Tag #Political Appointments

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Trump Administration Prioritizes Loyalty Over Competence in Hiring

The Trump administration is implementing rigorous loyalty tests for job applicants, reviewing social media activity and political stances; this raises concerns about prioritizing loyalty over competence and potentially compromising institutional knowledge in critical areas like foreign policy and na...

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Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination

More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.

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Trump Fires 1,000 US Government Employees in "Spoil System" Purge

President Donald Trump fired approximately 1,000 US government employees, including those in diversity programs, on January 22nd, implementing a "spoil system" to replace them with political loyalists, raising concerns about governmental efficiency and potential corruption.

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French Political Crisis: Barnier Ousted, Bayrou Appointed

Following the resignation of the Attali government, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted by a no-confidence vote after only three months, leading to François Bayrou's appointment as the new Prime Minister; the political crisis also saw the unexpected return of Manuel Valls to the governme...

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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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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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Mar-a-Lago Trespassing Arrest

On Tuesday evening, Bijan Arceo, 32, was arrested for trespassing at Mar-a-Lago after climbing a wall; this is the second such incident this year, raising concerns about security at the property.

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Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC

The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.

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CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning

Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...

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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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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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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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