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Trump Appoints Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Secretary of Health and Human Services
"I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," Trump said on Thursday in a post on X.
Former White House Official Praises Sheikh Hasina for Controlling Extremism Amid Rising Concerns in Bangladesh
Lisa Curtis, who served as President-elect Donald Trump's South Asia point-person in his first term, said there's concern about the future and what that brings to Bangladesh.
Trump Pledges to Resolve Russia-Ukraine Conflict
"We're going to work on the Middle East, and we're going to work very hard on Russia and Ukraine. It's got to stop," Trump said at a gala for the America First Policy Institute at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday. This marked his first major speech and public appearance since his electoral victory on November 5.
Trump Replaces Federal Prosecutor Involved in Ex-RAW Officer's Alleged 'Murder-for-Hire' Case
Clayton will take over from current District Attorney Damian Williams, who traditionally steps down when a president changes or could be fired January 21.
Diwali Celebrated at the U.S. Capitol: First Major Event Post-Presidential Elections
The annual "Diwali at Capitol Hill" celebration was on Tuesday, organized by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in association with other Indian American organizations who included the Hindu American Foundation, Sikhs for America, Jain Association of North America, and the Art of Living.
Moscow Vows to Respond to US Missile Defense Base in Poland
The Polish Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that a new US missile defense base would be launched in Redzikowo, northern Poland, on November 13.
Biden to Express 'Deep Concern' Over North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia in Summit with Xi
According to the Yonhap news agency, the summit is scheduled for Saturday in Lima as Biden and Xi may have their last in-person summit as Presidents.
Biden Welcomes Trump as He Arrives in the Oval Office
"Welcome, welcome back," Biden said to Trump at the start of their meeting.
Trump Names Matt Gaetz as Nominee for Attorney General
"Matt is a very talented and relentless lawyer, trained at the William & Mary College of Law who has distinguished himself in the House of Representatives by being focused on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice," Trump said in a statement.
US Senate Republicans Choose John Thune as Majority Leader
On a secret ballot, Thune, 63, beat two contenders: John Cornyn of Texas, a former Republican whip, and Rick Scott of Florida, a longtime McConnell critic who has framed himself as an opponent of leadership and the establishment.
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