Dakotas poised for newfound political prominence with Senate, Trump Cabinet leaders picked from heartland

In 2025, the Trump administration and Congress are poised to represent a significant realignment of political power, moving its focus from the East and West coasts to the heartland after decades of coastal dominance. Republicans chose Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as majority leader of the upper legislative chamber. President-elect Trump nominated South Dakota…

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‘Breathtaking speed’: Trump’s Paris trip marks return to global stage as leaders turn ‘the page’ on Biden

President-elect Trump is in Europe this weekend for his first overseas trip since his commanding victory in last month’s presidential election. Trump will meet with Emmanuel Macron after the French president invited him to attend Saturday’s star-studded VIP event for the official reopening of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after a devastating…

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Notre Dame rises from the ashes as a symbol of hope

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, President-elect Donald J. Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. The visit to Paris marks his first foreign trip since winning the 2024 election.   “It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent…

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Pete Hegseth says he had ‘substantive conversation’ with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support

President-elect Trump expressed public support for embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth Friday, and the nominee said he had a “substantive conversation” with Sen. Joni Ernst.  Hegseth, a former National Guard officer, has been meeting with Republican senators this week to rally support as allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking have surfaced. He has…

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