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While Kamala Harris made history, Vivek Ramaswamy became a household name, and Usha Vance debuted to a tepid national audience, many everyday South Asian Americans were experiencing something altogether different. As these political leaders saw their profiles rise, everyday South Asian Americans experienced increased racism, with anti-South Asian posts online doubling over the campaign season, a new report found. Threats of violence against Asian Americans are up 17% from the baseline, and a vast majority of those threats were directed at South Asian Americans, the data revealed. Still, his Indian American identity has drawn fire. “South Asians, we don’t voice, we don’t make noise, we just silently are suffering,” she said.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Vivek Ramaswamy, Usha Vance, “, ”, Pawan Dhingra, it’s, Manjusha Kulkarni, Harris, ’ ‘, ’, ” Sona, ‘, ’ ”, Donald Trump ., Laura Loomer, JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene, ” Dhingra, —, “ Kamala Harris ’, Sangay Mishra, she’d, Trump, Harris “, Vivek, Nick Fuentes, Ramaswamy, Ann Coulter, Elon Musk, Dhingra, It’s, Payal Sawhney, she’s, Sawhney Organizations: Amherst College, South Asian, Trump, Democratic National Convention, Republican National Convention, South, Drew University, NBC, GOP, Elon, Indian, “ Locations: South, India, Georgia, “, New Jersey, Indian, Indian American, U.S, ” Los Angeles

☆ Why the threat of land degradation will shape international cooperation for decades to come
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Extraordinary circumstances have degraded 40% of global land iStockCertain places around the world are already experiencing this at an accelerated rate. And that’s just one state; at present rates, land degradation threatens half of the global GDP. The Economics of Land Degradation also estimated that each dollar invested into land restoration will return up to $30 in value. The threat of land degradation is a shared burden. And a decade after the Changwon Initiative was launched, it has successfully defined Land Degradation Neutrality, enabling 129 countries to align with its principles and work towards zero land degradation.

Persons: COP16 Organizations: United Nations Convention, UN, Changwon Initiative Locations: COP16, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, California, United States, Saharan Africa, Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, Sahel, Africa

☆ Trump picks top campaign spokesman Steven Cheung to be his White House communications director
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kit Maher | Michael Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

West Palm Beach, Florida CNN —President-elect Donald Trump has named Steven Cheung as his White House communications director, promoting the campaign spokesman to one of the top communications roles in the White House. During Trump’s first term, Cheung served as director of strategic response. “I am thrilled to have them join my White House as we, Make America Great Again!”The position of White House communications director is separate from the role as White House press secretary, though people have served both roles simultaneously in the past. Both he and another White House communications director, Stephanie Grisham, have since broken from their former boss. Prior to working on Trump’s first campaign, Cheung was a spokesman for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Persons: Donald Trump, Steven Cheung, Cheung, Trump, Sergio Gor, Gor, “ Steven Cheung, ” Trump, “, Anthony Scaramucci, Trump’s, Stephanie Grisham, Dana White Organizations: Palm Beach , Florida CNN —, White House, CNN, America, White, UFC, Republican National Convention, Arlington National Cemetery, Army Locations: Palm Beach , Florida, Arlington

☆ Trump Defense pick Hegseth investigated in 2017 for alleged sex assault; no charges filed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Pete Hegseth, host of Fox & Friends, at the National Council of Young Israel Gala in New York City. Police in California investigated Fox News host Pete Hegseth — who was picked this week by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next Defense Department secretary — in connection with an alleged sexual assault at a hotel in 2017, officials said. Hegseth, 44, was not charged after the probe that year by the Monterey Police Department. The spokesperson said the full police report on the alleged incident is exempt from public disclosure. Hegseth's attorney, Timothy Parlatore told CNBC, "The police department confirmed last night that it was fully investigated and he was cleared."

