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‘FEARLESS’: Trump Picks Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to serve as his director of national intelligence. “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties—She is now a proud Republican!”…Bradley Devlin -
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Pelosi and Schumer Should ‘Step Aside,’ Teamsters President Says
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Teamsters President Sean O’Brien suggested that Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., should “step aside” following Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in the presidential election. The union announced in September it would make no endorsement in the election, even though President-elect Donald Trump received overwhelming support in electronic and phone surveys of the…Harold Hutchison -
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms as ‘Unconstitutional’
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Louisiana mandate requiring public schools in the state to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by Jan. 1, deeming the law “unconstitutional on its face.” U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge ruled that the statute had a clear religious…Mariane Angela -
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Texas Democrat Resigns After Criticizing Left’s Trans Policies
THE CENTER SQUARE—After Republicans won races statewide, especially in South Texas, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, Gilberto Hinojosa, said he plans to resign next year after serving 12 years in the role. Hinojosa and Texas Democrats have criticized Republican policies, including border security measures implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott. After Nov. 5, Hispanic…Bethany Blankley -
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Fired FEMA Staffer Says Avoiding Homes in Relief Aid Isn’t Uncommon
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Marn’i Washington, the Federal Emergency Management Administration supervisor fired for not helping supporters of President-elect Donald Trump with disaster relief, said Tuesday that this occurrence was not an “isolated” incident. Washington, formerly a FEMA disaster survivor assistance crew leader for Highland County, ordered workers to “avoid homes advertising Trump” while seeking residents qualified for…Nicole Silverio -
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Senate Republicans Choose New Leader for First Time in 18 Years
For the first time in 18 years, Republicans in the Senate have a new leader. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., will replace outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as the conference’s frontman. The new leader will have the hard task of passing President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda through the upper chamber of Congress. Though Republicans have…Bradley Devlin -
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Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell?
This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. The Wall Street Journal is speculating that President-elect Donald Trump may fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Powell says he won’t go. Can the president fire a Fed chief? And if not, who is actually running the Fed? Trump appointed…Peter St. Onge -
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New York Mayor Optimistic About Trump’s Immigration Policy
THE CENTER SQUARE—New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expressing optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration will help fix the nation’s broken immigration system and criticizing fellow Democrats for overlooking the issue of immigration ahead of last Tuesday’s election. Speaking to reporters at a Tuesday briefing, Adams said he is optimistic about the incoming…Chris Wade -
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‘SHOCKWAVES’: Trump Announces Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead New Government Efficiency Department
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped entrepreneur Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new nongovernmental body focused on government efficiency. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (‘DOGE’),” the president-elect wrote in a statement. “It…Katrina Trinko -
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Trump ‘Could Have No Better Adviser’ on the Border Than Homan, Former Colleague Says
Illegal aliens who pose “national security threats” to the U.S. will be prioritized for deportation, Tom Homan told Fox News on Monday. President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that Homan would serve as “border czar” in his forthcoming administration. Homan has been highly critical of the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the southern border, repeatedly raising…Virginia Allen -
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An Inside Look at Trump’s Dream Team
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we dive into the star-studded cast of nominations President-elect Donald Trump has announced so far for his second administration. They include Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D.; Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.; former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark.; border czar-to-be Tom Homan; and more by the…Tony Kinnett -
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Get Ready for the Largest Mass Deportation Since FDR
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. Mass deportations are coming. Which feels about right given we’re a democracy and nearly 60% of Americans want mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Who are, after all, breaking the law by trespassing on our republic. So, how fast…Peter St. Onge -
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Key Endorsements for Rick Scott Shake Up Senate Leadership Race
As the race to become the new Republican Senate leader goes down to the wire, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is gaining momentum. A slew of endorsements came in for Scott over Veterans Day weekend as the Senate GOP conference prepared to choose a new leader for the first time in 18 years. Scott is pitted…Bradley Devlin -
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China, Anti-DEI, Ukraine: What You Need to Know About Trump’s Pick for National Security Adviser
President Donald Trump’s choice of national security adviser is a combat veteran who has been a strong opponent of DEI in the military and advocated U.S. sanctions on China. Trump announced Tuesday that he chose Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to be national security adviser in his second term, a Cabinet-level position that doesn’t require Senate…Fred Lucas -
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What Pollsters Missed on Trump and How It Applies to Government Spending and Taxes
Donald Trump last week won every battleground state and cruised to an electoral victory. “Top” data experts and pollsters didn’t see it coming. Trump’s big win should serve as a lesson for those who blindly trust the “experts,” whether pollsters or government bureaucrats who wield control over the budget and the economy. The worst 2024…Preston Brashers -
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Biden-Harris Admin’s HHS Lavishing Hundreds of Millions on DEI Personnel, Programs
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Department of Health and Human Services spends tens of millions of dollars annually on diversity-related expenses, according to a new report from the watchdog group Open the Books. American taxpayers foot a bill of roughly $38.7 million every year to employ 297 staffers conducting diversity, equity, and inclusion work at HHS,…Robert Schmad -
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Trump Picks One-Time Rival Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel. Huckabee, who was in the field of Republican primary candidates who each lost to Trump in 2016, is a supporter of Israel, currently at war with the Hamas terrorist group based in the Gaza Strip adjacent the…Fred Lucas -
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The Democrats’ 2020 Victory Was a Blessing in Disguise
I never imagined I would think, let alone write, that the Democratic Party’s victory in 2020 was a blessing. But for those of us—meaning, it is now clear, a majority of us—who regard the Left as an entirely destructive force in America, as it is everywhere else in the world, 2020 may well have turned…Dennis Prager -
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Iran Reportedly More Interested in Talking to Trump
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Officials in Iran are considering negotiating and reconciling with incoming President Donald Trump instead of acting adversarially as in the past, The New York Times reports. Iran long has held disdain for Trump, having conducted cyberwarfare operations against his presidential campaign and working through various individuals to try to assassinate the former…Jake Smith -
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Republicans Probing FEMA for Denying Hurricane Relief to Trump Backers
Federal officials are facing increased scrutiny after a whistleblower alleged that disaster-relief efforts were intentionally denied to supporters of now-President-elect Donald Trump. According to a report from The Daily Wire, Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisor Marn’i Washington told employees under her authority to “avoid homes advertising Trump” while administering disaster relief in Lake Placid, Florida, following the…S.A. McCarthy