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Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Florida liberal arts college reinstates ‘wokeness’ course amid furore

Course set to be taught by controversial British ‘anti-woke’ media commentator Andrew Doyle

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Rep. Juan Ciscomani Secures Arizona Congressional District Seat In Tight Race

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins Arizona's 6th Congressional District seat in a closely contested race against Democrat Kirsten Engel.

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Top Execs At Trump Media Sell Over $16 Million In Company Stock After Election

CFO Phillip Juhan sold the majority of the company's stocks, while director Eric Swider and general counsel Scott Glabe each sold smaller amounts of the shares. Trump stated that he has no intention of selling his shares in Trump Media and called for an investigation into anyone making claims to…

International Business Times

CFPB's Future Uncertain: Bankers Anticipate Changes Under Trump Administration

Although the open banking regulation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is intended to safeguard consumer rights, bankers anticipate changes under the Trump administration, which might curtail the agency's authority.

International Business Times

US election updates: Cabinet picks, Biden meeting and winning the House cap busy day for Trump

Donald Trump wasted no time in assembling his top team, with picks like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard causing consternation among friends and foes alike

The Guardian - AU

Trump's Climate Impact 'Recoverable': Researchers

US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday.

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Afternoon Update: Trump’s Congress trifecta; NSW detective could be acquitted of drink-driving; and a fishy legal fight

The clean sweep ends Democrats’ hopes the lower chamber could serve as a blockade against Trump’s agenda

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Trump's First Term Wasn't Fiscally Responsible. Will His Second Be Different?

Even before the pandemic spending increase, the budget deficit was approaching $1 trillion. The GOP has the chance to embrace fiscal sanity this time if they can find the political will.

Reason

I’ve been to more than 100 Trump rallies since 2016. This is why I think he won

Travelling many miles across multiple states, I saw Republicans united in their disdain for facts – and a Democratic party far too relaxed about challenging them, writes Oliver Laughland

The Guardian - UK

Survival of the richest: Trump, climate and the logic of the doomsday bunker

The climate crisis created the setting for Trump’s economy-first win and it’s the global south that will suffer most

The Guardian - UK

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump’s victory.

Al Jazeera

How a Republican trifecta makes way for Trump’s rightwing agenda

GOP majority in House and Senate could give the president-elect ability to extend tax cuts and roll back Biden-era laws

The Guardian - US

Quick Facts About Matt Gaetz: Is He A Lawyer, Net Worth, Wife, And Scandal With A Minor

Matt Gaetz, a Florida Congressman and lawyer, is known for his controversial political career, including a high-profile scandal involving a minor, a modest net worth, and his marriage to Ginger Luckey.

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Republicans secure House majority in yet another blow to Democrats

Party has won 218 seats in lower chamber after Democrats unsuccessfully campaigned on need to curtail ‘dysfunction’

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Rep. Matt Gaetz Resigns From Congress After Ethics Probe

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress amid ethics probe and Trump nomination, sparking discussions and reactions.

The Guardian - US

Republicans baffled after Trump picks ‘reckless’ Gaetz for attorney general

Congressman decried as ‘person of moral turpitude’ amid questions over whether Senate will confirm nomination

The Guardian - AU

What’s behind the global political divide between young men and women?

Trump’s victory in the US shone a light on the growing political polarisation between young male and female voters happening all over the world

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Salon

Gaetz AG nom causes shock

Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general was met with confusion from Congress

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Special Counsel Seeks Pause In Trump Case Appeal

Special counsel Jack Smith seeks to conclude cases against Trump before his presidency, facing legal challenges.

The Independent UK

Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutors’ appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republican’s presidential victory

Latin Times

Republican Senator Mocked for Embracing Trump Attorney General Pick After Claiming Gaetz Showed Off Videos 'of the Girls He Slept With'

A Republican Senator is facing backlash online for his willingness to support Matt Gaetz as attorney general after publicly attacking his character in the past.

Reason

Trump Nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General

Gaetz is a loyalist, and that's the only qualification Donald Trump needs.

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Trump's Return To Washington: A Smooth Transition Expected

Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office under Biden's administration sparks speculation and anticipation for potential extended stay.

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5 Key Facts About Marco Rubio, Trump's Secretary Of State Pick

Learn about Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, his background, political journey, and focus on national security i...

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