Persons: Pete Hegseth, Pete Hegseth —, Donald Trump, Hegseth, Timothy Parlatore, Parlatore Organizations: Fox & Friends, National Council of Young Israel, New York City . Police, Fox News, Defense Department, Monterey Police Department, NBC News, Hyatt Regency Monterey, National Federation of Republican Women, CNBC Locations: New York City, California, Monterey, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel, Spa

☆ Russians focus on Musk as they assess incoming Trump administration
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Sebastian Shukla | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —As US President-elect Donald Trump continues to make heads turn with nominations for key roles in his incoming administration, Russians are trying to understand the appointments and what impacts they might have for Moscow. Waltz also described Russia as “a gas station with nukes” in an interview with NPR on November 4. Asked about how they viewed the incoming administration and future relations between old adversaries, people were a little more divided. “Trump said that ‘I will do everything for America’, but he did not say a word about Russia,” Sergey told CNN. But I hope, that there will be a good agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

Persons: Donald Trump, Evgeny Popov, Mike Waltz, Donald Trump’s, Waltz, Vladimir Putin, Popov, Trump, Olga Skabeeva, Tulsi Gabbard, Gabbard, ” Skabeeva, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon, ” Elena, “ Trump, ‘, ” Sergey, Vladimir Kostyukevich, Joe Biden, Elena, “, ” Tatiyana, ”, Kostyukevich Organizations: CNN, TV, Duma, Ukraine, NPR, Republican, Kyiv, of, Twitter, America Locations: Moscow, Ukraine, Russia, Russian, Israel, Palestine

The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards are here — and it's a milestone anniversary. This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese. More than 700 artists were nominated across 58 categories this year, according to Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy. Latin music icon Marc Anthony will also executive produce a special segment, with salsa great Sergio George, to pay homage to the tropical music genre. Puerto Rican artist Kany García performed during the pre-show and won best singer-songwriter song with "García."

Persons: — it's, Manuel Abud, Bad, Anitta, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, Pitbull, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, Marc Anthony, Sergio George, Edgar Barrera, Barrera, Nathy Peluso, Amar, Peluso, Kany García Organizations: Kaseya, Latin Recording Academy, Shakira, Latin, Grupo Frontera, Miami Beach Convention, Juventud, Univision Locations: Miami, U.S, Colombian, Mexican American, Spanish Argentine, Puerto Rican

Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and City Council member Aaron Banks were indicted last month on conspiracy and bribery charges. Barbara Gauntt / Clarion Ledger / USA Today via ImagnA City Council member, Angelique Lee, resigned in August and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery. “People are tired; they just want some good stuff done,” said Vernon Hartley, a City Council member for one of the city’s poorest wards. Aaron Banks is the second Jackson City Council member to be charged in the federal bribery case. Angelique Lee, a former City Council member, resigned and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery.

Persons: JACKSON, —, Virgi Lindsay, ” Lindsay, Jody Owens, Lauren Witte, “, ”, Owens, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Aaron Banks, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Barbara Gauntt, Angelique Lee, Sherik Marve Smith, Smith, Jackson, Vernon Hartley, ” Owens, Banks, Lumumba, They’re, Lee, Rogelio V . Solis, The United States ”, Hartley, Lindsay, Ashby Foote, Hannah Mattix, Foote, ” Foote, ” Hartley Organizations: Miss, Council, Clarion Ledger, FBI, Southern District of, City Council, City, “, Department of Housing, Urban Development, U.S, Southern, Southern District of Mississippi Owens, Jackson City Council, ”, Attorney’s Office, The United, NBC News, Republican, Capital Club, USA, Solutions Locations: Jackson, Hinds, Hinds County, Southern District, Southern District of Mississippi, Imagn, Nashville, Florida, Owens, Africa, The United States, generalities, City

☆ Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, had been a subject of a sex trafficking investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Tom_Winter_Nbc_News.Jpg | Tom Winter | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Justice Department, has previously been investigated over allegations of sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl — a federal probe that ultimately did not yield criminal charges. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 16. Greenberg pleaded guilty in May 2021 to several crimes, including the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. Stephen Alford, 62, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, said he could help the Matt Gaetz secure a presidential pardon, authorities said. Matt Gaetz has said the allegations stemmed from the extortion plot.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s, Gaetz, “, ”, Angela Weiss, ’, Joel Micah Greenberg, Gaetz’s, Greenberg, scoffed, Don Gaetz, Stephen Alford, Alford, Robert Levinson, Matt Gaetz’s, Biden, Joe Biden, ” “, ” Gaetz Organizations: Justice Department, Capitol, Justice, DOJ, Republican National Convention, Getty, NBC News, “, Politico, Gaetz, FBI, Fort Walton Locations: Florida, Milwaukee, Bahamas, Seminole County , Florida, Fort, Fort Walton Beach , Florida, Iran

