• 11/14/2024

Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick?

New York Times The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden’s immigration policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/kristi-noem-homeland-security.html

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Republican Ken Calvert wins re-election to US House in California’s 41st Congressional District

Fox News Incumbent Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won re-election to California’s 41st Congressional District – which was deemed a tossup by observers – against Democratic challenger Will Rollins. The current balance of power in the House of Representatives with Calvert’s win is 217 to 207, with the GOP now one call away from the 218…

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Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Victory Lap

New York Times Plus, an artist sticks up for A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/briefing/trump-ukraine-netanyahu.html

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Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry denies that Ukraine plans to make nuclear weapons

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed reports in the media that Ukraine could build its own nuclear bomb if the US decreases military support. Source: Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Twitter (X); Times  Quote: “Ukraine is committed to the NPT [Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons];…

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IDF announces fallen soldier Sgt. Yoav Daniel, killed in Lebanon

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829041

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Fox News Politics: Setting the Stage for a New Administration

Fox News Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… -Thune wins secret ballot to become new Senate GOP leader, succeeding McConnell -Trump thanks Biden for ‘smooth transition’ during White House meeting -Trump names Stephen Miller, Dan…

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Israel prepares Lebanon cease-fire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump, officials say

Washington Post An Israeli government minister discussed the proposal with Trump and Jared Kushner at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday before traveling to the White House for talks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/13/israel-trump-netanyahu-lebanon-ceasefire-kushner/

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Trump picks China critic Marco Rubio as his secretary of state

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Florida senator, now set to be the top US diplomat, has pushed for a harder line against Beijing and targeted short video app TikTok. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3286463/trump-picks-china-critic-marco-rubio-his-secretary-state?utm_source=rss_feed

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Matt Gaetz Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney General

New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump has made clear his view of the Justice Department’s importance and has complained that his past attorneys general fell far short of his expectations. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/matt-gaetz-trump-attorney-general.html

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Trump taps Matt Gaetz for attorney general

Fox News President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as his pick for attorney general. If confirmed, Gaetz will head up the Justice Department after Trump is sworn in for his second term in January. Early contenders for the post included sitting U.S. senators, former Justice Department personnel and at least one…

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