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☆ Meet the top 4 candidates Trump is considering for Secretary of the Treasury
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementLast week, Trump was said to be deciding between two leading candidates for Treasury Secretary. Here are the top picks Trump is reportedly now considering for Secretary of the Treasury. Kevin WarshKevin Warsh, center, is rising as one of the candidates for Trump's Treasury Secretary. AdvertisementMarc RowanMarc Rowan isn't said to be actively lobbying for Treasury Secretary, but his aides have reportedly been in touch with the Trump administration. Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesBessent, 62, was one of the original frontrunners for Trump's Treasury Secretary.

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☆ Dental supply stock rallies on theory RFK's anti-fluoride stance will prompt more dentist visits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Henry Schein shares jumped nearly 5%, on track for its best day since July. Monday's moves come as investors ready for public health changes under a second Trump administration. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon 1-day chartFluoride has long been shown as an effective method for fighting cavities. But the mineral has found itself at the center of a nationwide fight that's led some local communities to end programs centered on its insertion into public water. A general view of the Henry Schein Inc. building a distributor of health care products and services with a presence in 32 countries, as photographed in Melville, New York.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump, Joel Angel Juarez, Henry Schein, Donald Trump's, Envista, Trump, Kennedy, that's, Gordon Haskett, Bruce Bennett Organizations: Republican, Reuters Dental, Health, Human Services, Trump, Henry Schein Inc, Getty Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, U.S, Melville , New York

☆ CNBC Daily Open: From postelection rally to preelection levels
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Last Monday, the S&P closed above 6,000 and the Dow finished the day above 44,000 for the first time. The so-called "Trump trade" — shares of banks, small-cap companies and energy, for example — were behind much of the indexes' gains. It was only the start of the week, but little did we know we were beginning at the peak.

Persons: SPX, Spencer Platt, Dow, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump's, Kristy Akullian, Akullian, —, Jeff Cox, Brian Evans, Alex Harring Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Getty, CNBC, Dow, Trump, Nasdaq, U.S . Department of Health, Human Services, BlackRock Locations: New York City, satiation, surfeit, Americas, BlackRock

Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is poised to have big impacts on consumer health care. CMS, in turn, administers the Affordable Care Act marketplace and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), among other endeavors. A spokesperson for Trump's transition team did not respond to a request from CNBC for comment about the President-elect's health policy plans. Still, it's a 'big' gamble to forgo health insurance Around 3.8 million people will lose their health insurance if the subsidies expire, the Congressional Budget Office estimates. Short-term health insurance plans offer coverage for limited amounts of time, and typically on fewer medical services than comprehensive coverage.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Liberty Energy and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Spirit Airlines — Shares of the struggling airline were halted on Monday after the company filed for bankruptcy protection . The stock rose 2.8% when trading resumed. Liberty Energy , Oklo — Shares of Liberty Energy rose 5% after Trump picked CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary . Robinhood — The electronic trading platform stock gained 1% after Needham upgraded shares to buy from hold. CVS Health — Shares of the drugstore company rose 2% following a Wells Fargo upgrade to overweight from equal weight.

Persons: Tesla, Donald Trump's, Chris Wright, Wright, Baird, Barron's, Needham, Robinhood, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, —, Sarah Min, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound, Spencer Kimball, Lisa Kailai Han Organizations: Bloomberg News, U.S . Transportation Department . Spirit Airlines, Liberty Energy, Oklo, of Liberty Energy, Trump, Nvidia, Blackwell, Nasdaq, Trump's Securities, Exchange Commission, CVS, Aetna, Warner Bros, National Basketball Association, Wall Street Journal, U.S, NBA, HSBC, Moderna Locations: Wells

The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces Israeli airstrikesRubble and destruction caused by an Israeli airstrike near the historic Roman temple in Baalbek, Lebanon, on Nov. 7. The war in Lebanon has killed more than 3,200 people and displaced more than a million others, according to Lebanese officials. The conflict has also taken a toll on the nation’s unique heritage at the crossroads of ancient Phoenician, Egyptian, Greek, Persian and Roman civilizations. The Israel Defense Forces’ latest attacks on northern Gaza’s besieged city of Beit Lahiya killed “about 100” people, Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, told NBC News on Sunday.

