Trump administration swiftly enacts retribution against political enemies
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Trump has moved quickly to exact 'retribution.' More revenge could come: ANALYSIS
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Trump’s Acts of Retribution Aim at the Future as Well as the Past
The president made good on promises to seek revenge against enemies during his first week back in power, signaling in the process that anyone who crosses him in the future could also suffer.The New York Times - 3d -
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Trump administration swiftly enacts retribution against political enemies
For those who may have crossed President Donald Trump, the message is sinking in: Payback is coming, and coming fast.NBC News - 4d -
Bolton claims revoked protection part of Trump’s ‘retribution campaign’
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Trump administration's immigration crackdown escalates
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Trump Pulls the Military Back Into the Political and Culture Wars
The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Pentagon hallway was among the president’s early actions.The New York Times - 6d -
Tarrio, Rhodes talk ‘retribution’ upon release after Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
The leaders of two far-right organizations who were pardoned by President Trump for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, say they want the president to seek retribution on their behalf. Enrique Tarrio, ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution
The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump must invoke regime change to deter America’s enemies
Trump needs to make clear to Russia and China that the United States will not abandon the targets of their aggression, Ukraine and Taiwan.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants: Will there be political backlash?
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Stirewalt: Will Trump invest his political capital or spend it?
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New Jersey’s Governor Asks Trump to Move Swiftly on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Biden Ends Presidency With Fears of Trump’s Retribution
“We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
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Sen. John Thune reacts to Biden pardons, enacting Trump agenda
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Political strategists on Trump's day 1 promises
Republican strategist Justin Sayfie and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore join CBS News to discuss some of the actions President-elect Donald Trump plans to take moments after being sworn in.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
A List of Those Who Could Be in Line for Trump’s ‘Retribution’
President-elect Donald J. Trump believes he has been wronged by current and former officials, members of the media and more.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Trump’s Targets Fear ‘Retribution’ He Promised in Second Presidency
Donald Trump is returning to the White House vowing to seek retribution. Those in his sights are worried both about him — and his supporters.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope
Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Uncertainty swirls over which campaign promises Trump will enact on first day of presidency
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders on the first day of his presidency, but which campaign promises he will deliver on that day remains uncertain. NBC News ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Does the Trump administration pose an existential threat to Canada?
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SEC lawsuit against Elon Musk is a big political test for Trump administration
Trump appointee Paul Atkins is set to face a major minefield upon taking over leadership of the SEC, given Musk’s close ties to the incoming president.MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
Biden Administration Taking Cuba Off Terrorism List in Deal to Free Political Prisoners
The action is part of a deal worked out with help from the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Biden says Trump administration officials ‘dead wrong’ on climate threat – US politics live
President criticizes Trump officials who deny existence of climate crisis in speech defending his foreign policy record. It’s just past noon in Washington DC, meaning that one week from today, Joe ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
FEMA administrator says weather events ‘do not discriminate’ on politics
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said on Sunday that it’s important for weather events, like the California wildfires, not to become political. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’
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Political warfare: Why the House accusations against Liz Cheney are baseless and wrong
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Trump’s Jan. 6 certification marks political comeback
President-elect Trump’s political comeback is set to be sealed on Monday as Congress certifies his election victory, a full 180 degree turn from four years ago, when he sat stewing in the White ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Brennan presses Homan on Trump administration's deportation plans
CBS News’s Margaret Brennan pressed President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan on the next administration’s mass deportation plans. Homan joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where ...The Hill - Jan. 5
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