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Exclusive: Trump wants Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal before inauguration ...
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Trump wants Gaza ceasefire deal before he becomes US president
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Trump wants hostage deal before his inauguration, Lindsey Graham says
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Biden broke a promise pardoning his son Hunter, raising questions about his legacy
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Quick Glance: Biden's Pardon of Hunter Sparks Controversy
  • President Joe Biden unexpectedly issued a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter just before his scheduled sentencing.

  • This decision raises questions about Biden's legacy, contradicting his promise to restore trust in institutions and respect for the rule of law.

  • Critics, including former President Trump, argue that this sets a dangerous precedent and suggests some individuals are above the law.

  • Biden justified the decision by citing political pressure on his son and the need for family support, while failing to provide detailed legal reasoning.
The pardon of his son Hunter shows: Joe Biden has given up: Of course Donald Trump would have pardoned his son too. The fact that Joe Biden is doing so now is ...
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The pardon of his son Hunter shows: Joe Biden has given up
Quick Glance: Biden's Pardon for Hunter: Political Fallout and Criticism
  • Joe Biden unexpectedly announced a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, which also covers future charges.

  • The decision has prompted fierce allegations of hypocrisy from Republicans, while a Democratic governor expressed disappointment over the impact on Biden's reputation.

  • Biden's actions may have fundamentally altered the rules governing the use of presidential pardons, increasing the potential for political misuse.

  • Trump and his supporters could use Biden's decision as justification for similar actions during his next term.
Kash Patel Would Use the FBI for Trump's Revenge Tour: Law enforcement and vengeance shouldn’t go hand-in-hand.
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Kash Patel Would Use the FBI for Trump's Revenge Tour
Quick Glance: Republican Senators Rally Behind Kash Patel for FBI Director
  • Several Republican senators expressed support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director.

  • Concerns were raised regarding potential politicization of the FBI under Patel's leadership.

  • Senators Bill Hagerty and Ted Cruz praised Patel as a necessary reformer for the FBI.

  • Democratic senators cautioned against the possible weaponization of the FBI with Patel in charge.
Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires towards IDF in 'ceasefire violation'
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Ukraine war: "Army lacks the strength" to recapture all territories from Russia - | Selenskyj
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Quick Glance: Zelenskyy's Strategy Shift to End Ukraine War
  • President Zelenskyy seeks a swift end to the war with Russia, proposing diplomatic solutions for the return of occupied territories.

  • He calls for NATO security guarantees for the regions currently controlled by Ukraine to conclude the 'hot phase' of the conflict.

  • Public opinion in Ukraine is shifting towards favoring a quick resolution to the war, even with territorial concessions.

  • Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for direct communication with incoming US President Trump, while Ukraine's NATO membership remains a key aspect of his peace strategy.
Olaf Scholz with Selenskyj: what they have in common, what they argue about: 17 personal meetings, more than 30 phone calls. Olaf Scholz and Volodymyr Selenskyj ...
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Olaf Scholz with Selenskyj: what they have in common, what they argue ...
Pete Hegseth forced out of non-profit leadership roles for misconduct – report: Whistleblower report accuses Trump Pentagon pick of financial mismanagement ...
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Quick Glance: Accusations Against Pete Hegseth: Mistreatment of Women
  • Penelope Hegseth accused her son in a 2018 email of mistreating women for years.

  • She urged him to seek help and reflect on his behavior in the email.

  • In a follow-up interview, Mrs. Hegseth retracted her earlier statements, asserting that her son is a good father and husband.

  • These allegations are expected to come under scrutiny during Senate confirmation hearings.
California lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof’ state laws: The Democratic governor, a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump ...
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California lawmakers to begin special session to ‘Trump-proof’ state laws
Quick Glance: California Prepares to Resist Trump Administration Policies
  • California lawmakers commence a special session to safeguard progressive policies.

  • Governor Gavin Newsom seeks additional funding for legal battles against the Trump administration.

  • A proposed bill allocates $25 million for legal defenses, focusing on civil rights and environmental issues.

