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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Dr. Makary for FDA: A New Face, New Approach

President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's TV Talents: From Fox to Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump is assembling a Cabinet that reads more like a TV guide than a list of policy heavyweights. He's picked several faces from Fox News, including Sean Duffy for Treasury secretary and Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon. There's also Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his health show, at t

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Loyal Ally Pam Bondi for Attorney General after Gaetz Withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. This decision came after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, backed out following an investigation into sex trafficking allegations against him. Bondi has been a strong supporter of Trump an

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for OMB: Russ Vought and His Plan for Federal Layoffs

President Trump is reportedly set to appoint Russ Vought, a former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, to lead the agency again. Vought, who played a key role in Trump's deregulatory agenda and controversial Schedule F plan, has a vision for the federal workforce that includes large-scal

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Social Media Firm Eyes Crypto Exchange Bakkt

President-elect Donald Trump's social media company is in late-stage talks to buy Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform. This news, reported by the Financial Times, sent both companies' stocks soaring. Trump Media's stock jumped 16%, hitting $32, while Bakkt's stock skyrocketed 162%, trading at $

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Crypto Plans of Trump's Social Media Platform

President-elect Donald Trump's social media company, Truth Social, is exploring the world of cryptocurrency. The company filed a trademark application for TruthFi, a cryptocurrency payment processing platform. The application mentions various uses like card payment processing, asset management, and

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

New Plan: Trump’s Team Eyes Stronger Ties in Latin America for Migration Control

President-elect Donald Trump's team is brainstorming a robust strategy for Latin America aimed at securing cooperation in deporting large numbers of migrants. This strategy builds on the hardline approach from his first term, focusing on leveraging allies and imposing consequences for non-compliance

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Why Federal Workers Might Reconsider Their Jobs Under New Rules

President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is planning to end remote work for federal employees. The idea is to push workers to quit and reduce the federal workforce. This comes after both Musk

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

What's Next for Education with Linda McMahon?

President Trump's pick for the secretary of education, Linda McMahon, brings an interesting background from the world of wrestling. She's no stranger to business, having run the Small Business Administration before. But what does this mean for America's schools? Some think she'll push for more priva

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Nov 21 2024OPINION

President-Elect Trump's Media Target: What's the Future of Journalism?

President-elect Donald Trump's re-election hasn't just brought chaos to the Senate and worries from world leaders—it's also set off alarm bells for another important group: journalists. Trump has a history of threatening the media, and he's not shy about it. He's even bragged about killing the mains

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