and declaring, "250 million Americans are not garbage" as he campaigned in Wisconsin.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
George Conway: Controversial Trump picks 'truly as bad as you can imagine'
Pundit George Conway, an outspoken Republican critic of President-elect Trump, said the recent Cabinet picks are "truly as bad as you can imagine." He singled out the nominations of Robert F. ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
McConnell may play key role on Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will be under the microscope when it comes to President-elect Trump’s most contentious Cabinet nominees, with senators watching closely to see if he ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
12:30 Report — Trump's controversial Cabinet picks face uphill battle
Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: President-elect previews deportation plan {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back to another week of the D.C. madness. Here’s what’s ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
The Memo: Gaetz and Hegseth controversies could trickle down to Trump
Allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct are complicating the paths of two of President-elect Trump’s most important nominees. In the process, they threaten to put a new spotlight on Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees
President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump voters hail controversial cabinet picks as the government they want
Trump voters in the American heartland are excited, even as senior Republicans are less than enthusiastic about some of the president-elect’s choices. In the American heartland, they’re excited. ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
What to know about Trump's controversial pick for HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - November 15 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy
Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...Sports - ABC News - November 6 -
Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland
More states are looking to ban phones during class.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?
Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views
President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Taylor edges out Serrano in controversial decision
In another fight of the year contender, Katie Taylor retained her title with a close decision over Amanda Serrano in their rematch at AT&T Stadium.Sports - ESPN - November 16