Trump Names Richard Grenell for ‘Special Missions’ Role

A combative loyalist and the president-elect’s former ambassador to Germany, Mr. Grenell had hoped to be secretary of state.

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Trump names ally Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions

Former intelligence adviser and ambassador to Germany will negotiate with Venezuela and North Korea
Financial Times - 6h
Trump named Time Person of the Year

President-elect Trump has been named Time’s 2024 “Person of the Year.” The legacy news magazine announced the decision Thursday morning. In a feature announcing the magazine’s honoree, Time noted ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump’s NASA Lead Says Some SpaceX Missions May Be on Hold

Jared Isaacman says private SpaceX ventures could be on hiatus for the time being.
Inc. - 3d
Trump taps Dan Bishop for budget role

President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his nomination of Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) to serve as deputy budget director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Trump announced the news in a ...
The Hill - 4d
Will Trump play the role of Churchill in Ukraine, or of Chamberlain?

If he can overcome his infatuation with the world’s dictators, Trump is better positioned than Biden ever was to manage — and defeat— the hydra-headed threat now confronting the West.
The Hill - 4d
Trump announces new picks for roles at OMB and DOJ

President-elect Trump announced new picks for roles at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The president-elect said in posts on Truth Social that ...
The Hill - 5d
Trump names several picks for State Department roles

President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...
The Hill - 6d
Trump names Alina Habba counselor to the president, with other State Department roles

President-elect Donald Trump announced several State Department roles in a series of consecutive posts on Truth Social on Sunday.
ABC News - 6d
Trump names Kelly Loeffler for SBA

President-elect Trump announced plans to nominate former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). “Small Businesses are the backbone of our ...
The Hill - Dec. 4