President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” after winning the presidential election for the second time, according to Politico.
The annual cover, which highlights an individual who has greatly influenced the year, is set to be unveiled on Thursday morning. But sources familiar with the matter say the president-elect is expected to grace the cover.
This will mark the second time Trump has been named Time’s “Person of the Year,” and to celebrate, he will reportedly ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning.
The honor comes as Trump continues to fill out his administration before he takes office January 20.
So far, the president-elect has announced nominations for most key roles – many of which are filled by his close allies, longtime friends or members of his family.
Earlier this week, Trump announced he would appoint his son’s fiance, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to serve as ambassador to Greece.
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Alex Woodward12 December 2024 02:00
Ex-FBI Director James Comey issues warning to former colleagues ahead of Trump second term
Former FBI Director James Comey has tried to reassure his former colleagues at the Bureau ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
In a statement posted to Instagram a day before FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he’d be stepping down, Comey wrote: “I realize there is a great deal of anxiety in the Bureau now — produced by the rhetoric of those who have reason to fear honest investigators.”
“But please know you will be ok in the long run.”
“The special burden of being in the FBI is that you lack friends in high places — by design,” Comey’s statement continued. “America has wanted you to be lonely since the searing lessons of Watergate. Once upon a time, the FBI director was a pal of presidents, sharing late-night drinks and using the Bureau to do favors for the powerful.
“But the country learned 50 years ago that it is not in the national interest for the FBI to be loyal to anything except the constitution and the law.”
The former FBI director’s tenure at the department abruptly ended in 2017 when then-President Trump fired him.
Michelle Del Rey12 December 2024 01:30
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, once called Greeks ‘freeloaders’ who should be punished
While late-night comics joke about the actual motive behind President-elect Donald Trump selecting his son’s (ex-?) fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, Greek citizens may not find her previous remarks about them very funny.
In a 2015 segment of Fox News’ The Five unearthed by Media Matters senior fellow Matt Gertz, Guilfoyle once described the Greeks as “freeloaders” who should be punished after rejecting a bailout offer from the European Union.
Justin Baragona12 December 2024 01:00
Trump may revoke policy shielding migrants from deportation arrests in churches and schools
As soon as its first day in office, the incoming Trump administration is reportedly planning on rescinding a 2011 immigration policy limiting deportation arrests in sensitive locations like schools, churches, and hospitals.
Instead, the administration plans to let Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents make arrests in these locations if they’re related to national security concerns, the arrest of a dangerous felon, or risks of imminent danger or the compromising of a criminal investigation, according to NBC News, which first reported on the alleged plan, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the new administration.
Josh Marcus12 December 2024 00:30
Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it?
Elon Musk now boasts a net worth of $400 billion, making him the first person in history to ever hit that milestone.
The world’s richest person became even richer Wednesday after SpaceX and its investors agreed to buy $1.25 billion of insider shares, valuing the company at $350 billion, Bloomberg reported. The move ballooned the founder’s net worth by $50 billion, meaning he is now worth $439 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Kelly Rissman12 December 2024 00:00
Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to inauguration: report
President-elect Trump reportedly invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20th, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News on Wednesday.
While ambassadors and diplomats are typically invited to the inauguration, foreign leaders and usually not.
It is unclear if Xi accepted the invitation.
The Independent has asked Trump’s team for comment
A spokesperson for the Trump team, Karoline Leavitt, told CBS: “World leaders are lining up to meet with President Trump because they know he will soon return to power and restore peace through American strength around the globe.”
Ariana Baio11 December 2024 23:30
C-SPAN host fact-checks GOP lawmaker who thinks Pete Hegseth doesn’t know who’s accusing him of rape
C-SPAN host Mimi Geerges was forced to correct Republican Rep. Rich McCormick on Wednesday when he insisted that Pete Hegseth does not know the identity of the woman accusing him of sexual assault, only for the Georgia lawmaker to double down on his false claim.
McCormick, who was on Washington Journal to primarily talk about his heated clash with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, was asked about the embattled Hegseth’s efforts to rally support for his nomination as secretary of defense amid a slew of accusations over sexual misconduct and excessive drinking.
Justin Baragona11 December 2024 23:00
Incoming FBI director Kash Patel responds to Wray resignation
When asked to respond to FBI Director Christopher Wray stepping down from his position, incoming director Kash Patel said he was “looking forward” to a smooth transition and will be prepared to take over.
Ariana Baio11 December 2024 22:30
No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney
John Swinney and Donald Trump did not discuss the US president-elect’s “policy agenda” during a call, the First Minister has said.
Mr Swinney spoke to the soon-to-be 47th president on Tuesday, with Mr Trump speaking of his admiration for Scotland, but discussions did not include a potential visit to Bute House when the Republican next comes to Scotland – expected to be some time next year.
Craig Paton11 December 2024 22:00
Read Merrick Garland’s statement on Christopher Wray’s departure in full
Chris Wray has served our country honorably and with integrity for decades, including for seven years as the Director of the FBI under presidents of both parties.
In a heightened threat environment, Director Wray has worked tirelessly to protect the American people and to lead an agency of 38,000 dedicated public servants, many of whom put their lives on the line every day to serve their communities.
Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.
He has led the FBI’s efforts to aggressively confront the broad range of threats facing our country — from nation-state adversaries and foreign and domestic terrorism to violent crime, cybercrime, and financial crime.
There are few leadership positions more central to keeping the American people safe than the Director of the FBI.
The Director of the FBI is responsible for leading employees located across the country and around the world who dedicate themselves each day to disrupting complex plots and preventing horrific tragedies before they can occur.
The Director of the FBI is responsible for leading the federal law enforcement agency that serves as the connective tissue among the intelligence community, state and local law enforcement agencies across the country, and our international law enforcement partners.
And the Director of the FBI is responsible for protecting the independence of the FBI from inappropriate influence in its criminal investigations. That independence is central to preserving the rule of law and to protecting the freedoms we as Americans hold dear.
Director Wray has done that job with integrity and skill. He has my gratitude, the gratitude of the FBI agents and employees whose respect and admiration he has earned, and the gratitude of the American people.
Attorney General Merrick Garland
Gustaf Kilander11 December 2024 21:30