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☆ Meet the Press – November 17, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +58 min

And by the way, I do believe that President Trump has the ability to pick some really, really good people. We've seen what they've done to President Trump, we've seen the attacks that they continue to go after him with. That's - that’s being taken completely out of context. And President Trump hasn't been the one that weaponized the DOJ to go after his political enemies. I think that's a pretty controversial pick, from whatever pronoun that he or he - he or she decides to use.

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"I have said that there's, there's some positives to vaccinations. And if it isn't vaccines, there's no -- nothing wrong with actually taking a hard look and finding out, is that's what's causing it? Recess appointments would allow the president-elect to place the House and Senate into recess so that he could appoint his nominees without having to go through the traditional Senate confirmation process. It's something that the Senate strives to avoid and it's why the chamber gavels into pro-forma sessions even while they're in recess. "It'd be the absolute last resort," Mullin told Welker.

Persons: Sen, Markwayne Mullin, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's, Kennedy, I've, Mullin, Kristen Welker, Trump, John Thune, Barack Obama, Welker Organizations: Department of Health, Human Services, NBC, America, for Disease Control, CDC, National Academy of Medicine, Republicans, Supreme Locations: United States, Oklahoma, TruthSocial

The sketch comedy showcase presented its version of the meeting between outgoing president Joe Biden and Trump at the White House on Wednesday, portraying Trump's cabinet picks as unconventional. Carvey's Biden complained that his dog had been attacking foreign leaders who visit the White House — "every single one." Staying on topic, Trump noted, "I am very fastly picking the most epic cabinet of all time," he said. Repertory player Sarah Sherman portrayed Gaetz, who is Trump's choice to oversee the Department of Justice, which previously investigated him. “SNL” airs on NBC, a division of NBCUniversal, which is also the parent company of NBC News.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump, Trump's, James Austin Johnson, Biden, Dana Carvey, Carvey's Biden, Johnson's Trump, Elon, We've, Matt Gaetz, Kristi Noem, Sarah Sherman, Gaetz, Alec Baldwin, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, —, Baldwin's Kennedy, he'll, Jake Paul, podcaster Dugan, Marcello Hernández, PJ, Emil Wakim, Colin Jost, he's, xcx Organizations: White, Elon, RFK Jr, of Justice, Trump, SNL, NBC, NBC News Locations: Canada, Joe, Iran, NBCUniversal

☆ Doctors say RFK Jr.’s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Meg Tirrell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right For You?” at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 17, on CNN. Even as they agree that it’s important to address growing rates of diabetes and obesity, doctors in that field say Kennedy’s plans miss the mark. Not everyone with obesity will want the drugs, and for some, they may have strong side effects such as nausea. Doctors who treat people with obesity suggest that fixing the food system shouldn’t be mutually exclusive with using weight-loss medications, when appropriate. “But a lot of his thinking is like ‘A plus B plus C plus miracle, and you’ve got an answer.’”

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump’s, —, ” Kennedy, Greg Gutfeld, Kennedy, European Union “, Ozempic, ideation, Michael Osterholm, ” Osterholm, “, Trump, he’s, Kennedy’s, Josh Green, that’s, Kennedy —, ”, Jody Dushay, Dr, Angela Fitch, “ We’ve, ” Fitch, we’ve, ‘, ” Dr, Daniel Drucker, ” Drucker, don’t, they’re, Fitch, Doctors, Elon Musk, who’s, ” Musk, It’s, he’d, you’ve, ’ Organizations: CNN, US Department of Health, Human Services, Fox News, Novo Nordisk, Danish Medicines Agency, European Union, US Food and Drug Administration, Infectious Disease, University of Minnesota, FDA, US Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, Centers, Medicare, Services, HHS, Hawaii Gov, Environmental Protection Agency, BMI, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical, Fox, CNN Health, NPR, Trump Locations: Denmark, America, Hawaii, Samoa

☆ Alec Baldwin debuts RFK Jr. impression on 'Saturday Night Live' as the cast mocks Trump's cabinet picks: 'I got a dead dolphin in my car'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Baldwin played Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's health secretary nominee. The show also saw Sarah Sherman play Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general. We've got Kristi Noem and RFK Jr. "Girls' volleyball season," Sherman said, before introducing Alec Baldwin as RFK Jr. — a well-known vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist. Trump, Musk, and RFK Jr. appeared together alongside other cabinet picks at UFC 309 on Saturday.

