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Donald Trump announced that two of his former cabinet members — former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo — would not be invited to serve in his administration this time around hours before he won Arizona.
Trump announced the decision on Truth Social on Saturday evening, days after announcing that Susie Wiles, his campaign manager, would serve as chief of staff.
Hours later, the former president officially clinched Arizona, the final state to be called in the 2024 election, bringing his electoral vote total to 312 compared to Harris’ 226.
Control of the House is still up for grabs, but Republicans already reclaimed control of the Senate.
Three Senate Republicans are vying to replace Mitch McConnell as the chamber’s leader: John Cornyn, John Thune, and Rick Scott. The election will be held November 13.
Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson made his thoughts clear that he wants Scott to become leader — and accused McConnell of engineering a “coup” because “two of the three candidates hate Trump and what he ran on.”
Earlier Saturday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced President Joe Biden and Trump would meet at the White House this week, setting in motion transition plans between the administrations of the two longstanding political enemies.
Trump wins Arizona
Donald Trump clinched Arizona, the final state to be called in the 2024 race, on Saturday evening, according to AP Decision Desk.
Votes are still being counted in the swing state, but 87 per cent have been tallied already, enough to make the call.
Trump won racked up 1,574,244 votes — 52.6 per cent — compared to Harris’ 1,389,309 votes — 46.4 per cent of the vote.
The president-elect’s victory in the state comes four years after he narrowly lost Arizona to Biden — and means he swept all seven swing states.
Arizona’s 11 electoral votes brings Trump to a final total to 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’ 226.
Kelly Rissman10 November 2024 03:33
Trump announces inaugural committee co-chairs
The president-elect announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler.
He described the pair as “longtime friends and supporters.”
“On Election Night, we made history and I have the extraordinary honor of having been elected the 47th President of the United States thanks to tens millions of hardworking Americans across the nation who supported our America First agenda. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee will honor this magnificent victory in a celebration of the American People and our nation,” Trump said in a statement.
“This will be the kick-off to my administration, which will deliver on bold promises to Make America Great Again. Together, we will celebrate this moment, steeped on history and tradition, and then get to work to achieve the most incredible future for our people, restoring strength, success, and common sense to the Oval Office.”
Kelly Rissman10 November 2024 03:00
Voices: The best way to help women? End the male loneliness epidemic
For a 2,300-year-old theory, it’s aged remarkably well. Pretty much all modern psychotherapy is predicated on the premise that what happens in infancy and the relationship we have with our primary caregiver/s is fundamental to what we’re like (and the issues we’ll struggle with) later in life. And, arguably, his words could be just as relevant when it comes to what has been dubbed the “male loneliness epidemic”. The way we bring up boys seems to create lonely men; the negative consequences of this are being felt throughout society.
Helen Coffey writes:
The best way to help women? End the male loneliness epidemic
Boys are socialised from as young as four to reject deep connections in favour of performative masculinity. The result? A breeding ground for misogyny, hate and fascism. Helen Coffey investigates how the negative effects of male loneliness are being felt across every aspect of our society
Helen Coffey10 November 2024 02:00
Trump reveals two former senior members of his administration will not be returning for his second term
Donald Trump has announced just one Cabinet member as his transition to the White House is underway.
He tapped Susie Wiles, his campaign manager, to serve as chief of staff, making her the first woman with the title.
But now, he has named two former Cabinet members who will not be returning to his administration.
Read the full story.
Kelly Rissman10 November 2024 01:30
Kamala Harris’ niece posts photo of the vice president with her great nieces after election defeat
“Back to where it all began only a few months ago. My eternal gratitude to everyone who showed up. We love her so much,” Meena Harris wrote.
The vice president is pictured laughing, with her hair pulled back into a bun wearing a Howard University-emblazoned sweatshirt, as she plays Connect Four game with her two great-nieces.
Kelly Rissman10 November 2024 01:15
Tucker Carlson accuses Senate Republicans of staging ‘coup’ ahead of internal leadership vote
Former Fox News host and Trump ally Tucker Carlson claimed Senate Republicans are staging “a coup” against Donald Trump as three Senators vie to replace Mitch McConnell.
Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate on Tuesday night, leaving the door open for someone to replace McConnell, the chamber’s longest-serving party leader, who plans to step down at year’s end.
At least three Republicans are vying for the top spot — John Cornyn of Texas, Rick Scott of Florida, and John Thune of South Dakota who serves as the Senate minority whip — NBC News reported, and Carlson took issue with two of them.
Read the full story.
Kelly Rissman10 November 2024 00:53
The Trump transition has begun — and it’s off to an unorthodox start
One Trumpworld veteran who spoke to The Independent on condition of anonymity said the pick is an indicator of the president-elect’s respect for and trust in Wiles, who took over his political operation when he was in the veritable wilderness, reeling from the backlash to January 6th. The source described Wiles as a rare person who has the ability to say “no” to Donald Trump.
Andrew Feinberg reports:
Andrew Feinberg10 November 2024 00:00
Who could be in Trump’s attorney general?
Several people have been named as potential attorney generals for Donald Trump’s administration – a critical position that will spearhead Trump’s campaign of revenge against his political enemies.
Here are some contenders:
Ken Paxton
Former senator Paxton has been Texas attorney general since 2015.
Perhaps one of the more well-known state attorney generals, Paxon has made a name for himself fighting for Texas’s strict abortion ban, aggressive anti-immigration policies and defeating his own set of impeachment charges.
Earlier this year, Trump called Paxton “talented” and told reporters he was considering him for attorney general.
Mike Lee
Utah senator Lee is a Trump critic turned ally. He refused to endorse Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries but changed his tune in 2020 and 2024. He led the effort to acquit his impeachment charges and supported Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Having become a close confidant of Trump in recent years – even launching an X account dedicated to sharing MAGA views – Lee could also be a top contender for AG.
Mike Davis
Davis is a conservative and former law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch who has made a splash within Trumpworld. He recently wrote on X that he wants to “drag their dead political bodies through the streets, burn them, and throw them off the wall” – seemingly referring to Democrats.
Trump described Davis as “tough as hell” and said he wanted him “in a very high capacity” in his administration during a rally.
Ariana Baio9 November 2024 23:00
Tucker Carlson back Rick Scott in Senate leadership election
Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News host and deeply loyal Trump ally, angrily ranted about upcoming Senate majority leadership elections being unfair to the president-elect and endorsed Florida Senator Rick Scott.
Carlson accused Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of engineering a “coup” by calling for the election to be held on Wednesday, November 13 – a quick turnaround from Election Day.
“What the hell is going on in the US Senate?” Carlson wrote on X. “Hours after Donald Trump wins the most conclusive mandate in 40 years, Mitch McConnell engineers a coup against his agenda by calling early leadership elections in the senate.”
Carlson claimed that two of the three candidates “hate Trump”. That includes Senator John Cornyn of Texas and Senator John Thune of South Dakota.
“[Cornyn] is an angry liberal whose politics are indistinguishable from Liz Cheney’s,” Carlson said.
He advocated for Scott to become the next leader and told followers to call their senators to “demand a public endorsement”.
Ariana Baio9 November 2024 22:00
Gavin Newsom prepares fight against Trump measures
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday called a special legislative session so the state could prepare for potential conflicts with the Trump administration.
“The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle,” he said in a statement. “California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are prepared to fight in the courts, and we will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.”
The state, which frequently sued to protect various policies challenged by the Trump administration, reportedly began preparing for a potential Trump win over the summer, with the attorney general’s office pre-writing briefs and planning potential legal strategies.
Josh Marcus9 November 2024 21:30
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