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#10 Trump to Nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for Ambassador to Greece - Jennifer Jacobs and Fin Gómez for CBS News, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., and The New York Post on X
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be U.S. ambassador to Greece, while billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets, was expected to be Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy, people familiar with the decision told CBS News. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host-turned-political fundraiser, was dating Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. "For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally," Trump said in a statement. "Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics, along with her sharp intellect, make her supremely qualified to represent the United States and safeguard its interests abroad." Guilfoyle's nomination would require Senate confirmation...
#9 Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Chair FTC - Jody Godoy for Reuters, Andrew Ferguson, Jason Miyares, Adam Kovacevich, and Mike Thomas on X
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Federal Trade Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to lead the consumer protection and antitrust agency, Trump said on social media on Tuesday.Ferguson, one of two Senate-confirmed Republican FTC commissioners appointed by President Joe Biden, will be "the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country's History," Trump said.
"Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country," Trump said on his Truth Social platform...
#8 Big Pharma’s Attack on Women: Injectable Contraceptive & Two Menopause Drugs Cause Brain Tumors - Tracy Beanz and Michelle Edwards, Children's Health Defense, Liz Gunn, Nashville Angela, and Dangers of Depo on X
A recent lawsuit filed November 4, 2024, claims that Pfizer—the pharmaceutical giant epitomizing what’s grossly wrong in American health care—failed to warn patients that its injectable contraceptive drug Depo-Provera can increase the risk of developing brain tumors in women. In other words, Pfizer is accused of hiding the fact its contraceptive caused brain tumors. Specifically, the plaintiff in the suit claims that Depo-Provera, which contains a high-dose progestin administered every three months, caused her to develop an intracranial meningioma, a type of brain tumor, after taking the drug regularly as prescribed for years. Her case joins a growing list of lawsuits stacking up against Pfizer, which reports it expects revenues of a whopping $61 billion in 2024...#7 UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Fights Extradition - CNN, Tracy Beanz, Sarah Fields, Chicago1Ray, Shipwreck, U.S. Ministry of Truth, Sara Rose, Vince Langman/Dan Bongino,
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was found carrying a “ghost gun” at the time of his arrest, according to police. CNN’s Josh Campbell explains what ghost guns are and why they’re nearly undetectable to law enforcement. Former classmates of suspected shooter Luigi Mangione are finding it hard to believe he is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York sidewalk. Two fraternity brothers of Mangione shared their shock with CNN, one saying it was “unbelievable” that he was the suspect. Neither recalled Mangione making any extreme or concerning comments in the years that they knew him. Mangione played video games and watched sports with others but dedicated most of his free time to his coursework. “I feel like it’s a cliché, everybody is like, ‘He was a quiet guy,’ but like he was even more normal than that,” one of the men said...
#6 Susan Wild Absent From Ethics Committee Meeting After Gaetz Leaks to Press - Mychael Schnell for The Hill, Bad Kitty Unleashed, Awakened Outlaw, Insurrection Barbie, The Texas One, and Art Candee on X
Rep. Susan Wild (Pa.), the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, was absent from the panel’s meeting last week after being traced as the source of leaks to the press regarding the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), sources told The Hill. It remains unclear if Wild voluntarily skipped the Thursday gathering or was asked not to attend, what information she leaked and to whom, and how the panel tracked her back as being the leaker. Two sources said Wild ultimately acknowledged to the panel that she had leaked information...
#5 Mitch McConnell Falls During Senate Republican Lunch - Allison Pecorin for ABC News, Riley Gaines, Neil Johnson, Carpe Donktum, and Tony on X
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell fell during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. It was initially unclear if McConnell, 82, was injured or what the severity of the fall was. Two medical responders were seen briefly entering his office and then departed. Shortly afterward, McConnell's office put out a statement that he had sustained a "minor cut" to the face and a "sprained wrist" from the incident. "Leader McConnell tripped following lunch. He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule," his spokesperson said...
#4 Police Arrest Suspect Accused of Assaulting Nancy Mace on Capitol Grounds - Zoë Richards for NBC News, Rep. Nancy Mace, Adam B. Coleman, Andy Ngo, and Insurrection Barbie on X
U.S. Capitol Police said Tuesday that they arrested a person accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. The suspect, identified as James McIntyre, 33, of Illinois, faces a charge of assaulting a government official. Mace said Tuesday night on X that she was "physically accosted at the Capitol tonight" by someone who she said was a defender of transgender rights. "One new brace for my wrist and some ice for my arm and it’ll heal just fine," Mace said, adding that "violence and threats on my life will only make me double down." Reached for comment, Capitol Police did not provide details about the suspect and did not respond to questions about whether or not the suspect was an advocate of transgender rights...
#3 Fani Willis Hides Records of Communications with January 6 Committee, Denies Existence of Any Jack Smith Records - Judicial Watch, Tom Fitton, Kyle Becker, and Ryan Fournier on X
Judicial Watch announced today that District Attorney Fani Willis refused to release any non-public documents in response to a court order finding her in default for failing to respond to a Judicial Watch lawsuit seeking records of communications Willis had with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the House January 6 Committee. Late yesterday evening, Willis’ Open Records Department denied any records about Jack Smith existed and cited a series of legal exemptions to justify the withholding of communications with January 6 Committee. The Willis office did release one, already public, letter to January 6 Committee Chairman Benny Thompson. The March 2024 lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County, GA, after Willis and the county denied having any records responsive to an August 2023 Georgia Open Records Act request for communications with the Special Counsel’s office and/or the January 6 Committee (Judicial Watch Inc. v. Fani Willis et al. (No. 24-CV-002805))...
#2 House Task Force Releases Final Report on Trump Assassination Attempts - Kyle Stewart and Scott Wong for NBC News, John Solomon, Josh Hawley, Grace Chong MBI, and Task Force on Trump Assassination Attempt on X
WASHINGTON — The House task force that investigated the assassination attempts against Donald Trump makes dozens of recommendations in the final report it published Tuesday, including that the Secret Service should record all radio transmissions and scale back protection of foreign leaders to focus on protecting the president and other top U.S. officials. The 180-page report includes 25 recommendations specifically related to the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman’s bullet grazed Trump’s ear at a campaign rally. It also includes 11 general recommendations for the Secret Service...
#1 Trump Honors Tucker Carlson, Kid Rock, and Mel Gibson at Mar-A-Lago Fundraiser - The Express Tribune, Citizen Free Press, Freedom, Johnny Maga, America's Future USA, Maga Voice, and Michael Flynn Jr. on X
Donald Trump hosted a star-studded fundraiser at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Tuesday, featuring a mix of conservative commentators, celebrities, and political figures. Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, was awarded the “Champion of America” honor, while country-pop star Kid Rock and actor Mel Gibson also took the spotlight at the exclusive event. The $5,000-a-plate gala drew prominent attendees and featured musical performances, a VIP reception, and award presentations. For an additional $3,800, guests gained access to an intimate poolside meet-and-greet. Organized by Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and benefiting the America’s Future political action committee (PAC), the evening celebrated conservative cultural and political icons...
