Trump’s First Appointment

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World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Trump has potential to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court

Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme ...

Politics - NBC News - 7 hours ago

Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives.

Trump attempted assassination suspect wants Trump-appointed judge to recuse herself

The man charged with an alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump is asking a judge appointed by the former president to recuse herself from the case.

Trump asks for dismissal of Jan. 6 case over Jack Smith’s appointment

Attorneys for former President Trump on Thursday asked a judge to toss out his federal election subversion case by arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutionally appointed. The new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith’s Appointment in Election Case

The former president’s request to file a new motion contesting how the special counsel got his job came on the same day he vowed to fire him if re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Trump argues Smith unlawfully appointed in documents and election cases

Former President Donald Trump urged two separate courts to toss out the cases brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.

Trump poised to appoint conservative justices if Thomas, Alito step down

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House puts him in a position to influence the make-up of the Supreme Court and the effects could be felt for decades. CBS News legal contributor ...

Trump appointed judge Aileen Cannon refuses to recuse from attempted assassination case

Judge Aileen Cannon rejected arguments by lawyers for Ryan Routh that she step off the case because she could be seen as partial toward Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Smith asks court to reject Trump's challenge to his appointment in Jan. 6 case

Special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday asked a judge to decline to take up former President Trump’s latest bid to toss his Jan. 6 election interference case by arguing Smith was unlawfully ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Tuchel 'very proud' to be named England manager

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel becomes only the third non-British manager of the England men's team.

Hearts name ex-Blackpool boss Critchley as head coach

Heart of Midlothian appoint former Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley as their head coach.

Starmer congratulates Trump in first phone call

The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.

Atos Appoints Philippe Salle as CEO, Chairman

Salle will assume his position as CEO from Feb. 1, 2025, while his appointment as chairman of the board of directors is effective immediately.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Tuchel 'exciting' appointment for England - Focus pundits

Football Focus pundits Leon Osman and Fara Williams discuss the appointment of "proven winner" Thomas Tuchel as new England manager.

What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security

Also in this newsletter: the UK joins the EU in committing to the G7 loan to Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 22

China and the Vatican agree to extend an agreement on appointing bishops

The Chinese government says it has agreed with the Vatican to extend a provisional agreement on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China for four more years

World - ABC News - October 22

An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute

A judge has appointed a mediator to try to negotiate an end to a long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Alabama

Health - ABC News - October 22

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey appointed Commonwealth secretary general

Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, Botchwey supports calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism . Commonwealth members have appointed Ghana’s foreign minister, Shirley ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Hizbollah appoints new leader after Nasrallah assassination

At least 60 people killed in Lebanon and dozens in Gaza in latest Israeli bombardments

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Manchester United appoint Amorim as head coach

Manchester United appoint Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.

Man Utd fans react to Amorim appointment

Manchester United fans Faz, Tom and Jay share their thoughts on Ruben Amorim's appointment as the new head coach at Old Trafford.

Chris Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Kemi Badenoch

The former Home Office minister supported Kemi Badenoch's campaign to be Conservative leader.

Israel's Netanyahu appoints new ambassador to United States

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed U.S.-born Yechiel Leiter, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States.

Netanyahu appoints new Israeli ambassador to US

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed a new Israeli ambassador to the U.S. this week. Netanyahu tapped U.S.-born Dr. Yechiel Leiter to succeed Michael Herzog as the Jewish State's next ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Trump praises record-breaking first day of in-person early voting in Georgia

During a rally in Atlanta, Ga., former President Donald Trump spoke about Georgia's record-breaking turnout on the first day of in-person early voting and encouraged his supporters to vote early.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

GOP maps out agenda for Trump’s first 100 days

Senate and House Republicans are setting the table for what they hope — and increasingly expect — will be unified GOP control of the White House and Congress after the election. Republican leaders ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Trump says picking 'disloyal people' was 'biggest mistake' of first term

Former President Trump said the “biggest mistake” of his presidency was picking “bad, disloyal people” to join his administration. “The biggest mistake I made was I picked some people. I picked ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

Former President Donald Trump is referring to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper with a woman’s first name as the Republican presidential nominee focuses his closing message on a hypermasculine appeal to men.

'Americas First?' A second Trump term could be a renaissance for Latin America

Donald Trump's "America First" approach to Latin American relations could lead to more authentic and sustainable partnerships based on mutual economic interests, addressing the root causes of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Trump Had an ‘America First’ Foreign Policy. But It Was a Breakdown in American Policymaking.

A second Donald J. Trump presidency would almost certainly mark a return to an era of foreign policy decrees, untethered to any policy process, at a moment of maximum international peril.

World - The New York Times - November 1

First minister's support for Harris is 'insult' says Trump business

John Swinney called on US voters to back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the US election.

First US election result is three-all tie between Trump and Harris

Tiny community of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, has voted at midnight on election day since 1960. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump, Harris locked in tight races in Pa., Ga., Wis. and Mich.

Trump plans to spend the evening at Mar-a-Lago monitoring election returns, while Harris will be returning to her alma mater, Howard University.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Trump projected winner of first battleground state North Carolina

North Carolina is the first battleground state called in the 2024 election, with Trump projected as the winner. Tom Llamas analyzes how this impacts Harris’ path, as Trump gains in rural counties ...

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