Mike Pence Calls on Republicans to Block Trump Nominee
Former President Mike Pence is urging Senate Republicans to block Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s nomination as the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. President-elect Donald Trump, Pence’s former running mate, announced Kennedy’s nomination on Thursday, a decision that has raised concerns from public health experts. Kennedy, a former 2024 presidential candidate who went on to […]
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Settlers Rejoice as Hard-Liner Mike Huckabee Picked for Israel Ambassador
The appointment of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel has received enthusiastic support from Israeli settler communities and advocates of the country’s territorial claims in the West Bank. Huckabee, an Evangelical Christian who has previously expressed his belief that God granted historic Palestine to the modern state of Israel, […]
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Will Trump Appointments Complicate Mike Johnson’s Grip on the House?
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson may be in “dangerous territory” as President-elect Donald Trump appoints key staff positions, momentarily pulling Republican seats from Congress. Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday pointing out Johnson’s position: “Between Stefanik and waltz going into the administration, house republicans will have a very […]
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Donald Trump Can’t Trust Mike Pompeo For Cabinet Position: Roger Stone
The far-right Republican strategist Roger Stone issued a stark warning to President-elect Donald Trump on Friday: Trump should not trust his former secretary of state and CIA director, Mike Pompeo. Stone congratulated Trump for winning the 2024 election, and went on to repeat right-wing conspiracy theories, including the baseless allegation that Trump “was ousted via […]
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Republican Mike Lawler Channels Michael Jackson in Victory Speech
New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler channeled Michael Jackson during his victory speech this week. On Tuesday evening, Lawler, defeated New York Democratic Representative Mondaire Jones for the state’s District 17 and later played a Jackson song to start his victory speech, as well as executed a Jackson dance move. It wasn’t immediately clear if […]
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