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Trump taps more business leaders as ambassadors

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From Edvard Munch to Central Cee: Observer critics choose their cultural highlights for 2025

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Trump taps ex-Fox News contributor to join State department

President-elect Trump announced Friday that former Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce is slated to join his State Department later this month. “It is my great honor to announce that Tammy Bruce will ...
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Trump announces Middle East appointment: Hopefully she's learned her lesson

President-elect Trump tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration. Trump noted in ...
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Kirby Smart complains about officials allowing Notre Dame's 11-man substitution on critical Sugar Bowl play

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Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration

It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.
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Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy

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Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week in Washington.
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Former Louisiana congressman on New Orleans truck attack

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