Trump appoints The Apprentice producer as US special envoy to UK Mark Burnett, who also created Survivor, Shark Tank and The Voice, lacks diplomatic and foreign policy experience The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2024
Peace on earth doesn’t look very likely any time soon They don’t make world leaders like they used to, as far as Vladimir Putin is concerned. Talking to a Kremlin-friendly gathering of journalists at his traditional end-of-year press conference earlier today, the Russian president spoke with fond nostalgia of the old gang, saying he’d like to spend more time with… The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024
Kimberly Guilfoyle Named US Ambassador To Greece By Trump President-elect Trump announces key ambassadorial appointments, highlighting personal relationships and expertise in diplomatic relations. Top News · Dec 10, 2024
MAGA’s jailhouse-to-White House pipeline What Trump’s government of criminals and ne-er do wells means for America’s future Salon · Dec 10, 2024
Unpardonable double standards Joe Biden needs to pardon everyone in Trump’s crosshairs before leaving office Salon · Dec 9, 2024
Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’ The incoming administration will be the wealthiest in history, with more than a dozen ultra-rich nominees for critical agencies and major diplomatic roles The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Yes, Joe should pardon Trump next Let's hit the reset button on American democracy. Is it moral? I don't know, but it gives us a chance to start over Salon · Dec 5, 2024
Joe Manchin says Biden’s pardon of Hunter would have been ‘more balanced’ if he also pardoned Trump ‘Why don’t you go ahead and pardon Donald Trump, for all his charges?’ West Virginia senator asks The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Social Media Users Remind Trump He Also Pardoned a Family Member — And Then Made Him an Ambassador MAGA was eager to criticize President Biden for pardoning his son, but social media users reminded them that Donald Trump did the same in 2020. International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024
Rachel Maddow defends Biden’s pardon for Hunter because Kash Patel has a ‘hit list’ Maddow also dismissed all the “handwringing and gnashing of teeth” over Biden’s pardon of his son, noting that Trump pardoned a number of friends and family members The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
What is a presidential pardon and how has Joe Biden used one for his son Hunter? Joe Biden is not the first president to pardon a relative; however, he may be the first to do so after insisting he wouldn’t Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024
What is a presidential pardon and can Biden issue it preemptively? The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2024
From Hunter Biden to Richard Nixon: Most controversial presidential pardons in history President Joe Biden offered his son a sweeping pardon for all crimes that may have been committed between 2014 and 2024 The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Joe Biden Rarely Issues Pardons but Made an Exception for His Son Biden continues a modern trend of presidents who are stingy with the pardon pen. Reason · Dec 2, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 I’m not surprised at all that Biden pardoned Hunter. It fits a disappointing pattern ANALYSIS: Once again, Joe Biden saddles his party with defending the indefensible. This has been going on for a while, says Eric Garcia
Top News · Dec 2, 2024 Trump Continues Trend Of Appointing Family Members To Key Roles President-elect Donald Trump appoints family members and close associates to key roles in his administration, sparking concerns about nepotism and conflict...
Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2024 Joe Biden pardons son Hunter: What it means and why it matters Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. Here is what we know.
Roll Call · Dec 2, 2024 In final month of the session, Congress looks to clean up loose ends, prepare for Trump - Roll Call Congress returns with a full plate for December’s legislative session, as well as plenty of Donald Trump's nominees to begin vetting.
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024 Joe Biden begins Africa visit amid controversy over his 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter President Biden faces heat from Democrats over the move as he makes long-promised visit to Africa to showcase a US-backed railway project in Zambia, Congo and Angola
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Keeping it in the family: Trump appoints Tiffany’s father-in-law as Middle East adviser Massad Boulos, a billionaire from Lebanon, is the second father of one of Trump’s sons-in-law to be selected for position in forthcoming administration
Top News · Dec 1, 2024 Trump Selects Massad Boulos As Senior Adviser On Middle East President-elect Trump appoints Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs and Charles Kushner as U.S. ambassador to France, emphasi...
Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2024 Trump taps Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, as envoy to France President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks.
The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2024 Trump nominates Jared Kushner’s father for ambassador to France Businessman pleaded guilty to illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion and witness tampering in 2005
Top News · Nov 30, 2024 Charles Kushner Nominated As US Ambassador To France By Trump Charles Kushner, successful business leader and philanthropist, appointed as US ambassador to France by President-elect Donald Trump.
Fortune · Nov 15, 2024 Josh Kushner, the lead investor in OpenAI, hires people with less than 4 years of investing experience The Thrive Capital founder isn’t looking for the most senior candidate, rather someone who can pave the new way