With the nomination of Patel, Trump is signaling that he is preparing to carry out his threat to oust Wray, whose 10-year term at the FBI does not expire until 2027.
Yair Netanyahu’s podcast with Pete Hegseth resurfaces after Trump’s latest appointment.
Trump said their work would conclude by July 4, 2026, adding that a smaller government would be a "gift" to the country on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Zeldin, a Republican, voted for key environmental legislation just 14% of the time during his tenure in the House of Representatives.
The thin Republican House majority has been fractious, tossing out its first speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and routinely bucking his successor Speaker Mike Johnson.
'After the election, we all need to find a way to move forward together'
There is an expectation, especially among Gulf states, that Trump would adopt a tougher stance on Iran than his predecessor, Joe Biden.
"We must accept the results of this election and engage in a peaceful exchange of power," Harris said.
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Kaufman criticized figures within the Democratic Party who have been critical of Israel.