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Peter Thiel, a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, is seeing his network of associates secure positions within Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.

This includes individuals like JD Vance, David Sacks, Jim O’Neill, and Elon Musk, all connected through Thiel’s various ventures and networks.

While Thiel has distanced himself from direct political donations, his influence and investments in companies with government ties suggest potential benefits from this administration.

With new restrictions on gender-affirming care, prisons confiscate underwear from trans people and compel them to cut their hair.

There have been internal concerns that Trump Media could be misleading investors, a source said. But with its largest shareholder about to be president, experts doubt the SEC is up to the job of investigating Truth Social’s parent company.

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Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by Donald Trump as director of national intelligence, faces scrutiny over her past ties with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and alleged pro-Russia stances.

Critics, including John Bolton, questioned her foreign policy views, labeling them extreme and pro-enemy.

Gabbard defended Assad in the past, drawing backlash as Assad fled to Russia after recent events.

Despite support from some GOP senators, her Senate confirmation remains uncertain amid bipartisan criticism and Russian state media’s endorsement, which added fuel to the controversy.

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Major media outlets are giving wall-to-wall coverage to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder while taking millions in health care industry advertising. They’re silent about the real story: how profit-driven health care kills 68,000 Americans every year.

Strategic incoherence and factionalism reign.

The reason Obamacare and Medicare won't be touched.

Protecting Trump’s enemies from prosecution just reinforces the idea of politics as retribution. Instead, Democrats should be defending his most vulnerable targets.

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Lara Trump, RNC Co-Chair and daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced her intention to step down from the RNC amid speculation she may be considered to fill a potential Florida Senate vacancy.

This follows Marco Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State in Trump's incoming administration.

If confirmed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would appoint Rubio's replacement to serve until 2026.

Trump expressed openness to the role, stating she would "seriously consider" the opportunity while awaiting further clarity on the decision.

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The 2019 ICE raids on Mississippi poultry plants, which detained 680 workers, have left the immigrant community in Morton scarred and fearful of renewed workplace raids under Trump, who plans mass deportations.

Residents recall the trauma, with children left stranded and families torn apart. Local businesses, reliant on immigrant workers, suffered economically, while poultry plants quickly resumed operations.

Activists and nonprofits are preparing families for potential detentions, emphasizing the economic and social impacts of such raids.

Many undocumented workers fear another round of disruptions and family separations.

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Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, Trump’s nominee for US surgeon general, was involved in a 1990 gun accident at age 13 that killed her father.

A handgun fell from a tackle box she knocked over, discharging and fatally wounding him.

Nesheiwat cites the tragedy as her inspiration to become a physician but omits specifics of the incident in her upcoming memoir.

If confirmed, she would replace Dr. Vivek Murthy, who declared gun violence a public health crisis.

The nomination highlights GOP opposition to addressing gun violence through public health policy.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces criticism for quickly scheduling primaries to fill Republican-held House seats vacated by Trump appointees, contrasting with his nine-month delay in replacing a Democratic seat in 2021.

Critics, including Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried, accuse DeSantis of hypocrisy and prioritizing political gain to bolster the GOP’s narrow House majority.

Analysts suggest DeSantis is using the move to regain national prominence after his failed presidential bid, potentially eyeing roles in Trump’s cabinet or Senate maneuvering.

Critics also highlight voter mail-in ballot challenges due to rushed timelines.

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Rep. Ro Khanna advocated for Medicare for All following debates on health care inequities sparked by the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

While denouncing violence, Khanna highlighted waste in the insurance industry and supported Bernie Sanders’ call to prioritize health care as a human right.

He backed Trump’s plan for a “Department of Government Efficiency,” led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to cut federal waste but opposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

On TikTok, Khanna reiterated his opposition to a potential ban, citing First Amendment concerns.