  • Legislators will discuss strategies to protect abortion laws and immigration policies from potential Trump administration attacks.
California to open special session preparing for anti-Trump lawsuits: The session follows Donald Trump’s vows to punish the state if it fails to hew to his ...
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California to open special session preparing for anti-Trump lawsuits
‘Appalling’: ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy: US politicians are threatening to sanction court officials over the arrest warrant ...
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‘Appalling’: ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy
Trump's low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets
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Trump's low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets
Will Biden's visit to Africa align with Trump's vision? | Africanews: President Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised visit to Africa to showcase a U.S ...
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Donald Trump and the media: The news choreographer: Donald Trump has mastered the game of global news cycles like no other. What does this mean for the media in ...
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Donald Trump and the media: The news choreographer
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces $25 million ‘special fund’ to fight Trump administration
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces $25 million ‘special fund’ to fight Trump ...
Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons: President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of ...
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Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons
Joe Walsh: Hunter Biden pardon ‘utter bulls‑‑‑,’ ‘stupidly selfish’ : Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh (Ill.) ripped President Biden’s decision to pardon his son ...
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Joe Walsh: Hunter Biden pardon ‘utter bulls‑‑‑,’ ‘stupidly selfish’ 
Despair Is Not an Option, So Here's What We Must Do: We have got to take on Trump and the oligarchs. And the best way to do that is to educate and organize ...
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Despair Is Not an Option, So Here's What We Must Do
President Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
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President Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising ...
Romania Accuses Israel of Meddling in Elections to Support Far-Right Candidate: Romania has accused an Israeli minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's government ...
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Romania Accuses Israel of Meddling in Elections to Support Far-Right ...
Israel bans mosque from using loudspeakers to broadcast call to prayer, opposition slams new policy
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Israel bans mosque from using loudspeakers to broadcast call to prayer ...
Biden’s Greatest Failure in Gaza: How Weak Humanitarian Diplomacy Abetted a Cataclysm
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Biden’s Greatest Failure in Gaza: How Weak Humanitarian Diplomacy Abetted ...
Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, appears to have support of GOP while alarming the left
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Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, appears to have support of GOP while ...
Israel has demolished over 1,500 West Bank facilities in 2024, says UN: Israeli forces have demolished 1,528 Palestinian-owned structures in the occupied West ...
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Israel has demolished over 1,500 West Bank facilities in 2024, says UN
Joe Biden Sends Parting Shot at GOP in Bombshell Pardon for Son Hunter: The president said Hunter Biden was “treated differently” than others charged with ...
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Joe Biden Sends Parting Shot at GOP in Bombshell Pardon for Son Hunter
Newsom vs. Trump: When big states take on the White House: California Gov. Gavin Newsom was on good terms with Donald Trump during his first term as president ...
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Newsom vs. Trump: When big states take on the White House
Shouldn’t Trump Voters Be Viewed as Traitors?: The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether voters should be held accountable for their chosen candidate’s ...
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Shouldn’t Trump Voters Be Viewed as Traitors?
Live updates: Trump raises prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 crimes: Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump ...
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Live updates: Trump raises prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 crimes
Trump is targeting protections for almost 1 million legal immigrants: Temporary Protected Status shields hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Venezuela ...
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Trump is targeting protections for almost 1 million legal immigrants
Biden's Palestinian history book purchase draws fire from left and right: The U.S. president's purchase of Rashid Khalidi's 'The Hundred Years' War on Palestine ...
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Biden's Palestinian history book purchase draws fire from left and right
BRICS Currency Debate Faces Tariff Threat Under Trump’s Return : the global economic stage is heating up as president-elect Donald Trump issues a stark warning ...
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BRICS Currency Debate Faces Tariff Threat Under Trump’s Return
US President Biden pardons son as Trump slams ‘miscarriage of justice’: The president’s 54-year-old son had pleaded guilty to federal tax charges.
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US President Biden pardons son as Trump slams ‘miscarriage of justice’
Hamas says 33 hostages killed during war in Gaza: Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Monday that 33 hostages had been killed during the almost 14-month-old ...
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Hamas says 33 hostages killed during war in Gaza
RFK Jr. nomination process heats up: More unflattering details about his life are emerging as criticism grows.
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RFK Jr. nomination process heats up
Elon Musk and the dream of cutting red tape: watch out, ideologues!: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are supposed to reduce bureaucracy in the USA ...
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Elon Musk and the dream of cutting red tape: watch out, ideologues!
Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza: A highly decorated former Israeli defense minister has caused a firestorm by ...
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Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern ...
Egypt Renews Rejection of Israeli Presence at Rafah, Philadelphi Corridor: Egypt has renewed its rejection of Israeli military presence at the Rafah crossing and ...
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Egypt Renews Rejection of Israeli Presence at Rafah, Philadelphi Corridor
Trump Doesn’t Exactly Condemn Biden’s Pardon for His Son: The president-elect addressed the news only by claiming that the rioters convicted for their role in ...
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Trump Doesn’t Exactly Condemn Biden’s Pardon for His Son
Quick Glance: Luxury Mansion Burns Down on Thanksgiving Day
  • A $2.8 million mansion in Connecticut was destroyed on Thanksgiving due to a fire that started while frying a turkey in the garage.

