US Elections 2024

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, has Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

The nominee for US secretary of defense has a slew of religiously inspired tattoos that have drawn attention as Hegseth’s public vetting for a position in Trump’s cabinet has begun.

By JACOB GURVIS/ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/ JTA
15/11/2024

Trump selects Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead HHS, top US health agency

Kennedy ran for president in this year's election before dropping out in August and endorsing Trump in exchange for a role in the Republican's administration.

By REUTERS
14/11/2024

A tale of two worlds: Republicans and Democrats after the US election

Meanwhile, the losing Democrats have turned the rifles on each other, seeking blame, but ignoring the larger reasons and implications of their decisive defeat.

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlan

Donald Trump picks controversial US rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general

Gaetz, who faced a federal probe and opposed key bills, would oversee deportations and Jan. 6 pardons while dismantling what Trump calls a 'weaponized government.'

13/11/2024

Houthis escalate tensions with US in Red Sea

The Houthis say that their position against "hostile American ships and naval vessels indicates one fact: that position has not and will not change, as long as the aggression" by Israel continues.

Biden, Trump to meet at White House for transition talks after Harris defeat

Biden and Trump have sharply criticized each other for years, and their respective teams hold vastly different positions on policies from climate change to Russia to trade.

By REUTERS
13/11/2024

Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

Hegseth, if confirmed, could aid Trump's promise to remove generals he believes prioritize progressive diversity policies opposed by conservatives.

By REUTERS
13/11/2024

Trump picks Jewish real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Mideast envoy

Trump also said he will nominate Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense.

13/11/2024
 Here's Where Gold & Silver Stand After the Big Election

Here's Where Gold & Silver Stand After the Big Election

Precious metals faced a challenging day following Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory. Despite that, gold and silver's bull market is still very much alive.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump ex-aide Meadows' bid to move Georgia election case

Meadows's attempt to take the case out of the democratic stronghold of Fulton County into a friendlier jury pool was rejected by SCOTUS.

By REUTERS
12/11/2024
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