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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iran escalates Hormuz clashes as US cabinet gathers amid war talks

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck two non-compliant oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz under US escort, part of a broader flare-up that has kept the strait largely closed and pushed crude prices higher. The incident coincides with President Trump convening his cabinet to chart a path forward in the war with Iran, as regional actions—including an Israeli strike near Beaufort Castle and Kuwaiti drone defenses—keep tensions elevated. Domestic support for the conflict in the US remains mixed, with energy-market disruptions influencing politics and a key war-powers vote failing in Congress.

via The Guardian|

#iran #oil-prices #strait-of-hormuz

politics3 months ago•38 min saved

Gabbard Exits Trump Cabinet, Fourth Woman to Depart

Tulsi Gabbard has left the Trump administration, marking the fourth departure from his cabinet, and all four exits have been by women, highlighting a notable wave of female turnover at the top levels of his administration.

via Forbes|

#politics #resignations #trump-cabinet

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

RFK Jr.'s Potential Influence on Health Policy Sparks Debate

A recent Emerson poll discussed on Forbes Newsroom highlights public opinion on President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth being notable figures. Kennedy, nominated for the Department of Health and Human Services, has 47% support but also faces 40% opposition, indicating a divisive reception. Similarly, Hegseth, chosen for Secretary of Defense, garners 37% support and 35% opposition, with significant resistance from independents and Democrats.

via Forbes|

#emerson-poll #pete-hegseth #politics

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Elon Musk's Tense Relationship with Trump's Inner Circle

Elon Musk and Boris Epshteyn, both influential figures in President-elect Trump's circle, reportedly clashed over Cabinet appointments at Mar-a-Lago. Musk, a major campaign donor, accused Epshteyn of leaking personnel decisions, which Epshteyn denied. The disagreement centers around Epshteyn's influence on Trump's picks, including the controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Musk is advocating for Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary and is set to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency."

via The Hill|

#boris-epshteyn #elon-musk #government-efficiency

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Cabinet Nominee Hegseth Faces Backlash Over Assault Allegations

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, faces resurfaced sexual assault allegations from 2017. The incident allegedly occurred in Monterey, California, after Hegseth spoke at a Republican women's event. No charges were filed, and Hegseth's attorney claims the allegations are false, citing a lack of evidence from a police investigation. Details of the police report remain undisclosed due to legal exemptions.

via NJ.com|

#department-of-defense #fox-news #pete-hegseth

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Sparks Pentagon Controversy

Senator Mark Kelly expressed surprise at President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, for Secretary of Defense, stating he had not heard of him before. Hegseth's confirmation will require Senate approval, potentially needing Democratic support. Kelly, a former Navy captain, emphasized the importance of experience in policy creation for such roles. He also criticized other Trump cabinet picks, like Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and condemned Trump's plan to purge senior Pentagon generals as unprecedented.

via Axios|

#mark-kelly #pentagon #pete-hegseth