Persons: Alec Baldwin, Baldwin, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Sarah Sherman, Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's, James Austin Johnson's Trump, We've, Kristi Noem, Johnson, Gaetz, Sherman, —, XCX, Elon Musk, Elon, Trump, Dana White Organizations: NBC, Elon, RFK Jr, Trump, Health, Human Services Department, UFC Locations: Central Park, British, Madison

☆ Trump, Musk, and new cabinet picks celebrate election victory with surprise appearance at UFC
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump celebrated his election win at UFC 309 with key allies. Trump was joined by Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Musk, who invested millions in Trump's campaign, will lead a new cost-cutting agency. Donald Trump celebrated his election victory with a surprise appearance at UFC 309 on Saturday. The president-elect, flanked by UFC chief Dana White, arrived at Madison Square Garden to thunderous applause and cheers from the packed-out crowd. "I also want to say a big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight," Jones said, before imitating Trump's "YMCA" dance.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Musk, Dana White, — Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert F Kennedy Jr, Joe Rogan, Jon Jones, Jones, ike J ohnson,, hite, ince Organizations: UFC, Elon, " Department of Government, Trump, FC, FK J, ust Locations: Madison, usk

☆ Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic, celebrates with President-elect Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Jon Jones retained his UFC heavyweight title with an impressive spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic in the third round of their fight at UFC 309 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Jones had not fought since winning the title in his heavyweight debut in March last year while for Miocic, it was his first time in the octagon since 2021. Jones' spinning kick ended the fight against Miocic. Jones (right) and Trump (left) celebrate after Jones' victory over Miocic at UFC 309. Having received his title belt, Jones walked to celebrate with Trump, shaking hands and letting Trump hold the belt.

Persons: Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, Jones, Tom Aspinall –, Alex Pereira, Chris Unger, “, Dana, White, Hunter, Campbell, ” Jones, Joe Rogan, he’d, Uncle Hunter, “ I’m, I’m, Miocic, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Mike Johnson, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump, ’, Evan Vucci Organizations: CNN, UFC, Madison, Miocic, White, Republican National Convention, Trump, AP Trump Locations: New York, Milwaukee

☆ The hidden dangers of parabolic stock moves — and how to best handle them
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

People always ask me why I dislike parabolic moves. In other words, parabolic moves force you to be a trader. I will fight no one who wants to buy Palantir because I sense that one will be the last name to go down. But parabolic moves are intoxicating. If we just had the 10-year bond move to 5%, I wouldn't even bother addressing the hidden dangers behind parabolic moves.

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For Brandon Mintz, it was the text messages and calls that started rolling in from friends and colleagues asking how high bitcoin prices could go. Strategic reserve could set off 'bitcoin space race'Under this idea, the U.S. would establish a “strategic bitcoin reserve,” like the ones it already maintains for gold and oil. A day later, Trump echoed the strategic reserve idea, though did not put a specific figure on it. On Nov. 6, Lummis posted on X in all-caps, “WE ARE GOING TO BUILD A STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE,” alongside two American flags. For crypto supporters, a strategic bitcoin reserve would send a signal to markets and countries alike about the digital token’s value.

Persons: Brandon Mintz, Lee Bratcher, Donald Trump’s, Bratcher, ”, Trump’s, ’, Mintz, ” Mintz, they’ve, ‘, Ric Edelman, ” Edelman, JP Richardson, Trump, Nicholas Percoco, ” Percoco, —, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Human Services —, Sen, Cynthia Lummis, Lummis, David Bailey, Michael Terpin, “, ” Terpin, He’s Organizations: American Blockchain, Republican, Texas Blockchain, NBC News, FBI, Trump, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Edelman Financial Services, Liberty, Strategic, Bitcoin Conference, Department of Health, Human Services, Social Security, BTC Inc, Bitcoin Locations: Texas, Dallas, Bitcoin, bitcoin, U.S, Nashville

