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Dem Gov Reverses Course on Trump Criticism, Says He Clearly Cares About Her State

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signaled willingness to work with Donald Trump in an interview this week, saying the president-elect clearly cared about her state.

“People in Michigan, like a majority of Americans, voted for Donald Trump, and my oath is to Michigan,” Whitmer told CNN at a meeting of Democratic governors in Los Angeles. “Obviously, I’ve got experience in this type of environment that will help inform how I continue to fight for Michigan. But I know Donald Trump cares about Michigan. And I’m hoping that because of that, we’ll be able to find some common ground in some important ways.”

Trump won back Michigan in the 2024 election en route to re-capturing the White House. Whitmer is widely seen as a possible White House contender in 2028 given her status as a 2-term governor of a battleground state.

Whitmer seemed to be employing the tactic of not antagonizing Trump in public, given the federal government’s ability to allocate aid and prioritize certain states’ initiatives.

Whitmer and Trump butted heads in the media during his first term, particularly over his administration’s COVID-19 response. She was floated as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris, but declined consideration so she could conclude her second term in office, which is up in 2027. (Read more from “Dem Gov Reverses Course on Trump Criticism, Says He Clearly Cares About Her State” HERE)

Donald Trump Expected to Be Named TIME Magazine Person of the Year: Report

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Donald Trump’s run of good fortune is expected to be recognized this week by Time magazine, which will name him Person of the Year, according to Politico.

Time will announce the winner Thursday morning on its website.

Trump’s political comeback after two impeachments, four indictments, losing the 2020 election and inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the results is a remarkable moment in American history.

The president-elect also survived two assassination attempts. A bullet grazed his ear and killed a rallygoer during the first assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. (Read more from “Donald Trump Expected to Be Named TIME Magazine Person of the Year: Report” HERE)

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DA Alvin Bragg’s Latest Move Proves He Won’t Give Up His Case Against Trump

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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg still refuses to drop his case against President-elect Donald Trump, as an 82-page brief filed on Tuesday, titled the “PEOPLE’S MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS,” lays out. While Trump’s legal team has argued that his election means Judge Juan Merchan has to toss out the case, Bragg’s office argues that this doesn’t kick in until Trump is inaugurated on January 20. Last month, Merchan indefinitely delayed sentencing.

Not only is there such a section in the brief about how Trump does not have immunity as the president-elect, but there’s also a section claiming, “Defendant’s forthcoming presidential immunity does not require dismissal.”

The brief signals Bragg remains opposed to tossing the case, and lays out several alternatives that Merchan can consider. As The Hill summarized:

Bragg previously signaled he would oppose Trump’s effort to outright toss the case, and the new filing provides prosecutors’ most extensive arguments yet about how Trump’s return to the White House should impact the first criminal prosecution of a former president.

The 82-page brief does not plainly spell out the state’s preference for what should happen, instead walking through several options. Prosecutors left the door open to sentencing Trump before his inauguration but acknowledged Trump’s vows to stop it.

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‘Do Not Get Involved!’ Trump Puts Boot Into Russia as Overstretched Armed Forces Fail to Come to Assad’s Aid

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By WND. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Syrian President Bashar Assad had “fled his country” after losing the backing of Russia. “Assad is gone,” he said on his Truth Social platform. “His protector, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer. Russia had no reason to be there in the first place. They lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine. Russia and Iran are now in a weak position, one, because of Ukraine and a bad economy, and two because of Israel and its success in fighting.”

The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to the more than 50-year rule of the Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days. (Read more from “‘Do Not Get Involved!’ Trump Puts Boot Into Russia as Overstretched Armed Forces Fail to Come to Assad’s Aid” HERE)

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Biden Says Fall of Assad Regime in Syria Is a ‘Historic Opportunity’

By ABC News. President Joe Biden addressed the nation Sunday afternoon after meeting with his national security team, calling the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s “abhorrent” regime a “historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria.”

“At long last, the Assad regime has fallen,” Biden said. “This regime brutalized, tortured and killed literally hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians.”

At the same time, it’s “also a moment of risk and uncertainty,” Biden added, saying that the U.S. would “support Syria’s neighbors, including Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Israel, should any threat arise.”

He also said the U.S. is “mindful” of the security of Americans in Syria, including American freelance journalist and Marine Corps veteran Austin Tice, who was kidnapped while reporting in Syria in 2012. Biden said it will “remain committed to returning [Tice] to his family.”

“This is a moment of considerable risk and uncertainty,” Biden said. “But I also believe this is the best opportunity in generations for Syrians to forge their own future free of opposition.” (Read more from “Biden Says Fall of Assad Regime in Syria Is a ‘Historic Opportunity’” HERE)

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‘They Came in Illegally’: Trump Clashes With ‘Meet the Press’ Host Over Deportation Promises

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President-elect Donald Trump and “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker clashed over Trump’s promises to deport illegal immigrants during an interview that aired Sunday morning.

During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump highlighted a series of crimes involving illegal immigrants, including the murders of Rachel Morin, Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray and the struggles experienced by the city of Springfield, Ohio after an influx of over 20,000 Haitian migrants. Trump said that the failure to enforce laws regarding immigration had been “unfair” to legal immigrants.

“I think you have to do it, and it’s a very tough thing to do. But you have to have, you know you have rules, regulations, laws. They came in illegally,” Trump told Welker. “You know, the people who have been treated very unfairly are the people who have been [in] line for 10 years that come into the country and we’re gonna make it very easy for people to come in terms of, they have to pass the test. They have to be able to tell you what the Statue of Liberty is, they have to tell you a little bit about our country, they have to love our country.”

