President-elect Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner, to serve in his new administration as the U.S. ambassador to France. ‘I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve…
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President-elect Donald Trump chose Saturday night to announce that his long-time aide Kash Patel is his choice to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and for anyone interested in a good…
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Kash Patel’s nomination sparks enthusiasm, anxiety; future of the FBI appears uncertain
by adminPresident-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director evoked strong reactions from supporters and critics Saturday night. Patel’s nomination hints at massive changes the agency will likely undergo during the second Trump administration. As…
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President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, and the billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk were among just some of the well-known political figures who were ordered to court in 2024. The year saw…
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China sentences journalist for espionage after he was detained while eating with Japanese diplomat
by adminA prominent Chinese journalist was sentenced in a Beijing court to seven years in prison for espionage, according to his family. Dong Yuyu, a commentator and editor, was detained by police in February 2022 while…
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Former high-level United Nations officials to launch ‘DOGE-UN’ to highlight agency inefficiencies
by adminA group of former United Nations officials fed up with its inefficiency launched ‘DOGE-UN,’ an investigative effort that will highlight waste by the world body. The effort, similar to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department…
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Israel cease-fire deal has critics worried over Biden, Obama officials looking to stymie incoming Trump admin
by adminJERUSALEM— Amid the start of a cease-fire on Wednesday between Israel and the Iranian regime-backed Hezbollah terrorist movement in Lebanon, some leading Republican lawmakers accused President Biden of browbeating Israel into a temporary suspension of…
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is urging NATO leaders to invite Ukraine to join the Western military alliance during a meeting in Brussels next week, according to a letter sent to alliance leaders—reflecting the country’s…
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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). England and Wales edged closer to legalizing assisted…
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Trump team dismisses reports he will discharge trans in military: ‘No decisions on this issue have been made’
by adminAs President-Elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office in January, his administration has reportedly indicated plans to implement certain policy changes that would affect transgender individuals across various sectors. But Trump’s campaign spokesperson and to-be…