The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.
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Trump and Harris Campaigns Met to Talk Tactics. It Wasn’t Pretty.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLeaders of the Trump and Harris campaigns met this week to talk tactics. It wasn’t pretty.
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RFK Jr. Adds to Growing Collection of Shirtless Videos of Himself
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRobert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has repeatedly showed off his physique on social media.
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Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.
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Iran Accelerates Production of Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium, IAEA Says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with …
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Elon Musk has mocked the Air Force for continuing to purchase expensive traditional fighter jets instead of drones. But military officials say human pilots are still needed.
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Melania Trump Credits Barron Trump With Helping His Father Win
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“He was very vocal” in advising his father on appearing with media personalities popular with young people, Melania Trump said on the morning show “Fox & Friends.”
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Elon Musk Backed Trump With Over $250 Million, Fueling the Unusual ‘RBG PAC’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.
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Biden Team Considers Blanket Pardons Before Trump’s Promised ‘Retribution’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhite House officials believe President-elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of partisan warriors for top law enforcement jobs indicates that he will pursue revenge against his perceived enemies.
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How Trump Targeted Undecided Voters Without Breaking the Bank
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump team had a huge financial disadvantage. It made up for it with a strategy that allowed it to narrow the focus of its ad dollars.