The retired four-star Army general was voted in by a majority of 93 to 2, and was also granted the necessary waivers by Congress in order to serve within seven years of ending his military service, which is usually prohibited under US law. Austin, who left the Army in 2016, …
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Former CNN employee Jen Psaki told the White House press briefing room that she’ll bring “truth and transparency back to the briefing room.” This is surely an interesting way to bring unity to the country, to take a jab at Donald Trump at every opportunity you can. Especially in trivial …
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CNN picked up Azar’s departure letter – a standard practice for all outgoing officials ahead of a presidential transition – on Friday, reporting that the secretary was resigning his position over Trump’s post-election rhetoric and his response to the unrest on Capitol Hill. Azar, however, has countered that claim, stating …
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It’s not the most flattering photo. But it’s real. In a frame taken from a White House press briefing the day after rioters stormed the Capitol, the main spokeswoman for The Trump Show looked washed out and the worse for wear. Poor Kayleigh McEnany. The standard-issue Barbie-doll hair and makeup …
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DeVos’ resignation was reported on Thursday evening, with the soon-to-be ex-secretary stating that President Donald Trump’s response to the unrest at the US Capitol this week was an “inflection point” in her decision, which will take effect Friday. “We should be highlighting and celebrating your Administration’s many accomplishments on behalf …
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Yellen, whom President-elect Joe Biden chose as his nominee for Treasury chief in November, made more than $7.2 million in speaking fees from Wall Street banks and other large corporations in the past two years, Politico reported on Friday. Yellen, who stepped down as Federal Reserve Bank chairwoman in 2018, …
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Announcing his pick on Wednesday, Biden boasted that Cardona – a Latino – adds to his “historic cabinet,” which features more minorities and women than any in history. “It’s a cabinet that looks like America, taps into the best of America, and opens doors and includes the full range of …
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Biden’s choice of retired US Army General Lloyd Austin marks the first time that a black man has been nominated to serve as the senior civilian manager of the nation’s defense. While there is no doubt that Austin’s experience lends itself to carry out these challenges in a competent and …
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After previously being considered for such posts as US ambassador to the United Nations and commerce secretary, Buttigieg emerged as a top candidate for the transportation secretary in recent days, CNN said. Rhode Island Governor Gina Ralmondo, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti reportedly were …
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Biden officially announced Austin as his pick for Defense Secretary on Wednesday, calling the former general “the right person for this job…at this moment in our nation’s history.” Austin, a four-star general, would be “the first African-American at the helm of the Defense Department in well over 200 years,” Biden …
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