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In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own
By CHRIS MEGERIAN
Updated 6:52 AM CST, December 9, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the history of American politics, there’s no shortage of presidents who promised to shake up Washington once they got to the White House. But Donald Trump may prove to be in a class of his own, and he appears more interested in beating the federal government into submission than recalibrating it.
In staffing his administration, Trump has shown an inclination to select people who distrust or even disdain the agencies that they’ve been chosen to lead, setting up a potential war of attrition between the incoming Republican president and American institutions.
“There’s been nothing like what Trump is suggesting to do,” said Doug Brinkley, a presidential historian. “We’re talking about dismantling the federal government.”
Trump’s approach will become even clearer this week as Kash Patel, his choice for FBI director, heads to Capitol Hill for an initial round of meetings with senators who will decide whether to confirm him to the post. A former national security official who has branded himself as an eager acolyte of Trump, Patel has talked about shutting down the agency’s headquarters, splitting up its responsibilities and targeting Trump’s perceived enemies. ...
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Police questioning man in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing: Live updates | CNN
Police are questioning a man in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the shooting and killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two law enforcement officials familiar with the matter tell CNN. Follow here for the latest.
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White House responds to intraparty criticism about Biden's final days in Oval Office: 'Leading by example'
President Biden and his administration's efforts during the final days before President-elect Donald Trump takes over have come under fire from Democrats and party allies.
Trump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’ | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump in a television interview that aired Sunday previewed a sweeping agenda for his first days in office, outlining how his administration will prioritize deporting migrants with criminal records, vowing to pursue pardons for January 6 defendants on his first day, and...
www.cnn.comAdam Schiff to be sworn into the Senate, where he wants to be more than a Trump antagonist
As California’s newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary.
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How Trump has infused parts of Project 2025 into his administration
Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.
Trump says he'll act on the "first day" on Jan. 6 defendants
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
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Trump's business empire has expanded. Here's where he could profit in his second term.
Trump and his team have so far declined to provide details about how — or whether — he will separate his business interests from his work as president.
www.nbcnews.comLara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. One of her potential next steps is replacing Florida Sen.
apnews.comTrump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’ | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump in a television interview that aired Sunday previewed a sweeping agenda for his first days in office, outlining how his administration will prioritize deporting migrants with criminal records, vowing to pursue pardons for January 6 defendants on his first day, and...
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Donald Trump wants to end birthright citizenship in the US
Donald Trump’s team is preparing an executive order to limit birthright citizenship, aimed at restricting automatic citizenship for those born in the US.
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Netanyahu to testify in corruption trial amid multiple conflicts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin his witness testimony Tuesday for his ongoing trial on corruption and fraud charges.
Syrian rebels install prime minister, new regime postures as centrists
Mohammed al Bashir, the leader of the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al Sham's political wing, will begin fielding a cabinet for the new government of Syria.
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Trump has big plans at home, but Syria shows why he can’t escape the world’s problems | CNN Politics
Even the normally brash Donald Trump seems disconcerted by the volatile international situation he’ll inherit as the new president next month and to which he’s certain to inject new unpredictability.
www.cnn.comTrump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers.
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Syria: Assad's police threatened to bury me and my reporting. Now I'm back, and free
The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city.
www.bbc.comSupreme Court rejects Wisconsin parents' challenge to school guidance for transgender students
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district’s guidance for supporting transgender students.
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Biden calls Assad's fall "moment of historic opportunity"
"At long last, the Assad regime has fallen," President Biden said Sunday, hours after opposition forces entered Damascus and seized control of Syria.
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Who is the leader of Syria’s rebels and what does he want? | CNN Politics
The US State Department is advertising an up to 10-million-dollar reward for information leading to the capture of Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, who the agency first designated as a terrorist more than a decade ago, saying his group had “carried out multiple terrorist attacks throughout Syria.” Yet...
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