☆ Here's what the U.S.' enemies — and allies — might see from Marco Rubio as secretary of State
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) react during a campaign event at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. November 4, 2024. Jonathan Drake | ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump's choice of Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of State, arguably the world's most important diplomat, could change the dial when it comes to the U.S.' relationship with both its enemies and its allies. You know, adversaries are uniting — in North Korea, Iran, China, Russia — [and] increasingly coordinating," Rubio said. US Senator Marco Rubio speaks during a campaign rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Doral, Florida, on July 9, 2024. And I think that's what [former President] Donald Trump is trying to say," Rubio said.

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☆ Trump may cede global climate leadership to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

After a campaign featuring promises to slash landmark climate legislation, and a first term record that included pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement, President-elect Donald Trump's win casts a shadow of doubt over the world of global climate policy. As an isolationist, Trump-led American foreign policy cedes global leadership on the issue, an increasingly willing China can assume the spot instead. Ceding global climate leadership to China "would be a mistake"China is looking to "play a more proactive role internationally on climate change," said Joanna Lewis, an associate professor at Georgetown University and expert in international climate policy. But "it would be a mistake for the United States to completely cede not just [its] leadership role on climate change. But the development of low carbon technologies, that's really the area that has been particularly competitive between China and the United States," said Lewis.

Persons: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Donald Trump's, Trump, Joanna Lewis, Lewis, Joe Biden Organizations: European Union, Republicans, United Nations, BMO Capital Markets, Georgetown University Locations: Osaka, Japan, Paris, China, United States

☆ Matt Gaetz's most controversial moments
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

He has also been the subject of multiple House Ethics Committee probes. Related Video House of Representatives tumbles into chaos as fight for new speaker eruptsHere are some of the most controversial moments of Gaetz's career so far:He invited a Holocaust denier to the State of the Union. AdvertisementDemocrats urged the House Ethics Committee to investigate the matter. Advertisement"I'll give you the truth why I'm not speaker," McCarthy said in April 2024. House Ethics Committee probes GatezThe House Ethics Committee opened its probe into Gaetz in 2021.

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☆ Trump's transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit: Reuters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump's transition team is planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Ending the tax credit could have grave implications for an already stalling U.S. EV transition. Representatives with the Trump transition and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The alliance last month in an Oct. 15 letter urged Congress to retain the EV tax credits, calling them "critical to cementing the U.S. as a global leader in the future of automotive technology and manufacturing." Trump's energy transition team views the consumer EV credit as an easy target, believing that eliminating it would get broad consensus in a Republican-controlled Congress as part of a larger tax-reform bill.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Win Mcnamee, Donald Trump's, Tesla, Elon Musk, Joe Biden's, oilman Harold Hamm, Doug Burgum, Mary Barra, Ngan, Trump, Donald Trump, Allison Robbert Organizations: White, Washington , D.C, Getty, Reuters, Trump, EV, Motors, Continental Resources, North Dakota, General Motors, Chevrolet Silverado, Huntington Place Convention, Afp, Alliance, Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Republican, Republicans, Hyatt Locations: Washington ,, Detroit , Michigan, Florida, Washington , DC

The Boston-area university’s denial followed a reported claim by one of its professors that the political science department would no longer facilitate internships at Moulton’s office. “We have reached out to Congressman Moulton’s office to clarify that we have not — and will not — limit internship opportunities with his office,” the university said in a statement. Moulton’s office also shared a transcript of a voicemail that it said was left by Art, the contents of which were first reported by The Boston Globe. He did confirm to the Globe that he had called Moulton’s office about blocking student internships. The Harris campaign did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Persons: Seth Moulton, Moulton’s, Moulton, Kamala Harris, ”, “, I’m, ” David Art, “ I’m, Sydney Simon, ” Moulton, Harris, Tom Suozzi, ” Suozzi, “ Kamala, Trump, ” Harris, Sam Alleman Organizations: Tufts University, Center, New York Times, Democratic, “, Times, Tufts, NBC News, Art, The Boston Globe, Globe, AdImpact, Facebook, Pew Research Center, NBC, MSNBC, NBCUniversal, Trump, Democratic National Convention, Republican National Convention Locations: interning, Boston, New York

