Trump News for Monday, December 2, 2024
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Who Is Kash Patel?
The Huffington Post
The president-elect loyalist wrote a kids’ book featuring “King Donald” and vowed to “come after” the media and Trump's rivals.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:58 PM
Trump Ally Issues New Warning to Senators After Kash Patel Nomination
Newsweek
Conservative lawyer Mike Davis warned that Senate Republicans who oppose Patel would face a "living hell."
Dec 2, 2024, 11:55 PM
Musk, Vivek face target-rich environment for wacky regs and waste
New York Post
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency partner Vivek Ramaswamy are compiling a list of Uncle Sam’s biggest boondoggles for Donald Trump.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:54 PM
Whirlwind of Controversies: From Hunter's Pardon to Abortion Laws
Devdiscourse
The White House defended President Biden's pardon of Hunter amid bipartisan criticism. A US appeals court partly revived Idaho's abortion trafficking law. Congress returns to handle pressing issues before Trump's presidency. Art Cashin, a CNBC regular, passes away at 83. And, California gears up for legal clashes with Trump's administration.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:52 PM
California's Legislative Showdown: State Prepares for Possible Trump 2.0 Challenges
Devdiscourse
California Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers began a special session to protect state policies ahead of a possible Trump presidency. With supermajorities in both legislative chambers, Democrats prepared for federal challenges with proposed legal funds and new legislation to safeguard civil rights, immigration, and climate policies.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:50 PM
Donald Trump nominates billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens to be US ambassador to UK
Sky News
Mr Stephens is a longtime Republican donor who reportedly gave to conservative groups that opposed Trump in 2016 but then supported him in the 2020 and 2024 races.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:46 PM
Rachel Maddow Has to Take a $5 Million Paycut at MSNBC - All Thanks to Donald Trump
The Inquisitr
Prominent anchor Rachel Maddow takes a salary hit as MSNBC grapples with a drop in ratings post Trump's win.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:45 PM
California Braces for Legal Showdowns with Upcoming Trump Administration
Devdiscourse
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pursuing up to $25 million in additional legal funding to challenge anticipated federal actions under President-elect Donald Trump's second term. This fund aims to protect key state interests, including reproductive rights, environmental standards, and civil rights, while also recouping essential federal funds.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:40 PM
California Democrats open special session to Trump-proof state priorities
The Mercury News
Gov. Newsom called a special session to prepare $25 million for legal battles with the incoming Trump administration. Republicans dismiss the session as a political stunt.
Dec 2, 2024, 11:40 PM
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
The Guardian
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect
Dec 2, 2024, 11:24 PM