  • Firefighters battled the flames for over 16 hours, with the house deemed uninhabitable as the fire spread rapidly.

  • No injuries were reported, but firefighters faced challenges accessing water after a car drove over the hose.

  • The department described the conditions as dangerous, hindering their firefighting efforts significantly.
There are no ‘humanitarian zones’ or ‘evacuation orders’ in Gaza: It is time the world starts using the correct terminology for Israel’s actions in Gaza: ...
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There are no ‘humanitarian zones’ or ‘evacuation orders’ in Gaza
Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with 100pc tariffs if they seek to dethrone US dollar
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Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with 100pc tariffs if they seek to ...
Quick Glance: Trump Threatens BRICS Nations with Tariff Consequences
  • Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they attempt to create a rival currency to the US dollar.

  • He demands a commitment from these countries not to establish a new BRICS currency or support alternatives to the dollar.

  • The BRICS group, representing 37% of the global economy and 40% of the population, aims for greater influence in international politics.

  • Despite exploring alternatives to reduce reliance on the US dollar, the dollar remains the dominant global reserve currency.
Syria is growing to be an increasing concern for Iran: “Takfiri groups are good news for enemies of the world of Islam," Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah ...
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Syria is growing to be an increasing concern for Iran
Trump’s extraordinary selection of his daughters’ fathers-in-law for key posts underscores his reliance on family members
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Trump’s extraordinary selection of his daughters’ fathers-in-law for key ...
Quick Glance: Family Ties: Trump's Key Appointments Raise Eyebrows
  • Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, highlighting his preference for family connections in key roles.

  • Boulos, who is Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, played a significant role in Trump's campaign within Muslim American communities.

  • The appointments of Boulos and Charles Kushner, designated as US ambassador to France, raise concerns about influence and nepotism.

  • Trump's reliance on family members for political positions prompts scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest and financial gains.
A Mar-a-Lago coup with a value as unpredictable as Trump’s tweets: Trudeau called Trump personally the day he made the tariff threat and was invited to dinner ...
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A Mar-a-Lago coup with a value as unpredictable as Trump’s tweets
Quick Glance: Trudeau and Trump: Border Cooperation Progress
  • The meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau in Florida was described as very productive, covering key issues such as tariffs, national security, and drug crises.

  • Trump emphasized the need for actions against drug trafficking and illegal immigration, stating that tariffs on Canadian imports would only be lifted with border changes.

  • Trudeau expressed a willingness to enhance border security, including purchasing new helicopters for the RCMP to improve safety.

  • The meeting followed a week of intense political discussions in which Canadian leaders sought solutions to the impending tariffs.
Israeli military says attacks Hezbollah sites: The Israeli military said on Monday it had attacked military vehicles operating in the vicinity of military ...
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Israeli military says attacks Hezbollah sites
Hezbollah attacks Israel with mortars; Israel refutes allegations of Lebanon ceasefire violations | LIVE BLOG
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Hezbollah attacks Israel with mortars; Israel refutes allegations of ...
"We must show the Ukrainians that Europe is with them": The new EU leaders Kaja Kallas and António Costa spend their first working day in Kiev ...
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Quick Glance: EU Leaders Express Solidarity with Ukraine
  • António Costa and Kaja Kallas began their terms with a symbolic visit to Kyiv to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine.

  • The visit occurred amid an ongoing conflict that tests European support for Ukraine.

  • Despite the strong symbolic gesture, no new military or financial aid was announced.

  • The uncertainty regarding future US policy under President Trump and the necessity of NATO membership for Ukraine were also discussed.
Syrian Druze addresses current situation in Syria: "The factions that took over Aleppo destroyed Christmas trees that were set up for the holiday; they are ...
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Syrian Druze addresses current situation in Syria
Plans for mass deportation could target 47,000 in Philly: ‘No question it’s going to be ugly.’
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Plans for mass deportation could target 47,000 in Philly: ‘No question ...
Quick Glance: Mass Deportation Plans Threaten 47,000 in Philadelphia
  • President Trump intends to initiate unprecedented deportations of millions of undocumented individuals starting on his first day in office.