“They can’t come out of prisons. We don’t want people that are in for murder,” Trump continued. “We had 11,000 and 13,000, different estimates, 13,099, murderers released into our country over the last three years. They’re walking down the streets, they’re walking next to you and your family and they’re very dangerous.” (Read more from “‘They Came in Illegally’: Trump Clashes With ‘Meet the Press’ Host Over Deportation Promises” HERE)

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How Team Trump plans to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’

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Team Trump released a video Monday obtained exclusively by Blaze News highlighting President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees, who the Trump team says will “Make America Wealthy Again.”

Trump’s nominees include Kevin Hassett for director of the National Economic Council, Howard Lutnick for secretary of commerce, and Scott Bessent for secretary of the treasury. Team Trump told Blaze News that the nominees will work in the administration to prioritize American workers and industry jobs as well as “permanently establish” Trump’s tax cuts and eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security.

“The American people gave President Trump a mandate to Make America Wealthy Again by restoring our economy to be even better than his first term,” Karoline Leavitt, spokeswoman for the Trump-Vance transition team, told Blaze News.

“From Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent’s experience as transformative leaders on Wall Street to Kevin Hassett’s proven policy record from President Trump’s first term, these nominees are ready to invest in the American people,” Leavitt continued. “Together, they form a team of economic experts dedicated to fighting for working families and Making America Wealthy Again.”

Lutnick has been a “transformative leader” on Wall Street for the last 40 years. Lutnick began his career in 1983 at Cantor Fitzgerald, quickly ascending to president and CEO by the impressive age of 29. A pivotal moment in Lutnick’s career was in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks that claimed the lives of hundreds of his employees, including his brother and his best friend. As a tribute, Lutnick committed himself to rebuilding the firm to support the families of those whose lives were lost and to “provide a source of hope and strength for survivors.” (Read more from “How Team Trump plans to ‘Make America Wealthy Again'” HERE)

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Trump Reaffirms ‘Strong’ Support For Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary Nomination

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President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth’s nomination to become the next secretary of defense on Friday, putting any GOP senator seeking to tank the Army veteran’s confirmation on notice.

“Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “He was a great student -Princeton/Harvard educated – with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense … one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!”

Within the past few days, Hegseth has come under a barrage of unsubstantiated allegations of wrongdoing during his time working at Fox News and spearheading veteran-related nonprofit organizations. Numerous former colleagues and associates have come out strongly disputing the accusations from anonymous individuals.

Dozens of military veterans have signed onto a letter backing Hegseth’s nomination in light of the media’s smear campaign, according to Fox News.

A woman also previously accused Hegseth of sexual assault following a purported 2017 sexual encounter between the two. Prosecutors declined to press charges due to a lack of “proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” according to reports. (Read more from “Trump Reaffirms ‘Strong’ Support For Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary Nomination” HERE)

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Trump Reveals Several State Department Picks, Announces Role for Attorney Alina Habba

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President-elect Trump announced that Alina Habba would be joining his White House team as the counselor to the President on Sunday evening.

“Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her resolve – standing with me through numerous ‘trials,’ battles, and countless days in court.”

The president-elect noted that there are not many who understand the weaponization of the “injustice” system as well as Habba.

“As a first generation American of Middle Eastern Heritage, she has become a role model for women in Law and Politics, most recently being named Chaldean Woman of the Year,” Trump continued. “Congratulations to Alina, her husband Gregg, and her three beautiful children, Chloe, Luke, and Parker.”

Habba responded on X, saying, “Honor of my life to serve the 45th and 47th President of the American people.” (Read more from “Trump Reveals Several State Department Picks, Announces Role for Attorney Alina Habba” HERE)

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Trump-Proofing: Biden Officials Strike Deals, Spend Taxpayer Money Before Trump Can Stop It

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President Biden’s breathtakingly broad pardon of his son’s criminal behavior is just one step the administration is taking to block potential action from the future president — what analysts call an attempt to “Trump-proof” government.

Mr. Biden’s allies in various departments are rushing to push cash out the door and lock in policies they think President-elect Donald Trump will not favor.

In an undercover video by Project Veritas, one Environmental Protection Agency figure said the agency had been funneling billions of dollars to climate change organizations “as fast as possible.”

“It truly feels like we’re on the Titanic and we’re throwing gold bars off the edge,” said the person, identified in the video as EPA special adviser Brant Efron.

A similar effort to shovel money out the door is underway at the Commerce Department. Politico, a news organization in Washington, said Secretary Gina Raimondo wants to “leave no cash for Trump” from a $50 billion microchip subsidy program. (Read more from “Trump-Proofing: Biden Officials Strike Deals, Spend Taxpayer Money Before Trump Can Stop It” HERE)

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Trump Assassination Hearing Erupts Into Absolute Chaos (VIDEO)

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On Thursday, chaos erupted during a task force hearing on the assassination attempts of President-elect Donald Trump.

As Townhall covered extensively, Trump was nearly killed when he was shot in the ear at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July.

Shortly after, the USSS thwarted another assassination attempt on the former president, this time, at a golf course in Florida.

During Thursday’s hearing, Texas Rep. Pat Fallon (R) sparred with acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe about the agency’s failures to protect Trump.

The screaming started when Rowe was explaining how he responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks over 20 years ago. As he explained how he made his way through the rubble of the twin towers, Fallon cut him short and got back to the topic at hand.

(Read more from “Trump Assassination Hearing Erupts Into Absolute Chaos” HERE)

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