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The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

Which Trump Cabinet picks will actually get confirmed — and who will work across the aisle?

From Fox News alumni to a retired professional wrestling performer, these are the most and least likely of Trump’s picks to survive the confirmation process

The Independent UK

The US is sending anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine – here’s what it means

The US decision to provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines expands the use of a weapon that the international community has long condemned because of its danger to innocent civilians

The Independent UK

The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election

Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup

The Guardian - UK

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Our Oceans review – Barack Obama’s nature show might be the most beautiful thing you see all year

Yes, the ex-president’s soothing voice was made to narrate this gorgeous wildlife programme. But the absolutely majestic visuals are the real star

The Guardian - UK

Trump is promising a deportation surge. How many people did Obama, Biden and Trump actually deport?

President elect Trump has threatened to use the military to enact his mass deportation plan — but how does his track record compare to his Democrat rivals?

The Independent UK

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House

Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a governing “trifecta”: control over the executive branch via the president, combined with majorities for their party in both the House and the Senate.

The Conversation

Voices: I moved abroad after a US election. It didn’t go exactly as planned

While many social media users and a handful of celebrities have suggested they’re looking into moving abroad rather than live under a second Trump presidency, I took the plunge following the election of George W Bush. I soon realized that I may have been a little naive

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Why does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments

Since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has moved quickly to name his picks for key cabinet posts such as attorney general and the secretaries of defense, health and human services, and state.

The Conversation

What global business leaders need to know about Trump 2.0

Trump's second administration has offered some clues about how its actions will affect America's military and trade partners.

Fortune

Trump's Rapid Pace In Staffing Second Administration

President-elect Trump is rapidly filling key positions for his second term, driven by experience, mandate, and urgency to fulfill campaign promises.

Top News

Cuban-American Republicans Poised to Shape U.S. Foreign Policy on Cuba Under Trump Admin

Rubio joins a list of prominent Cuban-American Republicans who are now in position to take on significant roles including Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos Trujillo

Latin Times

‘It’s the opposite of Trump’s agenda’: Parks and Recreation’s Jim O’Heir on the show’s legacy

As the ex-president returns, the masterly comedy about local government can feel like a fantasy. But its message is more relevant than ever

The Guardian - US

John Fetterman says Democrats need to quit ‘freaking out’ about Trump

Fetterman said Trump’s decision to pick former Congressman Matt Gaetz as his attorney general was ‘nothing but trolling’

The Independent UK

Trump shouldn’t decide Rudd’s future – but the US president-elect is no ordinary leader

Australia’s ambassador to Washington is hardly alone in his past criticisms but Trump’s capacity to forgive seems reliant on twin tests of repentance and usefulness

The Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - US

What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?

The president-elect proposed an archaic method to install people such as RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz – here’s what to know

The Guardian - UK

Landman to Our Oceans: the seven best shows to stream this week

An excellent Billy Bob Thornton heads up a starry, bloody tale of Texan oil magnates v drug cartels. Plus: Barack Obama’s startling underwater odyssey – and the return of a stone-cold 90s classic

The Independent UK

What is the confirmation process for Cabinet picks — and what are ‘recess appointments’?

Eric Garcia details how Trump has previously hinted at using a never-used constitutional power. Would it be enough to get Matt Gaetz or Pete Hegseth through?

Reason

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Biden welcomes Trump for fireside chat as he prepares to watch his legacy burn

Trump was back in the Oval Office to discuss the transfer of power – a courtesy he never extended when he lost in 2020

International Business Times

Republicans Complete Power Takeover With House Majority

The Republican Party has won a majority in the US House of Representatives, media projected Wednesday, completing their clean sweep of Congress, which will hand President-elect Donald Trump vast legislative power.

The Guardian - US

Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next majority leader

South Dakota senator who serves as the minority whip will replace Mitch McConnell in January

The Guardian - US

Is Donald Trump a foreign policy dove? If only

Trump is surrounding himself with hawks so you can be assured that his will be a very hawkish administration

Roll Call

GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations - Roll Call

Leadership hopefuls have flirted with giving President-elect Donald Trump power to avoid the confirmation process for his Cabinet nominees.

Top News

David Axelrod Criticizes Unnamed Biden Aide For Blaming Obama Team

David Axelrod and Nancy Pelosi critique Biden's campaign strategy and suggest alternative scenarios for the 2024 election.

The Conversation

3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia

Among the first world leaders to speak with Donald Trump following his election victory on Nov. 5, 2024 was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Congratulating the U.S. president-elect, Zelenskyy expressed confidence in the “potential for stronger cooperation” between the two nations.

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