Tag: Politics
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Trump Nominates Billionaire Scott Bessent to Lead Treasury Department as He Finalizes Cabinet Picks
Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street financier Scott Bessent to head the U.S. Treasury Department, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt, international finance…
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Donald Trump Nominates Pam Bondi as His Pick for Attorney General
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as his pick for Attorney General, following the sudden withdrawal of his initial choice, Rep. Matt Gaetz.…
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House Staff Secretary, Sparking Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 16 that he has selected Will Scharf, one of his personal attorneys, to serve as his White House staff…
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Trump nominates fossil fuel advocate Chris Wright to lead U.S. Department of Energy
Donald Trump announced on November 16 that Chris Wright, the founder and CEO of oilfield services firm Liberty Energy, will be his choice to lead…
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Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of Health and Human Services
Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and former Democrat, to lead the United States of America’s Department of Health…
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Trump nominates Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, announced on November 12, 2024 that he has nominated former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to serve as the United…
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Europe’s path to greater autonomy
[Lukas Müller, Shongjog columnist] The European Political Community (EPC) summit took place in Budapest this past October. Lucas Dupont’s recent Op-Ed, published by Oped Column Syndication,…
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Botswana’s ex-President returns from exile to face legal charges
Former President Ian Khama of Botswana has made a dramatic return to the country after a three-year self-imposed exile. The 71-year-old appeared in court on…
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