Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to head the FBI, has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in Trump’s first administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories. …
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What to know about Tom Homan — and his a new role of ‘border czar’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDonald Trump is rounding out his list of key positions on immigration with Tom Homan, a veteran of the federal government who will be the first “Border Czar” inside the …
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Biden creates a new national monument marking the legacy of Indian boarding schools
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden with Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis on Oct. 25, 2024, when Biden formally apologized for the Indian boarding schools system. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP hide caption toggle …
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South Korea’s Justice Ministry imposes travel ban on President Yoon over martial law
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMembers of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions shout slogans as they hold signs carrying the names of the ruling party’s lawmakers who didn’t vote at the impeachment motion last …
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President Biden gives White House address on the dramatic events in Syria
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden addresses the nation about the dramatic situation in Syria. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Here in the United States, President Biden spoke about this historic moment. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) …
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Politics chat: Trump attends Notre Dame reopening defends Pete Hegseth
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident-elect Donald Trump travels to Paris for the opening of Notre Dame and for some soft diplomacy, meanwhile the future of his pick for secretary of defense remains in question.
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Trump receives a Paris welcome full of presidential pomp from France’s Macron
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFrench President Emmanuel Macron, left, is to shake hands with President-elect Donald Trump as he arrives at the Elysee Palace, on Saturday. Aurelien Morissard/AP hide caption toggle caption Aurelien Morissard/AP …
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SCOTT DETROW, HOST: This week, President-elect Donald Trump tapped tech and aerospace billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman has been to space twice, and in his …
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Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident-elect Trump’s call for government efficiency found some enthusiasm on Capitol Hill this week, while opposition for controversial nominees seemed to weaken. ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: On Capitol Hill this week, …
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Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTesla CEO Elon Musk (left), co-chair of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), carries his son “X” on his shoulders, as he walks with Speaker of the House …