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Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Updated 6:01 PM CST, November 18, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect. Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, was a member of the Financial Services Committee and was chairman of the subcommittee on insurance and housing. He left Congress in 2019, and is now co-host of a show on Fox Business, “The Bottom Line.”
In his announcement Monday, Trump noted that Duffy is married to a Fox News host, calling him “the husband of a wonderful woman, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a STAR on Fox News.”
Duffy is so far the second Fox-affiliated television host to be named to a Cabinet position in Trump’s new White House. Trump last week announced he was choosing Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary. ...
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Trump declaring national emergency at border would not lead to militarization of country, expert says
President-elect Trump's plan to declare a border emergency and use the military to assist with deportations would not lead to a militarization of the country, an expert tells Fox News.
Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump is emphasizing his plan to declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.
Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas
President-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk’s influence in the Republican’s orbit.
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Women testified to House panel that they were paid for sexual favors by Gaetz, lawyer says | CNN Politics
Two women testified to the House Ethics Committee that they were paid for “sexual favors” by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, a lawyer for the two women told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday.
www.cnn.comBiden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
The move eases limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war.
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Democrats won 'highly engaged' voters and struggled with everyone else in 2024
The final NBC News poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris losing voters who don’t follow politics closely by double digits.
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Trump transition updates: Trump taps America First think tank CEO as agriculture secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.
Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters.
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Trump calling senators directly to lobby for Gaetz’s confirmation as attorney general | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to ensure former Rep. Matt Gaetz is confirmed as attorney general, calling some senators directly to discuss the Florida Republican and ask for their support, two sources familiar with the outreach told CNN.
www.cnn.comHungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia
Hungary’s foreign minister is criticizing U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia.
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Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future in Washington
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
www.cbsnews.comShould women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines?
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Ukraine: Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent
What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
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Appeals court abruptly postpones Trump bid to oust Fani Willis from RICO case - Washington Examiner
The Georgia Court of Appeals canceled oral arguments in Donald Trump’s bid to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting the RICO case.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSpeaker Johnson's 'epic' weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power
There was House Speaker Mike Johnson walking behind President-elect Donald Trump’s entourage into Saturday night’s UFC fight at Madison Square Garden.
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Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as potential military 'insider threat' because of 'Deus Vult' tattoo
Sgt. DeRicko Gaither made the complaint about the tattoo in 2021.
Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory
US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,000th day.
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A letter from the Oregon District Attorneys...
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Khalil was arrested by federal immigration authorities Saturday night at his university-owned apartment. Amy Greer, Khalil's attorney, said officials were acting on a State Department order to revoke Khalil's student visa and green...
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