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Trump Names Brooke Rollins USDA Chief: Can She Tackle a $1.58T Farm Economy with a $213B Budget and 106,000 Employees?

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary marks a notable departure from traditional USDA leadership. The selection of Rollins, who has spent more time in policy think tanks than cornfields, raises questions about the future direction of American agricultural policy. Trump’s weekend announcement ended weeks of internal jockeying that had many betting ...

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US Sanctions 21 Venezuelan Officials Over Post-Election Crackdown on Opposition

The United States government has imposed sanctions on 21 senior Venezuelan officials for suppressing protests following the disputed July presidential election, marking an escalation in pressure against President Nicolás Maduro’s administration. The sanctions target high-ranking security and cabinet members, including the corrections agency head, intelligence service director, and minister from Maduro’s Office of the President. ...

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FBI Probes 7 Bomb Threats and Swatting Targeting Trump Cabinet Nominees Amid Security Concerns Before Thanksgiving

Multiple nominees for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration faced a series of bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, prompting swift response from federal and local law enforcement agencies. The FBI has launched an active investigation into these threats, which occurred just before the Thanksgiving holiday. At least four officials in Trump’s incoming administration reported receiving bomb ...

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Trump Names Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary Amid $36 Trillion Debt, $92 Billion Tariff Revenue, and Crypto Shift

President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent, 62, as Treasury Secretary on Friday, selecting a Wall Street veteran who manages the billions of dollar Key Square Capital Management fund. The appointment comes as the dollar hit a one-year high and Trump prepares to implement a sweeping economic agenda including 60% tariffs on Chinese goods and 10% ...

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Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for DOGE, Names Gabbard as Intelligence Chief, and Eyes Immigration Emergency

The US President-elect Donald Trump’s second inning starts Jan 20, 2025. He is in the process of forming his cabinet. His first appointment was for DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). The famous Industrialist Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were given the charge of DOGE. The rule by dyarchy (rule by two people or agencies) will ...

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Trump’s Appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence Raises Senate Questions, U.S. Intelligence Concerns, and Ally Unease

President-elect Donald Trump has put forth former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a decision that must have generated intense discussion across the nation and particularly Washington’s political and intelligence circles. The appointment puts Gabbard, 43, in line to oversee and manage 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, ...

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Trump Appoints Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser to Drive Aggressive U.S.-China Policy and Foreign Defense Strategy

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser, according to sources familiar with the decision. The selection of Waltz, a combat-decorated Green Beret and current member of the House Armed Services Committee, places a military veteran with extensive combat experience at the helm of U.S. national security policy. ...

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Trump Picks South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to Lead Homeland Security Amid Border Policy Shift

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his selection of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a $60 billion agency crucial to implementing his promised immigration policies. The Selection Process and Immediate Reactions “Kristi has been very strong on Border Security,” Trump stated in his official announcement, adding that she ...

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Tom Homan as Border Czar: How Trump’s Plan Tackles Historic 2 Million Case Backlog with Largest U.S. Deportation Effort Yet

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tom Homan as his administration’s “border czar,” announcing on Truth Social: “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders.” The appointment arrives amid evolving border security dynamics, with recent ...

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Trump’s Secretary of State Pick: Marco Rubio’s Nomination Brings Focus to Latin America and U.S. Diplomacy Reset

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, according to sources close to Trump’s thinking. Rubio would become the first Latino to serve as America’s top diplomat, marking a shift in Republican foreign policy approach. The selection caps a remarkable transformation in the Trump-Rubio relationship. During the 2016 primary, ...