☆ The election is over, but bettors are still wagering on these 8 political predictions
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementPrediction markets made a splash during 2024 Presidential election. Billions of dollars were bet on the presidential election outcome via prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket this year. Here are some political bets to watch on Kalshi and Polymarket now that the presidential election is over. Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty ImagesCurrent odds: Yes (32¢), No (69¢)Betting volume: $285,843Trump ends Gaza war by first 100 days? Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty ImagesCurrent odds: Yes (47¢), No (54¢)Betting volume: $267,997

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Trump wants Gaetz confirmed “100%,” a source told CNN. He also believes Gaetz is uniquely positioned to defend the Trump administration on television, an attribute prioritized by the president-elect. Trump’s pick for deputy attorney general — his defense attorney Todd Blanche — will carry out the day-to-day work of overseeing the Justice Department’s more than 40 agencies and 115,000 employees. In recent days, Gaetz has been reaching out directly to Republican senators, according to a source familiar with the efforts. The Democratic-controlled Judiciary Committee formally requested the House Ethics Committee report already, but Democrats will lose control of the committee in January.

Persons: Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Trump, Gaetz, ” Trump, Trump’s, Todd Blanche —, Justice Department’s, ” Gaetz, “, ”, Sean Spicer, Gaetz’s, Pete Hegseth, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Kennedy, Sen, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins of Maine, Joni Ernst, “ He’s, North Dakota Sen, Kevin Cramer, Kevin McCarthy, Oklahoma Sen, Markwayne Mullin, CNN’s Manu Raju, ” Mullin, Mullin, Mike Johnson, Mike Rounds, John Cornyn of, ” Rounds, Chuck Grassley, Grassley, John Thune, Thune Organizations: CNN, Department, Senate, Justice Department, Trump, Justice, Fox News, Hawaii Rep, Republican Senate, Republicans, Republican, North Dakota, Democratic, GOP Locations: Florida, Alaska, Iowa, Oklahoma, John Cornyn of Texas

☆ Trump's plans to change healthcare could slash insurance for some low-income Americans and retirees
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Trump said he plans to change the Affordable Care Act, which provides healthcare for 45 million Americans. AdvertisementDonald Trump's return to the Oval Office could mean changes to Americans' healthcare coverage, based on his previous comments and actions while president. AdvertisementAs president, he will also have the power to influence America's healthcare landscape, including insurance coverage, drug price negotiations, government health and safety regulations, and reproductive healthcare access. Any changes to Medicaid and Medicare under Trump could also cause those with ACA insurance see a reduction in their care options. This could mean some Americans on ACA plans could face higher out-of-pocket costs and fewer in-network care options.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump's, Barack Obama, Ji, Joe Biden's, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Karoline Leavitt, Vance Organizations: Affordable, ACA, of Health, Human Services, Congressional, Office, Business, Trump, Georgetown University, DC, Insurance, Department of Health, Congress, Republican, House

☆ Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In the end, looking backward may be more productive for Biden and Xi than trying to predict what’s next for their two nations. Biden administration officials acknowledge they have little insight into what a notoriously unpredictable leader might be planning. What Biden can do, they argue, is reiterate to Xi the value of maintaining communication, even amid the expected contention. A key counterweight could be Biden’s legacyHow Trump confronts those threats is not something he’s discussed at great length, at least as a candidate. It’s also an area his aides believe could — and should — be continued by the incoming Trump administration, though acknowledging they have little to go on when it comes to the president-elect’s intentions.

Persons: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Xi, Donald Trump’s, that’s, Biden, “, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy, Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Matt Gaetz, He’s, there’s, Xi’s, ”, Jake Sullivan, aren’t, China’s, —, Obama, he’s, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, It’s, Korea’s Yoon Suk, Shigeru Ishiba Organizations: Peru CNN —, Biden, White, APEC, Xinhua, Mar, Lima Convention Center, Trump Trump, Ukraine Locations: Lima, Peru, Chengdu, China, Washington, Beijing, United States, Bali, San Francisco, Taiwan, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Pyongyang, Japan, South Korea, Tokyo, Seoul, East Asia

