Trump's picks to fill foreign policy and defense positions raise eyebrows

November 13, 2024 - 4:18am EST
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Trump has made some unconventional and surprising choices when it comes to his foreign policy and defense team, like his plan to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense.

Jan 22 - 6:58pm EST

Trump's executive action stating that the U.S. government will now recognize only two sexes - male and female -- takes aim at what it describes as "gender ideology extremism."

Jan 22 - 6:53pm EST

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Jan 22 - 6:53pm EST

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Jan 22 - 1:11pm EST

It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.

Jan 22 - 12:36pm EST

President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.