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COLLEEN LONG

COLLEEN LONG

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Election|Opinion|Political|US

Kamala Harris says Trump's comment on women 'is offensive to everybody'

Kamala Harris says Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women whether they “like it or not” shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understand women’s rights to make decisions about their own lives

Kamala Harris says Trump's comment on women 'is offensive to everybody'
Election|Political|US

Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as she took a brief break from the battleground states where she's been campaigning

Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
Election|Political|US

Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who

Donald Trump’s presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris

Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who
Election|US

Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish

Donald Trump has ambitious Day 1 plans for when he moves back into the White House in January

Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Election|US

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

President-elect Donald Trump says Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency.”

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency
Asia|Political|US|World

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new administration.”

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable
Business|Election|Finance|US

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary after his second administration begins in January

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
Americas|Environment|US|World

From the Amazon rainforest, Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy

Joe Biden witnessed the devastation of drought up close as the first sitting American president to set foot the Amazon rainforest

From the Amazon rainforest, Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy
Election|Political|US|World

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
Business|Technology|US

Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency

President-elect Donald Trump has named the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband

Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
US|World

Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats' loss

At a delicate moment in the U.S. and for the world, President Joe Biden has been notably quiet lately

Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats' loss
Crime|US

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Crime|US

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Election|Political|US

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?

President-elect Donald Trump has tried to act with impunity while staffing his new administration, choosing loyalists who often lack expertise or sometimes face sexual misconduct allegations

Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?
Election|US

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump’s new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general
Crime|Political|US

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
Crime|Political|US

Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, though he had previously said he would not do so

Biden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
Crime|Election|Political|US

Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and pardon his son Hunter wasn't all that surprising to those who are familiar with the president's devotion to his family

Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
Africa|Political|World

Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency

President Joe Biden has ducked questions on his decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter, ignoring calls for him to explain his reversal as he was making his first presidential trip to Angola

Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump is naming former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be his ambassador to China

Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China
Election|Political|US

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
Election|Political|US

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

President-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first

Soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump says preparing to enter the White House for the second time looks a lot different from the first time

Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first

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