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-Kamala Harris comes knives out against Trump in first speech since leaving office: 'Absolute chaos'
-JD Vance explains why meeting Pope Francis hours before his death was 'a sign from God'
-35 GOP lawmakers say not repealing Biden's green agenda in Trump tax bill is 'hypocrisy'
President Donald Trump tapped former national security advisor Mike Waltz for his administration's ambassador to the United Nations after Waltz was ousted from the National Security Council office earlier Thursday.
"I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations," Trump posted to Truth Social Thursday.
"From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation's Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role. In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor, while continuing his strong leadership at the State Department. Together, we will continue to fight tirelessly to Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" …READ MORE
STAND STRONG: Parents of Hamas hostages urge Trump to be 'tough with enemies and friends' as Israel continues military operations in Gaza
'DEI STRANGULATION': White House vows to implement 'system of merit' in US, dismantle DEI 'strangulation'
'SIGNAL GATE': Dems say Trump 'firing the wrong guy' as Waltz ousted as national security advisor
'BRINGING RELIGION BACK': Trump jokes his admin will 'forget about' separation of church and state
LEADERS OF FAITH: Trump executive order will stand up presidential religious liberty commission
'YOUR FATE': CIA videos aim to turn Chinese officials and 'steal secrets'
SHIFTING BLAME: China blames US for origin of COVID-19 and turning 'deaf ear to the numerous questions over its conduct'
'SHAKEN': Israel cancels Independence Day celebrations as wildfires rage through country
OFF THE ROAD: Trucking vet lawmaker sounds off on illegal immigrant drivers as REAL ID deadline looms
TAX TIME: Republicans discuss defunding 'big abortion' like Planned Parenthood in Trump agenda bill
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: Where we stand with Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
EDUCATION FREEDOM: School choice supporters protest exclusion of religious charter in Supreme Court case
GRACE UNDER FIRE: Former Air Force Major who defied Biden vaccine mandate speaks out, applauds Hegseth
HUNTER BACKS OFF: Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against IRS, which whistleblowers say 'shows you everything you need to know'
'POWERFUL METAPHOR': Harris draws social media scorn for digression about elephants during an earthquake
'MISSION-MINDED FOCUS': HUD Secretary Scott Turner lays out agency wins during first 100 days, shares priorities for next 100
HISTORY OF VIOLENCE: Columbia student activist interviewed by FBI for allegedly saying 'I like to kill Jews': court docs
'RESIDENT ALIENS': DOGE says it's referred dozens of potential voter fraud cases to DOJ
WAR MODE: Hegseth orders sweeping Army overhaul and consolidation aimed at countering China and Golden Dome capabilities
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