Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a former Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Mr. Trump during his first term.
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Who Is Michael Waltz, Trump’s Pick To Be National Security Adviser?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe former Green Beret and three-term congressman from Florida has established himself as a hawkish Republican voice on matters of national security.
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Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLow-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist.
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The president-elect has said he could impose tariffs as high as 200 percent on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of …
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Cleo Fields, a longtime Baton Rouge politician, won more than 50 percent of the vote in an open primary, negating the need for a runoff.
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The Trump Insiders Who Have Outsize Influence as He Chooses His Cabinet
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAides like Susie Wiles and advisers like Elon Musk are weighing in as the president-elect shapes his new administration.
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Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.
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Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGovernment unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.
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Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSenators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.
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Trump Is Expected to Upend Biden Labor Policies Favoring Unions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter gains by organized labor under President Biden, a second Trump administration is likely to change course on regulation and enforcement.