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., plans to file a resolution in the House on Thursday that would express support for the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution, which sets the term limits for the president. However, he could introduce it as a privileged resolution to force Republicans to vote on the matter. The resolution, which NBC News obtained Wednesday, reaffirms that the 22nd Amendment "applies to two terms in the aggregate as President of the United States" and reaffirms that it "applies to President-elect Trump." The resolution lists a number of instances in which Trump has joked or floated the idea of serving longer than two terms in the White House or being a dictator. To amend the Constitution and modify term limits for president, both the House and the Senate would need to approve amendment language by two-thirds votes.

Persons: Dan Goldman, Trump, “, we’ve, Harry Truman, Franklin D, Roosevelt Organizations: WASHINGTON —, NBC, New York Times, House Republican, Congressional Research Service, Congress, National Conference of State Legislatures Locations: United States, Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence was, for most of their four years together, a loyal partner who helped smooth Trump’s dealings with establishment Republicans and evangelical conservatives. “It compresses things,” said Joel Goldstein, a vice presidential scholar and professor emeritus at Saint Louis University. At one point, polling showed him to be one of the least-liked vice presidential candidates over the last 30 years. And during his own presidency, Biden tasked Vice President Kamala Harris with the tough-to-define and tough-to-evaluate assignment of tackling the root causes of migration from Mexico and Central America. He also was the last sitting vice president to win the presidency.

Persons: JD Vance, — “, Vance, ”, Donald Trump, Trump, “, Jordan Wiggins, “ He’s, Al Gore, Bill Clinton’s, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Obama, Grover, Mike Pence, Pence, Trump —, Joel Goldstein, Tim Walz, JD, ” Wiggins, ” Vance, isn’t, “ JD, ” Vance hasn’t, Gore, George W, Bush, Dick Cheney, Biden, Kamala Harris, Harris, I’d, George H.W, George H.W . Bush, Ronald Reagan, Reagan Organizations: Republican Party, Trump, Jan, U.S . Capitol, Saint Louis University, Senate, Democratic, Minnesota Gov, NBC, Press, GOP, The New York Times, Central America, NBC News, Republican National Convention Locations: Ohio, Cincinnati, Grover Cleveland, Iowa, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Clinton, Mexico, Central, George H.W .

☆ Melania Trump unlikely to move to the White House full time as first lady: ‘This time is different’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Betsy Klein | Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

I was in the White House before. The Bidens have similarly spent significant time at the family’s Delaware homes, though the White House has been both Joe and Jill Biden’s primary residence on weekdays for the past four years. I don’t feel that way,” Melania Trump told Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt last month. The prospect of a first lady declining to live full time at the White House offers a remarkable break in precedent but should not be surprising to those who have long observed Melania Trump. In this May 2018 photo, Melania Trump arrives during a "Be Best" initiative event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.

Persons: Washington CNN — Melania Trump, she’ll, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump’s, Melania Trump, Trump, “ I’m, ” Trump, Donald Trump, Jill Biden’s, Barron, Barron Trump, ” Melania Trump, Ainsley Earhardt, … He’s, ”, Kate Bennett, Melania Trump’s, Biden, children’s, Al Drago, Bennett, ‘, Stephanie Grisham, “, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Winston Wolkoff, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Rosalynn Carter, “ wasn’t, Rebecca Wright, that’s, ” Bennett Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, White, Fox News, Mar, New York University, Trump, White House, CNN White House, “, Bloomberg, Getty, East Wing, SSRS, Palm, ”, Republican National Convention Locations: Washington, New York City, Palm Beach , Florida, Lago, Bedminster , New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, New York, Madison, West Palm Beach, Rose, Washington , DC, McAllen , Texas, Palm Beach and New York, Milwaukee

