Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, a former surgeon and TV celebrity known as “Dr Oz,” to lead the US’s massive public health insurance program. The 64-year-old heart surgeon was championed on daytime television by Oprah Winfrey before he entered politics with an unsuccessful bid for a Senate seat in…
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday — a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration. Lutnick will also lead the country’s tariff and trade agenda, with “additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States…
US: President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans to declare a national emergency on border security, initiating a military-led mass deportation program targeting undocumented migrants. Immigration hardliners like former ICE chief Tom Homan are central to Trump’s cabinet, with around 20 million families potentially affected by his controversial plans. Critics argue the use of the 1798…
Donald Trump, who will conclude his second term as President, has hinted at a potential run for reelection in 2028. However, the Constitution prohibits him from seeking a third term, New York Times reported. Trump, currently 78 years old, would be the oldest president in history if he were to serve another term.Former President Donald…
President-elect Donald Trump may be present at SpaceX’s sixth Starship test flight in Texas on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration issued “Temporary flight restrictions for VIP movement” over Brownsville, Texas on Monday. Such restrictions usually precede high-profile visits.The launch is significant as it marks the sixth test flight for Starship, SpaceX’s next-generation rocket system. The…
US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to restructure government agencies and slash bureaucracy, setting up the Department of Government Efficiency with billionaire executive Elon Musk and tech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm. Nicknamed DOGE after a popular meme and Musk’s favourite cryptocurrency, it will not be a federal department….