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Trump expected to trash Biden’s AI agenda

Trump expected to trash Biden’s AI agenda

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to undo President Biden’s artificial intelligence agenda, replacing an emphasis on safety with a new emphasis on freedom for the booming new technology. Mr. Biden signed an AI executive…Read more

Trump picks Ratcliffe for CIA, Hegseth for Defense and Musk for new agency to cut waste

Trump picks Ratcliffe for CIA, Hegseth for Defense and Musk for new agency to cut waste

President-elect Donald Trump showed his intention to shake up the federal government Tuesday by naming former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, Elon Musk to head a new department to cut waste and regulations, and the unexpected choice of military reservist and Fox News figure Pete Hegseth to serve as Defense Secretary…Read more

Jack Smith winding down Trump cases before inauguration, asks judge to cancel deadlines

Jack Smith winding down Trump cases before inauguration, asks judge to cancel deadlines

A federal judge is granting special counsel Jack Smith’s request to cancel pretrial deadlines in the election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump as the government finds a way to deal with his victory and looming inauguration. Mr. Smith is winding down his cases against Mr. Trump because of a policy that dictates sitting presidents aren’t liable for criminal…Read more

Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map

Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map

By Stephen Dinan – The Washington Times – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Former President Donald Trump rewrote the campaign playbook in defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by carving into traditional Democratic voting blocs, including Hispanics and younger voters, hinting at a lasting political realignment. He grabbed 41% to 45% of the Hispanic vote, flirting with a record for a Republican nominee, and seemed to…Read more

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Migrant crime, violence in cities expected to be the focus for Trump’s new prosecutors

Migrant crime, violence in cities expected to be the focus for Trump’s new prosecutors

Look for the Trump administration’s slate of new federal prosecutors to lead a nationwide crackdown on migrant criminals and to push for greater involvement in reining in big-city crime, especially in the District of Columbia, former federal prosecutors said…Continue Reading

Trump picks Ratcliffe for CIA, Hegseth for Defense and Musk for new agency to cut waste

Trump picks Ratcliffe for CIA, Hegseth for Defense and Musk for new agency to cut waste

President-elect Donald Trump showed his intention to shake up the federal government Tuesday by naming former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, Elon Musk to head a new department to cut waste and regulations, and the unexpected choice of military reservist and Fox News figure Pete Hegseth to serve as Defense Secretary…Continue Reading

Trump’s new border czar puts sanctuary cities on notice: ‘Get the hell out of the way’

Trump’s new border czar puts sanctuary cities on notice: ‘Get the hell out of the way’

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar, delivered a stern warning to sanctuary cities on Monday by telling them to “get the hell out of the way” as the next administration comes for illegal immigrants. Appointing Mr. Homan is one of Mr. Trump’s boldest moves as he staffs his administration. He also said he would nominate…Continue Reading

Beyond Ukraine, East Asia: Practical Diplomacy When Facing a Tiger By Dr Darrell L. Smith

Beyond Ukraine, East Asia: Practical Diplomacy When Facing a Tiger By Dr Darrell L. Smith

American diplomacy based out of Washington often falls tone deaf to the roars of China at their doorstep. With the dozens of languages, hundreds of islands, and millions of blue ocean miles in East Asia, how should a new administration prioritize diplomacy in East Asia? How should America counterbalance a behemoth that…Continue Reading

TUMAY HARDING ANNOUNCES HER CANDIDACY FOR VIRGINIA’S 32ND SENATE DISTRICT, KEY ENDORSEMENTS

TUMAY HARDING ANNOUNCES HER CANDIDACY FOR VIRGINIA’S 32ND SENATE DISTRICT, KEY ENDORSEMENTS

ASHBURN, VA, November 11, 2024 – Tonight, Tumay Harding is announcing her candidacy for the Republican Nomination for the newly vacant seat in Virginia’s 32nd Senate District. She is proudly endorsed by Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman, Former Virginia Senator Dick Black, and Former Delegate Bob Marshall. Tumay Harding…Continue Reading

Trump selects Tom Homan, former ICE chief, as new ‘border czar’

Trump selects Tom Homan, former ICE chief, as new ‘border czar’

President-elect Donald Trump will tap Tom Homan, who ran the government’s deportation agency in the first Trump administration, as his border czar. Mr. Homan, whom Mr. Trump announced on social media Sunday, has become one of the fiercest critics of the Biden…Continue Reading

Jack Smith winding down Trump cases before inauguration, asks judge to cancel deadlines

Jack Smith winding down Trump cases before inauguration, asks judge to cancel deadlines

A federal judge is granting special counsel Jack Smith’s request to cancel pretrial deadlines in the election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump as the government finds a way to deal with his victory and looming inauguration. Mr. Smith is winding down his cases against Mr. Trump because of a policy that dictates sitting presidents aren’t liable for criminal…Continue Reading

Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map

Trump sees ‘historic realignment’ as GOP points to record Latino vote; gains across map

By Stephen Dinan – The Washington Times – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Former President Donald Trump rewrote the campaign playbook in defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by carving into traditional Democratic voting blocs, including Hispanics and younger voters, hinting at a lasting political realignment. He grabbed 41% to 45% of the Hispanic vote, flirting with a record for a Republican nominee, and seemed to…Continue Reading

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks defeats popular ex-Gov. Larry Hogan in Maryland Senate race

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks defeats popular ex-Gov. Larry Hogan in Maryland Senate race

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won the Senate race in deep-blue Maryland on Tuesday over Republican Larry Hogan, a former two-term governor who failed to convert his popularity into an upset win. Ms. Alsobrooks enjoyed a double-digit polling lead heading into Election Day but the race remained fraught, with Mr. Hogan…Continue Reading

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