☆ Business leaders weigh the U.S.' role in climate policy as Trump transitions to White House
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Emma Graham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Participants walk by the entrance of the U.N. COP29 climate conference at the Baku Olympic Stadium. watch now"President Trump has been very clear he doesn't believe in climate change. While campaigning, Trump targeted the Inflation Reduction Act — which he calls the "green new scam" — and pledged to rescind any "unspent" funds. U.S. climate envoy John Podesta, who leads America's delegation at COP29, held firm on Washington's continued leadership on climate policy, saying during the opening of the annual conference that "efforts to prevent climate change remain a commitment in the U.S. and will confidently continue." In his speech at the Republican National Convention in July, Trump claimed that increasing domestic oil and gas production would drive down prices for consumers at the pump.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Rich, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Trump, Joe Biden, —, John Podesta, America's, Washington's, Ajay Banga, Donald Trump, Darren Woods, Woods, Biden, Trump's Organizations: Baku, Getty, Boston Consulting Group, CNBC, Exxon Mobil, Trump, Republican National Convention Locations: BAKU, Azerbaijan, Baku, U.S, decarbonization, Washington, COP29, Paris

Republicans will keep control of the House of Representatives, NBC News projected Wednesday. Going into the election, House Republicans aimed to expand their razor-thin majority of 220 seats, compared to the 212 held by Democrats. That threadbare GOP majority gave Democrats high hopes to flip the chamber. Despite the massive fundraising effort, Democrats failed to gain the 218 seats needed for control of the House. In Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, Republican Rob Bresnahan unseated incumbent Democratic Rep. Matt Cartwright, and in the state's 7th District, Republican Ryan Mackenzie defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Susan Wild, two particularly competitive races.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Amy Walter, Republican Rob Bresnahan, Matt Cartwright, Republican Ryan Mackenzie, Susan Wild, Tom Barret, Elissa Slotkin, Trump, Barack Obama's Organizations: Republican National Convention, Republicans, Representatives, NBC News, Republican, GOP, Senate, Democrats, NBC, Congressional District, Democratic, Michigan Senate Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, state's, Michigan

☆ Trump's first term avoided a fight in the South China Sea. It's only getting harder.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementIn his first term, Donald Trump ramped up military actions to counter China in the South China Sea. South China Sea observers expect continuity with the Biden administration, which tried to ramp up diplomatic efforts and strengthen US alliances and security partnerships. Chinese Coast Guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine troops in the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024. AdvertisementThough Trump hasn't outlined a specific South China Sea plan, he could pursue his broader foreign policy mantra of "peace through strength." "Unrestrained US militarization is precisely what drives Beijing's insecurity and will continue to exacerbate tensions in the South China Sea," Marston said.

Persons: Donald Trump ramped, Donald Trump, Trump, Hunter Marston, Trump hasn't, Biden, Gregory Poling, Joe Biden, Marston, Sari Arho Havrén, Chip Somodevilla, Zeno Leoni, Leoni Organizations: Australian National University, China, Southeast Asia, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Trump, Coast Guard, Armed Forces, AP, CBS, Royal United Services, Ukraine, King's College London's Defense Studies Department, Rand Corporation, Biden's National Security Locations: China, South China, Philippines, Asia, Pacific, Philippine, Europe, South Korea, Palm Beach, South, East Asia

☆ China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

These trends — fueled by China Tobacco — come against the backdrop of a long-term decline in cigarette sales globally. While Beijing has made commitments to curb smoking prevalence, it hasn't appeared to have materially impacted tobacco sales. In the case of China Tobacco, industry and government policy directly overlap. "China Tobacco has been exploiting this insider status and wielding its influence within the government to effectively block the adoption of tobacco control policies," he added. China Tobacco and its Hong Kong-based subsidiary China Tobacco International (HK) did not respond to an inquiry from CNBC.

