Delivering his first public speech since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump touted his victory and praised his allies at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Calling this year’s the “most consequential election,” Trump recalled how he lost the popular vote in 2016 but won it this time around. “They would say, ‘he didn’t win the popular vote.’ And we won the popular vote by records now, which so nobody can say that anymore about us,” Trump said. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 14: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on November 14, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump has been announcing a number of nominees to fill out his upcoming administration. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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House Republicans had mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of Health and Human Services in his administration. Kennedy has been an anti-vaccine activist and founded the Children’s Health Defense, a prominent anti-vaccine nonprofit that has campaigned against immunizations and other public health measures like water fluoridation. Medical experts expressed concerns about a rise in medical misinformation through Kennedy’s candidacy. HHS oversees major health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, among others. Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a Turning Point Action campaign rally, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Georgia. Anna
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NYERI, Kenya, Nov 13 — The campaign against Members of the National Assembly from the Mt. Kenya region who voted for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new turn. Residents of Mathira, Gachagua’s home constituency, have begun collecting signatures to initiate a recall of their representative, Eric Wamumbi. Armed with their national identity cards, voters gathered at the Karatina open-air market to sign petitions, stating they are prepared to proceed with the recall once the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is fully reconstituted. Speaking at the Karatina market, where the petition drive began on Wednesday, residents expressed their discontent, declaring Wamumbi “unwanted”. “As residents, we have resolved to start collecting signatures to recall Wamumbi because he has not initiated any meaningful development and betrayed
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Elon Musk United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech billionaire Elon Musk will serve in the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk will be joined by American patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, and together they will lead the department. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Trump on Tuesday, 12th November 2024, which was shared via Musk’s X handle early on Wednesday. The Republican noted that their appointments will help his administration “dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excessive regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies.” Trump, 78, who defeated Vice President and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election, added that the department, popularly called DOGE, would work with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large-scale structural reform and create an entrepreneurial
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A former adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump has apparently fired a warning shot to Australian envoy Kevin Rudd over his future in Washington as the former prime minister’s past feud with Trump resurfaces ahead of the Republican’s return to the White House. Dan Scavino on Tuesday responded to Rudd’s post on X congratulating Trump on his re-election with an animated GIF showing sand trickling down an hourglass, reportedly signalling the diplomat’s days in Washington are numbered. Rudd, who was appointed as Australia ’s ambassador to the United States in 2023, has deleted his multiple anti-Trump posts that previously described the incoming leader as “nuts” and “the most destructive president in history”. In a message to Trump last week, Rudd said Australia “looks forward to working closely” with him and
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Despite Kamala Harris’ loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won. “When we look at the election results from this week, we saw voters in states that are really different from each other, in large majorities support abortion rights,” Elisabeth Smith, the director of state policy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, told ABC News in an interview. Abortion was a central issue in Harris’s campaign as she sought to draw a stark difference between her vision for the country and President-elect Donald Trump’s. But, exit polling shows some supporters of abortion rights still voted for Trump, despite Roe v. Wade being overturned as a result of his U.S. Supreme Court appointments. The battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada were among 10
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Susie Wiles recently gained global attention after President-elect, Donald Trump appointed her as the 32nd White House Chief of Staff after working as his campaign manager for the just concluded US election. Wiles, a veteran political strategist, has been a crucial force behind Trump’s campaign successes, particularly in Florida, and her role now places her at the heart of Trump’s new administration. Here’s a look at 10 things that showcase how Wiles’s experience and political knowledge have shaped her career and contributed to her current position in American politics: 1. Trump’s Campaign Manager: Wiles was Trump’s campaign manager in Florida during the 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, helping him secure critical victories in this swing state. Her work on his 2024 campaign solidified her position as a top strategist. 2.
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The 27 November parliamentary and presidential elections are fast approaching. There’s a lot of singing and dancing on stages, and there’s talking at the people in far-flung communities, but not much talking with them. The politicians say they know what’s what in the country. But, do they really? They say they have a vision. But, do they really?Let’s consider the manifestos of those who appear to be the main contenders: Swapo, the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah SWAPO Swapo is all about wanting the voting public to recognise and acknowledge everything the party has done since independence in 1990, and even before. That’s why its manifesto and campaign statements are heavy on historical information going back decades.
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Nov 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his “spectacular victory” in the US presidential elections. In a post on X, Modi expressed optimism about working closely with Trump again to strengthen India-US relations across various sectors, including energy, defense, and technology. “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defense, energy, space, and other sectors,” Modi posted on X. Trump, who secured a second term by surpassing the 270-electoral vote threshold with a key win in Wisconsin, reciprocated Modi’s sentiments, calling him a “true friend.” According to CNN projections, Trump has tallied 276 electoral votes, defeating
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Ondo governorship candidates signing the peace accord Political parties and candidates in Ondo State have signed a peace accord ahead of the 16th November governorship election. The signing, which took place on Friday at the International Culture and Event Centre in Akure, the state capital, was organised by the National Peace Committee, headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar. Some of the parties present at the signing of the peace accord include the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, Action Democratic Party, and Zenith Labour Party, among others. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, urged the candidates and their parties to commit to a peaceful election. He said, “Your commitment to its implementation is critical. Therefore, as you sign
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Indigenes of the Jimba Oja community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, under the aegis of the Jimba Oja Descendants Congress (JODC), have urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to investigate the processes that led to the appointment of the new traditional ruler of the community. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, the spokesperson for the community and Administrator General of the JODC, Alhaji Olanrewaju Bakare, alongside other members of the community, stated that the selection of the new traditional ruler, Oba Ismail Adebayo, did not follow due process. The people, including traditional chiefs, members of the town’s development association, and other indigenes, said their preferred choice for the throne is Barrister Fatai Agboola Ibrahim, who was selected by the kingmakers. They called on Governor Abdulrazaq to rectify
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The initiative was announced by President Biden in June. November 7, 2024, 9:17 PM A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s program known as “Keeping Families Together,” dealing a major blow to the estimated half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens that DHS estimates would have benefited. The administration announced the program in June, but a coalition of 16 Republican-led states — led by Texas and Stephen Miller’s America First Legal — quickly filed a lawsuit after applications were made available in August. A federal judge put the program on hold just days after hopeful applicants filed their paperwork. The program would have provided temporary relief from deportation for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens through a process known as “parole in place.” It would have
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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. – Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, 2024, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signalling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Vladimir Putin. Trump’s campaign manger Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to be named to the high-profile role and the Republican’s first
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed concern over the paltry provision of N1.6 billion to cater to the immediate needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country. Speaking when the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and IDPs, Ahmed Tijani Ahmed paid him a courtesy […] The post N1.6b budget not enough for IDPs’ needs in Nigeria – Kalu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
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The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) is anticipated to announce the date of the Republic of Ireland’s general election later. Earlier this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris indicated a preference for a polling day on 29 November. He is the leader of Fine Gael and heads a coalition government alongside Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. A general election must be called in the Republic of Ireland before the term ends on March 2025. The taoiseach has faced persistent questions over the timing of the election for months, previously sidestepping requests to provide a definitive timeline. However, on Wednesday, he signalled his hope for a polling day on 29 November saying: “There you go, clarity.” He went on to say: “I look forward to the weeks ahead and to asking the people