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Trump Reportedly Plans to Ban Transgender Troops, Sparking Concerns Over Military Readiness
Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to issue an executive order that would remove all transgender service members from the U.S. military and impose a comprehensive ban on future enlistment of transgender individuals, according to defense sources. The move, which could be implemented on Trump's first day back in office on January 20, 2025, has already drawn sharp criticism from advocates who warn of severe consequences for military readiness and morale. 
Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to issue an executive order that would remove all transgender service members from the U.S. military and impose a comprehensive ban on future enlistment of transgender individuals, according to defense sources. The move, which could be implemented on Trump's first day back in office on January 20, 2025, has already drawn sharp criticism from advocates who warn of severe consequences for military readiness and morale. -
GOP Defends Trump's DNI Pick Tulsi Gabbard Amid Accusations of Russian Ties
Republican lawmakers strongly pushed back Sunday against growing criticism from Democrats over President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Leading Democrats, including Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, have raised concerns about Gabbard's controversial foreign policy positions, including her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russia and Iran. 
Republican lawmakers strongly pushed back Sunday against growing criticism from Democrats over President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Leading Democrats, including Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, have raised concerns about Gabbard's controversial foreign policy positions, including her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russia and Iran. -
Trump Taps Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary Amid Debate Over Tariffs and Tax Cuts
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, naming him to one of the most critical economic posts in the federal government. The announcement, made Friday evening, ends weeks of speculation over who would lead the department responsible for shaping U.S. financial policy and overseeing global economic relations. 
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, naming him to one of the most critical economic posts in the federal government. The announcement, made Friday evening, ends weeks of speculation over who would lead the department responsible for shaping U.S. financial policy and overseeing global economic relations. -
Trump Sentencing in Manhattan Hush-Money Case Postponed Indefinitely as Judge Weighs Dismissal After Election Win
The sentencing of Donald Trump in his Manhattan criminal hush-money case has been indefinitely postponed, with Judge Juan Merchan considering arguments to dismiss the case entirely following Trump's recent presidential election victory. 
The sentencing of Donald Trump in his Manhattan criminal hush-money case has been indefinitely postponed, with Judge Juan Merchan considering arguments to dismiss the case entirely following Trump's recent presidential election victory. -
Donald Trump Taps Project 2025 Contributors for Key Roles
President-elect Donald Trump, who previously dismissed The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 as "absolutely ridiculous and abysmal," has now drawn heavily from its contributors to fill key roles in his upcoming administration. In recent weeks, Trump has appointed at least five figures connected to the project, signaling a dramatic shift in his stance. 
President-elect Donald Trump, who previously dismissed The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 as "absolutely ridiculous and abysmal," has now drawn heavily from its contributors to fill key roles in his upcoming administration. In recent weeks, Trump has appointed at least five figures connected to the project, signaling a dramatic shift in his stance. -
Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Nomination, Who Will Trump Choose Next?
Matt Gaetz, former Florida representative and one of Donald Trump's more controversial appointees, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration for attorney general. Gaetz cited his confirmation process as a "distraction" to the incoming administration, marking a significant development in Trump's efforts to finalize his cabinet ahead of his second term. ![[Full List] Republicans Blocked FEMA Aid Before Hurricane Helene Hits—Now 160 Dead in Their Home States (Picture: Matt Gaetz )](https://datacdn.btimesonline.com/data/thumbs/full/129644/346/195/50/40/full-list-republicans-blocked-fema-aid-before-hurricane-helene-hits-now-160-dead-in-their-home-states-picture-matt-gaetz.jpg)
Matt Gaetz, former Florida representative and one of Donald Trump's more controversial appointees, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration for attorney general. Gaetz cited his confirmation process as a "distraction" to the incoming administration, marking a significant development in Trump's efforts to finalize his cabinet ahead of his second term. -
Trump Maps Out Hardline Immigration Strategy, Targets Latin America in Mass Deportation Plan
President-elect Donald Trump's team is developing a sweeping strategy to implement large-scale deportations, focusing heavily on Latin America to facilitate the return of undocumented immigrants. Sources familiar with the transition plan indicate that the approach is more prepared and forceful than during Trump's first term, incorporating diplomatic leverage and economic pressure to ensure regional compliance. 
President-elect Donald Trump's team is developing a sweeping strategy to implement large-scale deportations, focusing heavily on Latin America to facilitate the return of undocumented immigrants. Sources familiar with the transition plan indicate that the approach is more prepared and forceful than during Trump's first term, incorporating diplomatic leverage and economic pressure to ensure regional compliance. -
U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday that called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. decision, which has sparked widespread criticism, was based on the resolution's failure to explicitly tie a ceasefire to the release of hostages held by Hamas. 
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday that called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. decision, which has sparked widespread criticism, was based on the resolution's failure to explicitly tie a ceasefire to the release of hostages held by Hamas. -
House Ethics Committee Deadlocks on Matt Gaetz Misconduct Report
The House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), fueling political controversy as he awaits confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. The decision, split along party lines, has drawn sharp criticism and raised questions about the allegations of misconduct against Gaetz. 
The House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), fueling political controversy as he awaits confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. The decision, split along party lines, has drawn sharp criticism and raised questions about the allegations of misconduct against Gaetz. -
Trump Expected to Nominate Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary in Key Economic Role
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to nominate Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as the next Secretary of Commerce, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The decision, anticipated to be announced shortly, reflects Lutnick's influence within Trump's transition team, which he has co-chaired since August. 
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to nominate Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as the next Secretary of Commerce, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The decision, anticipated to be announced shortly, reflects Lutnick's influence within Trump's transition team, which he has co-chaired since August.
