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Exploring what the early days of a second Trump administration could look like.

Donald Trump emphasizes fulfilling promises and heavy immigration enforcement in his second term as president, backed by a perceived strong mandate.

Here are Donald Trump's key administration picks so far

Trump's second administration will feature loyalists in key roles, contrasting his first term's internal conflicts.

Trump continues appointments with key foreign policy picks DW 11/13/2024

Trump continues building a loyal administration by appointing allies in key foreign policy positions, emphasizing support for Israel and intelligence leadership.

Opinion | Trump's Cabinet Will Be an Embarrassment of Wretches

Trump's campaign thrived on scandal saturation, desensitizing voters and normalizing outrageous behaviors that traditionally would have derailed politicians.
His appointment choices reflect a troubling trend prioritizing loyalty over competence, endangering traditional political norms.

Trump Picks Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reflecting a trend of appointing unconventional candidates, including television personalities.

Trump Taps Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America

Trump appoints Kari Lake to lead Voice of America, highlighting a shift towards loyalty in media management.
Lake's controversial past and criticism of mainstream media raise concerns about the independence of VOA.

Exploring what the early days of a second Trump administration could look like.

Donald Trump emphasizes fulfilling promises and heavy immigration enforcement in his second term as president, backed by a perceived strong mandate.

Here are Donald Trump's key administration picks so far

Trump's second administration will feature loyalists in key roles, contrasting his first term's internal conflicts.

Trump continues appointments with key foreign policy picks DW 11/13/2024

Trump continues building a loyal administration by appointing allies in key foreign policy positions, emphasizing support for Israel and intelligence leadership.

Opinion | Trump's Cabinet Will Be an Embarrassment of Wretches

Trump's campaign thrived on scandal saturation, desensitizing voters and normalizing outrageous behaviors that traditionally would have derailed politicians.
His appointment choices reflect a troubling trend prioritizing loyalty over competence, endangering traditional political norms.

Trump Picks Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reflecting a trend of appointing unconventional candidates, including television personalities.

Trump Taps Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America

Trump appoints Kari Lake to lead Voice of America, highlighting a shift towards loyalty in media management.
Lake's controversial past and criticism of mainstream media raise concerns about the independence of VOA.
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#trump-administration

Trump's cabinet picks aren't just loyalists'. They're groveling, subservient yes-men | Robert Reich

Trump's administration picks reflect a troubling dynamic of loyalty prioritizing personal allegiance to him over national duty.

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

Trump's second presidency signals a return to the hard-right agenda outlined in Project 2025, despite previous denials about its existence.

With Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth, Trump Takes on Pillars of the Deep State'

Trump is reinforcing a hostile takeover of government with loyal allies appointed to key positions, ensuring resistance to traditional norms.

Trump names loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

Trump named Kash Patel as FBI director, seeking to reshape the agency with a loyalist amid ongoing grievances over federal investigations.

Trump Recruits His Cast for Season 2 Straight From Television

Trump's administration increasingly relies on media personalities for key government positions, signaling a blending of entertainment and politics.

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump's Appointments Are a Show of Force

Trump's appointments reveal a retribution-focused agenda that prioritizes loyalty over traditional governance.

Trump's cabinet picks aren't just loyalists'. They're groveling, subservient yes-men | Robert Reich

Trump's administration picks reflect a troubling dynamic of loyalty prioritizing personal allegiance to him over national duty.

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

Trump's second presidency signals a return to the hard-right agenda outlined in Project 2025, despite previous denials about its existence.

With Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth, Trump Takes on Pillars of the Deep State'

Trump is reinforcing a hostile takeover of government with loyal allies appointed to key positions, ensuring resistance to traditional norms.

Trump names loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

Trump named Kash Patel as FBI director, seeking to reshape the agency with a loyalist amid ongoing grievances over federal investigations.

Trump Recruits His Cast for Season 2 Straight From Television

Trump's administration increasingly relies on media personalities for key government positions, signaling a blending of entertainment and politics.

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump's Appointments Are a Show of Force

Trump's appointments reveal a retribution-focused agenda that prioritizes loyalty over traditional governance.
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Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees

Trump's transition team signed an agreement for background checks to facilitate security clearances before inauguration, ensuring readiness to access classified information.
#cronyism

Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

The UK Parliament is reviewing government job appointments following cronyism accusations, emphasizing the importance of public trust in the hiring process.

Watchdog 'largely satisfied' after cronyism row review

The Civil Service Commission review found the appointment process largely satisfactory, with fewer bypasses in recruitment rules after the last election.

Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

The UK Parliament is reviewing government job appointments following cronyism accusations, emphasizing the importance of public trust in the hiring process.

Watchdog 'largely satisfied' after cronyism row review

The Civil Service Commission review found the appointment process largely satisfactory, with fewer bypasses in recruitment rules after the last election.
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Trump's pick for energy secretary loves fracking so much, he drank its liquid

Chris Wright's appointment as DOE head indicates a significant shift towards traditional energy sources, potentially sidelining clean energy initiatives.
Wright's perspective on energy challenges mainstream climate narratives by questioning the classifications of energy sources as clean or dirty.

The Vengeance Cabinet

Trump's recent Cabinet picks reflect loyalty and perceived persecution, rather than traditional qualifications for key government roles.

Adams appoints Chauncey Parker to replace Phil Banks as deputy mayor for public safety

Mayor Eric Adams appointed new public safety leaders amidst federal investigations affecting his administration.
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Starmer urged to appoint mould-breaking' outsider as civil service head

Keir Starmer is urged to hire a cabinet secretary from outside the civil service to break traditional roles amid ongoing internal disputes.

Starmer gives government jobs to brand new MPs

Sir Keir Starmer appoints junior ministers with no parliamentary experience, breaking tradition.

Starmer urged to appoint mould-breaking' outsider as civil service head

Keir Starmer is urged to hire a cabinet secretary from outside the civil service to break traditional roles amid ongoing internal disputes.

Starmer gives government jobs to brand new MPs

Sir Keir Starmer appoints junior ministers with no parliamentary experience, breaking tradition.
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New deputy minister appointed for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Lawrence Hanson appointed new deputy minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Anger as Sunak scraps dedicated minister for disabled people

Downing Street will not appoint a new dedicated minister for disabled people, angering rights campaigners.
The position had been vacant for the longest period in the past 30 years.

Dara Calleary promoted back to Cabinet table with James Lawless to be Minister of State

Promotions in Irish Government
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