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Meet RFK Jr: Vaccine sceptic and Trump's choice to lead public health

The announcement of Robert F Kennedy Jr's appointment follows Donald Trump's promise to let him 'go wild on health'

Donald Trump picks North Dakota Governor Burgum for interior secretary

Interior Secretary will oversee policies guiding the use of 500 million acres (202.3 million hectares) of federal and tribal land, a fifth of the nation's surface area

Donald Trump picks Jay Clayton as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor

Clayton is likely to be seen as a somewhat unconventional pick for the office known for high-profile financial crime and public corruption prosecutions

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr as health secy, Doug Collins for Vet Affairs

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced his decision to nominate former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. The nomination for this top Cabinet position is subject to confirmation by the US Senate. Trump also announced his intent to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as Secretary for Veterans Affairs (VA). "I am thrilled to announce Robert F Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he said. For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it came to public health, the president-elect said, indicating the health policies of his second term beginning January 20, 2025. Trump said the safety and health of all Americans is the most important role of any administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everyone is protecte

UN braces for 4 years of uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency

The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member UN was just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. In his first term, Trump suspended funding for the U.N. health and family planning agencies, withdrew from its cultural organisation and top human rights body, and jacked up tariffs on China and even longtime U.S. allies by flaunting the World Trade Organization's rulebook. The United States is the biggest single donor to the United Nations, paying 22% of its regular budget. Trump's take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for US ambassador to the UN. Stefanik, the fourth-ranking House member, called last month for a complete reassessment of US funding for the United Nations and urged a halt to support for its agency for Palestinian refugees, o

Elon Musk cutting $2 trn in US spend is negative for markets: Chris Wood

There is growing evidence of liquidity tightening in the US, Wood said, which raises a near-term risk to equities

Trump names Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Marco Rubio as Secy of State

After his victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election, President-elect Donal Trump on Wednesday nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General of the United States.In addition, Trump announced other key appointments for his 2024 administration, including Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State and former Congresswoman Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI)."It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice," Trump said in a statement."Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System. Matt will end the Weaponized ...

Trump's Treasury pick: Lutnick now likely top contender alongside Bessent

While the sources said the race seemed to have narrowed to the two for now, it is possible that other serious contenders could emerge as Trump ultimately decides who he wants

Trump's new dream team: Here's who's taking key roles in his Cabinet

Donald Trump is preparing his Cabinet and senior staff appointments for his upcoming second term in the White House, ahead of his January inauguration

Marco Rubio will be true friend to allies, warrior against rivals: Trump

US Senator Marco Rubio, who has been nominated as Secretary of State, will be a be a strong advocate for the US, a true friend to its allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to adversaries, President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday. "It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump said making a formal announcement in this regard. Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom, he said. "He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!" Trump said in his statement, which came soon after his meeting with outgoing President Joe Biden. According to the Trump Transition team, Rubio was born in 1971 in Miami, Florida as the son of two Cuban immigrants pursuing the Americ

Donald Trump names Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and the first-ever Hindu elected to the US Congress, would serve as Director of National Intelligence in his second term. A four-term Congresswoman, 2020 presidential candidate and NYT bestselling author, Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She recently moved from being a Democrat to a Republican member. "I am pleased to announce that former Congresswoman, Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard, will serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans," Trump announced. "As a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, she has broad support in both parties. She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and .

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

Thune, 63, is seen as an even-tempered institutionalist and seasoned legislator who has close relationships with many of his fellow Republicans

Biden meets Donald Trump at White House, both pledge smooth transition

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House to ensure a smooth transition of power, a hallmark of American democracy which took a break four years ago. In a brief meeting, the two leaders assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power on January 20 next year. Biden said, welcome back to Trump, and the two leaders shook hands. He congratulated Trump on his victory and said he looked forward to a smooth transition. "Well, Mr. President-elect, Donald, congratulations... and I look forward to having a smooth transition. Welcome," Biden said. Politics is tough, and it's, in many cases, not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate it very much. The transition is so smooth, and it will be as smooth as it can get...," Trump said in his remarks. The First Lady joined President Biden in greeting President-elect Trump upon his arrival at the White House. She gave Trump a handwritten letter of ...

President-elect Trump in Washington to meet Biden, fellow Republicans

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

Fox News host as Trump's Pentagon chief: Why is US defence sector uneasy?

President-elect Donald Trump's statements during his campaign have heightened fears that sweeping and controversial changes are likely at the Pentagon during his second term

What Donald Trump plans to do on his first day back in the White House

Donald Trump's second term plans in White House include mass deportations, revisiting the Paris deal, tough trade tariffs, and controversial policies, sparking legal and political battles

Musk and Ramaswamy to join Trump's DOGE initiative to reshape US governance

Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, a nod to Musk-backed Dogecoin, will work to "enhance" the US governance system by dismantling bureaucracy

What is DOGE, and why is Elon Musk interested in the Trump administration?

The Department of Government Efficiency will work outside the federal structure to streamline governance by cutting regulations, reducing waste, and advising on key reforms

The wealthy will shield Asian banks from Donald Trump's tariffs; here's how

Trump's proposed 10 per cent to 20 per cent tariff on all foreign-made goods - 60 per cent or higher on products from China - will be more than a bucketful of sand in the wheels of commerce

Donald Trump's mass-deportation plan to hurt farming, says Co-op chief

Farming would be one of the biggest US sectors hit should the incoming administration move forward with kicking potentially millions of undocumented immigrants out of the country