Tag #Political Appointments

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Trump Admin Reassigns DOJ Officials, Replacing Key US Attorneys

The Trump administration has reassigned at least 20 career Justice Department officials and replaced key US attorneys in New York and Washington D.C., following Trump's promise to overhaul the Justice Department and FBI after they investigated him; the changes raise concerns about potential politica...

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Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Scrutiny in Senate Hearings

The United States Senate conducted confirmation hearings for six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees on Wednesday, questioning them about their qualifications and past actions; key nominees included Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and John R...

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Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.

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Borne Appointed French Education Minister Amidst Political Turmoil and Educational Challenges

France's former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has been appointed as the new Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Research, following the collapse of the Barnier government; she aims to address violence in schools, improve educational outcomes, and manage the challenges posed by Cyclone Chid...

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Justice Thomas Failed to Disclose Trips, Senate Report Reveals

A Senate Democratic report revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose multiple trips, prompting renewed calls for ethics reform and highlighting a lack of transparency within the judicial branch, following a 20-month investigation.

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Starmer Appoints 30 New Peers to Rebalance House of Lords

Keir Starmer appointed 30 new Labour peers, including his former chief of staff Sue Gray, to counter the Conservative majority in the House of Lords, following a pause in planned upper house reforms; the appointments included 17 women and aim to address the chamber's political and gender imbalance.

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DeSantis Appoints Trump Ally Moody to US Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio, who will become President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state; Moody, a former prosecutor and judge who previously sued Trump, will serve until 2026, then run for a special e...

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Thune Selects Four Advisors to Shape Senate Republican Leadership

Senate Majority Leader John Thune appointed Senators Marsha Blackburn, Steve Daines, Markwayne Mullin, and John Cornyn to an informal advisory team to help shape his leadership and advance the Republican agenda in the Senate, mirroring a similar practice by former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConn...

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Trump's Cabinet Confirmation Faces Uncertainty Amidst Senatorial Hesitations

President-elect Donald Trump faces uncertainty in confirming his cabinet, as Republican senators express reservations about nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard due to their past controversies, potentially setting a contentious tone for his presidency. Former Rep. Matt Gae...

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Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council

Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.

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Trump Adviser Calls Incoming UK Ambassador "Moron

Donald Trump's campaign adviser Chris LaCivita called the incoming UK ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, an "absolute moron" on social media, criticizing Mandelson's past criticism of Trump; this follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of Mandelson's appointment and comes amidst ...

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Senate Democrats Demand Disclosure of Communications with Trump Advisor Amid Payment Allegations

Two Senate Democrats are demanding that President-elect Trump's appointees disclose communications with advisor Boris Epshteyn after allegations surfaced that he solicited financial payments to secure government appointments; an internal review reportedly concluded that Epshteyn solicited payments f...

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