  • Experts warn that even partial implementation could cause significant disruption to communities and the economy.

  • In Philadelphia, approximately 47,000 undocumented individuals could be targeted, with the costs for mass deportation being exorbitantly high.

  • The reality of large-scale deportations may face numerous logistical and legal challenges that could hinder actual execution.
Canada bolstering border security after Trump's talks with Trudeau, Canadian official says
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Canada bolstering border security after Trump's talks with Trudeau ...
Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to lead the FBI: As he continues stocking his new administration with staunch loyalists ...
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Trump taps ‘deep state’ conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to lead the FBI
Antisemitic incidents in Australia quadruple since October 7, report shows: A report by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry reveals a sharp rise in verbal ...
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Antisemitic incidents in Australia quadruple since October 7, report shows
Huckabee pick as Israeli ambassador reflects long evangelical alliance: Former pastor and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has pressed, along with other ...
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Huckabee pick as Israeli ambassador reflects long evangelical alliance
USA: Another ultra in Team Trump: The future US president nominates a fanatical supporter as the new FBI director. Kash Patel wants to hunt down anyone who ...
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USA: Another ultra in Team Trump
Minister Orit Strock addresses hostage deal : The ceasefire in Lebanon and Hezbollah's distancing itself from Hamas leaves the terror group more isolated ...
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Minister Orit Strock addresses hostage deal
What are the BRIC nations? Why did Donald Trump threaten them with tariffs? What to know
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Quick Glance: Trump Issues 100% Tariff Threat to BRIC Nations
  • President Trump threatened 100% tariffs against nine nations if they undermine the U.S. dollar.

  • The warning targets members of the BRIC alliance, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.

  • Trump stated that any country attempting to establish a new BRICS currency or replace the dollar would face severe tariffs.

  • Russian President Putin criticized U.S. dollar dominance and called for alternative payment systems to evade Western sanctions.
‘Emotional and disturbing:’ Edan Alexander’s father on video of his son: Former hostages who were released last November reported seeing Edan alive ...
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‘Emotional and disturbing:’ Edan Alexander’s father on video of his son
Trump says he will nominate developer Charles Kushner to be the U.S. ambassador to France
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Trump says he will nominate developer Charles Kushner to be the U.S ...
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
  • Donald J. Trump has nominated Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France, highlighting their close relationship.

  • Kushner, who pleaded guilty to multiple offenses in 2004, received a pardon from Trump during his presidency.

  • The appointment may be complicated by Trump's mixed relationship with French President Macron.

  • Kushner is viewed as a significant supporter of Trump and was a major donor to his 2024 campaign.
Why resettling in the Galilee is more urgent than settling Gaza: Strengthening the Galilee must be prioritized over Gaza to ensure long-term security, growth ...
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Why resettling in the Galilee is more urgent than settling Gaza
Lawmakers express doubt over Trump plan to replace FBI’s Christopher Wray: Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle said the FBI director ...
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Lawmakers express doubt over Trump plan to replace FBI’s Christopher Wray
Cruz defends Trump tariff plan: Threat ‘immediately’ produced action: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) defended President-elect Trump’s threat to impose steep 25 percent ...
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Cruz defends Trump tariff plan: Threat ‘immediately’ produced action
Quick Glance: Cruz Supports Trump's Tariff Plan: Immediate Impact Noted
  • Senator Ted Cruz defended Trump's threat of 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.

  • Cruz emphasized that this threat prompted immediate cooperation from Mexico.

  • He criticized President Biden and Democrats for the border situation, labeling it an invasion.

  • Trump intends to increase tariffs on China with an executive order on his first day in office.
Sunday Snapshot: Trump's tariff toolkit: Here's what you may have missed when newsmakers hit the airwaves this Sunday, December 1.
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Sunday Snapshot: Trump's tariff toolkit
Cruz praises Patel as ‘very strong nominee’: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) praised Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s nomination for head of FBI ...
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Cruz praises Patel as ‘very strong nominee’
Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser: Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab ...
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Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser
John Bolton compares Kash Patel to Soviet secret police leader: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton compared Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s ...
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John Bolton compares Kash Patel to Soviet secret police leader
Trump’s nominees are totally unqualified | Letters to the editor: A reader says Trump signals his true intentions by nominating people to run major agencies who ...
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Trump’s nominees are totally unqualified | Letters to the editor