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Despite cross‑party calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump, the path remains highly unlikely: it requires the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet (Congress does not initiate it) and Pence is not expected to trigger it; past uses by Reagan and Bush were for health-related handoffs, and there is no established congressional body designated to act under the amendment.
In a 90-minute Cabinet meeting, 79-year-old Donald Trump delivered a rambling, looping monologue that touched on more than 50 topics—ranging from pricey White House pens and a Sharpie obsession to Iran and NATO—offering little new policy and drawing sharp criticism for being repetitive and self-promotional.
President Donald Trump interrupted a Cabinet meeting centered on Iran and rising prices to boast about Sharpie markers, claiming a White House–made Sharpie saves money and showing it off during the session.
At a White House Cabinet meeting, 79-year-old Donald Trump launched into a rambling tirade about Sharpie pens, praising a $5 Sharpie and criticizing the White House’s reportedly $1,000 pens, recounting a story about Sharpie offering to paint the White House in gold and insisting it writes better, while tying the joke to broader spending critiques.
An On Point discussion with Tom Nichols argues decades of anti-elitism have eroded trust in experts, hollowing out national security and governance under the Trump era. It cites a string of examples—from misstatements about Iran’s nuclear program and a questionable reliance on ICE at airports to planning gaps at the State Department and a nuclear-regulatory purge—as evidence that sidelining expertise endangers lives and democracy. The piece calls for defending expertise, restoring the civil service, and restoring evidence-based policymaking to safeguard the country.
The designated survivor is a Cabinet member who, under presidential eligibility rules, sits at a secure location during the State of the Union to maintain continuity of government if the President is incapacitated; the practice dates to the Cold War and has seen previous Trump-era seconds serve (Interior, Energy, Agriculture Secretaries). This year, Congress has announced Rep. Mike Thompson as the designated survivor, though the White House has not yet named one.
President Donald Trump was observed dozing off and struggling to keep his eyes open during a cabinet meeting, with video analysis showing nearly six minutes of extended eye closure across multiple instances, similar to a previous event in November.
Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has established a new cabinet portfolio focused on promoting an 'orderly coexistent society with foreigners,' appointing Kimi Onoda to oversee this initiative, alongside other key appointments aimed at strengthening foreign resident policies and advancing economic and security strategies.
Freeland resigned from Canada's Cabinet to become Ukraine's envoy amid concerns over peace negotiations and her previous disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau over economic policies. She has a background in journalism and politics, having served as finance and foreign affairs minister, and recently returned to Cabinet after Carney's electoral victory.
During a Trump cabinet meeting, special envoy Steve Witkoff publicly praised Trump excessively, claiming he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize, which drew widespread criticism and mockery for the over-the-top display of loyalty and sycophancy, highlighting concerns about the state of political decorum and leadership.
The article provides live updates on President-elect Donald Trump's transition, focusing on his cabinet selections and the donations being made to fund his inauguration. It also mentions updates to the terms of service and privacy policy, encouraging readers to review them.
A recent AP-NORC poll reveals that about half of U.S. adults lack confidence in President-elect Trump's ability to appoint qualified individuals to his Cabinet, challenging his claim of a voter mandate. While only 30% of Americans feel confident in his choices, confidence is notably low among Democrats and independents, with three-quarters expressing doubt. Conversely, around 60% of Republicans are confident in Trump's appointments and management abilities. The survey, conducted as Trump finalizes his Cabinet, highlights partisan divides in perceptions of his leadership capabilities.
A recent AP-NORC poll reveals that about half of U.S. adults lack confidence in President-elect Trump's ability to appoint qualified individuals to his Cabinet, challenging his claim of a voter mandate. While only 30% of Americans feel confident in his choices, confidence is notably low among Democrats and independents, with three-quarters expressing doubt. Conversely, around 60% of Republicans are confident in Trump's appointments and management abilities. The survey, conducted as Trump finalizes his Cabinet, highlights partisan divides in perceptions of his leadership capabilities.
Democrats have requested that members of Trump's cabinet provide communications involving Boris Epshteyn, a former advisor to Trump. This move is part of ongoing investigations into the former administration's activities and connections.
President-elect Donald Trump is actively engaging with Congress to ensure Republican lawmakers support his Cabinet nominations and legislative priorities for 2025. He is focusing on immigration, energy, and tax policies, aiming to pass major party-line bills quickly. While Trump remains publicly silent on current spending bills and the government shutdown deadline, he is strategizing with GOP leaders like John Thune and Mike Johnson to align the party's agenda. This approach mirrors his post-2016 election strategy, with expectations of more direct involvement once in office.