☆ Why Trump and Elon Musk want key administration officials to be confirmed without a floor vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump wants the next GOP senate leader to give him greater power to staff vacancies. Trump wants to use the president's recess appointment power in a major way. Like Trump, Musk is a big believer in flexing the recess appointment power. Related storiesIn his push for recess appointment power, Trump argued it was about ensuring he could staff up in a timely manner. Officials installed via recess appointment can only serve until Congress' next session.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, It's, Casey Burgat, Sen, John Thune of, Mitch McConnell of, Thune, Bret Baier, JD Vance's, Ronald Reagan's, hasn't, Kennedy, Sarah Binder, George W, Bush, John Bolton, Don McGahn, McGahn, Ed Whelan, Whelan, Burgat Organizations: White, Trump, Human Services, GOP, Legislative, George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, Fox News, Republicans, Center, Biden, Brookings, United Nations, Public Policy Center Locations: Washington, Florida, John Thune of South Dakota, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky

☆ Disney CEO Bob Iger is moving to cement his legacy by undoing his biggest mistake
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here's what may be behind the move as Bob Iger looks to solidify his legacy. Disney's head-turning decision to share three years' worth of earnings guidance is a fascinating strategic move — and may be part of a bigger play from legacy-minded CEO Bob Iger. The Mouse House pleased analysts this week with its quarterly earnings report, as operating income rose 23% while revenue advanced by 6%. AdvertisementBob-ing and weavingDisney's earnings report and presentation were littered with comparisons to two years ago, which seems deliberate — if subtle. Advertisement"I would guess Bob Iger is feeling the pressure to demonstrate that he has set the company back on the right track," Nollen said.

Persons: Bob Iger, Tim Nollen, Robert Fishman, Iger, Bob, Bob Chapek, —, Chapek, what's, Nollen, it's Organizations: Disney, ESPN, Macquarie, Business, MoffettNathanson

☆ Leaders of the anti-vaccine movement are thrilled RFK Jr. could run HHS: ‘A dream come true’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brandy-Zadrozny-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Brandy Zadrozny | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

“It’s like Typhoid Mary being in charge of food safety.”But another group was celebrating Trump’s pick: the anti-vaccine movement Kennedy leads. She and Polly Tommey, director of CHD.TV and a longtime anti-vaccine activist, reflected on Kennedy’s power within their campaign. Holland urged viewers to “educate” the public and Congress that Kennedy’s anti-vaccine claims were accurate, aiming to boost his support among senators who would vote on his confirmation. Kennedy now has a chance to bring that advocacy into the top public health office in the country. Stone replied, “I am over the moon about the appointment.”Others relished how Kennedy might bring a dreamed-about reckoning in public health agencies and retribution against former public health officials.

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The Summary Trump plans to tap Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his health and human services secretary. Kennedy has spread misinformation about vaccines, fluoride, raw milk and other topics. Kennedy has also referred to the Covid vaccine as “the deadliest vaccine ever made,” despite data showing it’s overwhelmingly safe. As many as 30 states allow raw milk to be sold, but the FDA regulates its sale across state lines. But Kennedy has cast doubt on those findings, claiming without evidence that the drugs were discredited because various groups stood to make money off Covid vaccines.

Persons: Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Donald Trump’s, ” Trump, Trump’s, Andrew Wakefield, “ I’m, ”, Howard Lutnick, glyphosate, hasn’t, haven’t, ivermectin, podcaster Joe Rogan, Elon Musk Organizations: NBC, Centers for Disease Control, FDA, National Institutes of Health, Medicare, Services, NBC News, Trump, CNN, CDC, European Union, International Agency for Research, Cancer, Environmental Protection Agency, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Cancer Institute

☆ The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than ever: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

In today’s edition, national political reporter Ben Kamisar examines how House Republicans are growing increasingly aligned with Donald Trump. Plus, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker looks back at how Trump's Cabinet announcements from right yers ago compare to now. The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than everBy Ben KamisarPresident-elect Donald Trump and the GOP believe Americans delivered them a mandate last week when they handed the party unified control of Washington. Newly elected Senate GOP leader John Thune certainly isn’t a Trump antagonist, but he’s a descendent of the institutional Republican Party. It’s a dynamic worth keeping tabs on, especially as Senate Republicans begin the process of vetting Trump’s Cabinet picks.

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