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Democratic Governors Create Coalition to Push Back Against Trump Policies

Muhamad Yehia The governors of Illinois and Colorado, both Democrats, have announced the formation of a new alliance to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, just weeks before he is set to assume office. The alliance, named “Governors Safeguarding Democracy” (GSD), is being billed as a nonpartisan coalition of governors who …

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Trump Picks Gaetz for Attorney General, Rubio for Secretary of State

  Muhamad Yehia President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 13 said he’s selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be attorney general in his second administration. Gaetz “will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department,” Trump wrote on his …

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Trump Names Fox News Host, Veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Muhamad Yehia President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Army combat veteran and longtime Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, highlighting Hegseth’s military background and expressing confidence in his commitment to an America First agenda. “Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the …

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Trump Names John Ratcliffe as CIA Director

  Muhamad Yehia President-elect Donald Trump has announced he has selected John Ratcliffe as director of the CIA. “I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation’s highest Intelligence positions. He will be a fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all …

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Things to Know About the 2 Billionaires Leading Trump’s Transition, Hiring Efforts

Muhamad Yehia Speaking at a press conference in March 2019 at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Trump praised McMahon, saying: “I knew she was good, but I didn’t know she was that good. She has been one of our all-time favorites.” In April 2019, she was named chairwoman of American First Action, …

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UK Reports Almost 400 Mpox Infections, 4 Clade 1b Cases

  Muhamad Yehia Nearly 400 monkeypox cases have been identified in the UK for the 2023–2024 period, with four being the more dangerous clade 1b variant, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). “In 2023 and 2024 (up to 31 October 2024), there have been a total of 378 …

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Muhamad Yehia Former President Barack Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, on Nov. 6 congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. “Now the results are in, and we want to congratulate President Trump and Senator Vance on their victory,” the Obamas said …

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Dozens Die of Mysterious Illness in Besieged Sudan Town ,

  Muhamad Yehia DUBAI/CAIRO—At least 73 people have died of mysterious causes in the Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya, besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese Doctors Union said late on Wednesday. It is one of dozens of villages that have come under attack in eastern El Gezira state …

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A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sees explosions near ship in Red Sea

Muhamad Yehia DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels saw multiple explosions strike near a vessel traveling through the Red Sea on Tuesday, though no damage was immediately reported by the ship, authorities said.   The attack comes as the rebels continue their months long assault …

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Mali detains top executive and 2 others from an Australian gold mining company over dispute

  Muhamad Yehia YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The military junta in Mali has arrested the top executive and two other employees of Australia’s gold mining company Resolute Mining while they were visiting the country for talks over an unspecified dispute, the company said Monday. The three – including the chief executive Terence …

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