Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary | Donald Trump News

Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary | Donald Trump News

US president-elect nominates Lutnick, a Wall Street investment firm CEO, to lead his ‘tariff and trade agenda’. United States President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, a billionaire and head of the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as the next US secretary of commerce. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump hailed…

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides? | Politics News

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides? | Politics News

Throughout his business, media and political career, Donald Trump has demonstrated a willingness to break the norm. But the United States president-elect’s latest proposal to do away with the established processes used to appoint cabinet officials to his incoming administration poses grave risks to the rule of law in the…

Trump taps ex-lawmaker and Fox Business host for transportation secretary | US Election 2024

Trump taps ex-lawmaker and Fox Business host for transportation secretary | US Election 2024

US president-elect says former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy will usher in a ‘golden age of travel’. United States President-elect Donald Trump has named a former congressman-turned-Fox Business host as his pick for transportation secretary. In a statement announcing the nomination on Monday, Trump described Sean Duffy as a “tremendous and…

Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term | Gaza News

Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term | Gaza News

US President Joe Biden’s administration has issued a new round of sanctions against groups and individuals involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as the United States continues to provide unwavering support for Israel’s Gaza war. The US sanctions announced on Monday targeted the settlement development organisation…

US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection | Aviation News

US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection | Aviation News

Spirit Airlines, the no-frills US travel pioneer, has filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with years of losses, failed merger attempts and heavy debt levels, the company said. The Florida-based airline said on Monday that it had pre-arranged a deal with its bondholders to restructure its debts and raise money…

Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations | Donald Trump News

Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations | Donald Trump News

US president-elect says he may use controversial measures to fulfil campaign promise, but questions over authority remain. United States President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed he is “prepared” to declare a national emergency and use military assets to fulfil his 2024 election campaign promise to carry out mass deportations. Trump made…

Ukraine gets green light to use US long-range missiles: What’s next? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine gets green light to use US long-range missiles: What’s next? | Russia-Ukraine war News

United States President Joe Biden has reportedly lifted restrictions on Kyiv on the use of long-range missiles, which means Ukrainian forces may fire American-made missiles inside Russian territory for the first time. The move, which comes weeks before Biden leaves office and hours after massive Russian missile and drone attacks,…