Persons: Euromonitor, hasn't, Philip Morris, Gan Quan, Quan, STMA, Judith Mackay Organizations: Getty, China National Tobacco Corporation, China Tobacco, Retail, World Health Organization, State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, Philip Morris International, World, Tobacco Control, CNBC, Vital, Tobacco, Bath University, Asian Consultancy, China Tobacco International, HK, Global Locations: Shanghai, China, Euromonitor, Beijing, Hong Kong

Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. President-Elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to serve as his national security adviser, according to four sources familiar with the decision. The role of White House national security adviser does not require Senate confirmation. Waltz joins New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as the second House Republican to be tapped by Trump for a post in his new administration. Trump selected Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Persons: Michael Waltz, Donald Trump, Mike Waltz, Waltz, Vladimir Putin, Elise Stefanik, Trump Organizations: Republican National Convention, Green Beret, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, Street Journal, NSA, China Task Force, Republicans, NPR, U.S ., White House, New York, Republican, Trump, United Nations Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, U.S, Afghanistan, East, Africa, China, He's, Ukraine, Russia

☆ Trump’s emerging team of loyalists is primed for a fast start in his second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Miller was a powerful White House aide in Trump’s first term, authoring much of his most fiery scripted rhetoric as a speechwriter. Yet despite these draconian visions, there’s uncertainty about how far Trump will go in his deportation program and whether it matches his dystopian speeches. Many Democrats and Republicans could agree on Trump’s vow to start by deporting criminal undocumented migrants — the easiest part of his plan. Trump’s critics and vulnerable undocumented migrants, however, will find little in the president-elect’s new staff picks to offer them comfort. In every incoming presidential administration, staffing is important and provides ideological clues to how a White House will act.

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☆ OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns after three months of leave
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Greg Brockman speaks onstage at "OpenAI Co-founder on ChatGPT, DALL·E, and the Impact of Generative AI" during 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company as president, three months after announcing he would take a sabbatical "through end of year." In late September, OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati announced she would depart the company after six and a half years. The same day, research chief Bob McGrew and Barret Zoph, a research vice president, said they were leaving. OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever and former safety leader Jan Leike announced their departures in May, with Leike joining rival Anthropic.

Persons: Greg Brockman, OpenAI, Mira Murati, Bob McGrew, Barret Zoph, Ilya Sutskever, Jan Leike, Anthropic ., John Schulman, Lilian Weng, Brockman, Sam Altman, Altman, Altman's Organizations: Austin Convention Center, OpenAI, Leike, Anthropic, Google Locations: Austin , Texas

☆ Families of American hostages captured by Hamas turn to Donald Trump for new hope
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Mj Lee | Arlette Saenz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —The families of US hostages captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain in agony, waiting for any sign that their loved ones might finally come home to them. Now, more than a year into the Israel-Hamas conflict and on the heels of last week’s US presidential election, some of those families are turning to one man with renewed hope: President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking at the Republican National Convention over the summer, Trump said: “To the entire world, I tell you this: We want our hostages back. And they better be back before I assume office, or you will be paying a very big price.”The Biden administration has been pushing for months for a ceasefire and hostages release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Those families have yet to meet with Trump or his running mate, JD Vance, according to Chen.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ruby Chen, Itay, Chen, –, Joe Biden’s, Jake Sullivan, Biden, “ He’s, ’ ” Chen, ” Chen, Trump, “, ”, JD Vance, Sullivan, Hamas – Organizations: Washington CNN, White, CNN, Trump, America, Republican National Convention, Democrat, Republican, Hamas, Democratic Locations: Israel, Gaza, Washington, Qatar

☆ Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is funding free IVF for women who have his children
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is funding IVF treatments for women using his sperm. AltraVita IVF Clinic in Moscow confirmed the program, which it said is open to Russian women. AdvertisementPavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of Telegram, funded fertility treatment for women using his sperm to conceive. Related VideoAltraVita IVF Clinic in Moscow has been advertising the service since at least this summer. In a phone call with Business Insider, a clinic spokesman confirmed the free IVF program, which he said was only open to Russian women.

Persons: Pavel Durov, Durov, —, AltraVita, Elon Musk, Musk, Justine Musk, Grimes, Shivon Zillis, Sam Altman, Altman, Peter Thiel, JD Vance Organizations: Service, Business, PayPal, University of Cambridge Locations: Moscow, France, Paris, Ukraine

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