Trump's biggest challenge: China GOP China hawks want tough talk and a trade war — but Trump is transactional, and really likes dictators Salon · Dec 28, 2024
Trump aides say Pete Hegseth still has a chance to be confirmed as defense head Hegseth’s nomination team reportedly says that they haven’t yet hit three ‘no’ votes despite slew of allegations The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2024
At the Races: Full House - Roll Call The results of 2024 House elections are now final, with Democrats netting one seat and holding Republicans to a 220-215 majority. Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024
Trump weighing DeSantis for DOD: report The president-elect's initial defense secretary pick has become a source of controversy for the transition team Salon · Dec 4, 2024
Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Mocks Trump As 'Armchair Tough Guy' In Brutal Resurfaced Clip Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host that President-elect Donald Trump nominated to take on the role of secretary of defense, is seen lambasting Trump in a resurfaced clip from years ago. International Business Times · Dec 4, 2024
Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Mocks Trump as 'Armchair Tough Guy' in Brutal Resurfaced Clip Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host that President-elect Donald Trump nominated to take on the role of secretary of defense, is seen lambasting Trump in a resurfaced clip from years ago. Latin Times · Dec 4, 2024
Final election results show House Democrats gained a net of one seat - Roll Call House Republicans will enter the 119th Congress with a razor-thin majority after an election that saw Democrats score a net gain of one seat. Roll Call · Dec 4, 2024
Republican Jewish Coalition Endorses Randy Fine For Congress Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Randy Fine for Congress in Florida's 6th District due to his strong advocacy for Jewish community issues. Top News · Nov 26, 2024
At the Races: DNC, or the Democrats’ Next Campaign - Roll Call House Democrats voted this week to keep their top leaders in place, while the national party began its search for the next DNC chair. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2024
Incoming Trump Advisor Hints at Pulling US Out of 'Antisemitic' International Criminal Court Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's national security advisor pick, claimed that "the ICC has no credibility" in response to the warrants. Latin Times · Nov 21, 2024
Meet Trump's Incredibly Confusing New National Security Cabinet Establishment hawks will be running the State Department and National Security Council, but Trump has peppered in some antiestablishment mavericks too. Reason · Nov 15, 2024
Loyalty the key as impulsive Trump picks team for America First agenda President-elect’s team has China hawks, an alleged Assad defender and a Fox News host – all have been vocally loyal The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2024
Trump Expected To Appoint Ukrainian Peace Envoy Soon President-elect Trump plans to appoint a Ukrainian peace envoy for negotiations with Russia. Key appointees include Rep. Michael Waltz and Sen. Marco Rubio... Top News · Nov 13, 2024
West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections - Roll Call The House and Senate members being tapped for administration jobs will create special elections that will vary across years. Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024 Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks US president-elect’s picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.
International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024 Full List Of All The Times Trump's Cabinet Picks Mocked Him In Public Marco Rubio is not the first potential cabinet pick to have exhibited a former disdain for the President-elect. His own running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, was notoriously critical of his administration before joining his presidential ticket. Furthermore, many additional legislators chosen to join the Trump administration actually denounced the…
Latin Times · Nov 12, 2024 Full List of All the Times Trump's Cabinet Picks Mocked Him in Public Marco Rubio is not the first potential cabinet pick to have exhibited a former disdain for the President-elect. His own running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, was notoriously critical of his administration before joining his presidential ticket. Furthermore, many additional legislators chosen to join the Trump administration actually denounced the…
Latin Times · Nov 12, 2024 Trump's New National Security Adviser Once Introduced a Bill to Send the U.S. Army to Mexico to Fight Cartels Florida Representative Michael Waltz is also regarded on Capitol Hill as a hawk on both China and Iran
Latin Times · Nov 12, 2024 Kristi Noem Set for Top Homeland Security Role As Trump's Hardline Immigration Agenda Takes Shape After her White House ambitions stalled due to a controversial memoir, Noem is set to make a comeback to the top of the political sphere
International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024 Trump Makes New Appointments, Rubio Tapped For Secretary Of State Both Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz, who has been lined up for the powerful National Security Advisor role, have notably hawkish views on China, which they see as a threat and challenge to US economic and military might.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2024 US election updates: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key security and foreign policy roles Trump will reportedly appoint Michael Waltz as his national security adviser and Marco Rubio as secretary of state, as president-elect picks cabinet
International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024 Trump Makes New Appointments Including New 'Border Czar' US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on Monday, tapping loyalist hardliners for several key posts including a "border czar" who will be in charge of mass deportations.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2024 Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – as it happened This blog is closed, thanks for following along.
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 Biden In Ukraine Sprint As Trump Victory Throws US Support In Question Donald Trump's election victory spells immediate doubt for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, with President Joe Biden's administration expected to sprint in its final days to ensure -- insofar as possible -- long-term US support.
The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024 Trump’s cabinet and White House picks – so far A look at the people who have been and still could be offered key positions when Trump takes office