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Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted
The president-elect’s eldest son says there’s ‘backup plans’ for some nominees if Senate confirmation becomes problematic.
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Q&A: What will Trump’s immigration policies mean for Maine?
Here are answers to a few questions about Maine’s immigrant population and what Donald Trump’s policies on deportations, asylum and other immigration issues could mean.
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Government efficiency panels like DOGE have a long and disappointing history
Many have come up short in their goals to tackle waste and abuse, especially when led by business leaders with limited experience in federal bureaucracy.
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Trump is already testing congressional Republicans, and some seem unwilling to defy him
Even his close allies are nervous about the unpredictability and upheaval to come.
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Trump selects fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
The CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking.
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Maine transgender advocates fear a(nother) Trump presidency but vow to fight
Trump’s campaign often featured disparaging rhetoric and false claims about trans people, but his message was effective in seizing on broader fears.
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Trump picks Burgum for ‘energy czar’ – and interior secretary
Donald Trump tapped North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as both interior secretary and ‘energy czar’ to oversee efforts to gut climate rules and expand fossil fuel production.
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Trump taps combative aide for top press job as Cabinet picks face scrutiny
Donald Trump chose Steven Cheung, one of his most bellicose aides, for the top White House press job. He also named Karoline Leavitt as press secretary.
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Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, is seen as a staunch and camera-ready advocate for President-elect Donald Trump.