Trump’s early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda

Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners to lead departments that will shape US policy on immigration, defense and more

Donald Trump may have won a second term in the White House just last week, but his recent administration appointments have already heightened fears among some who believe his return to the White House will lead to an extremist agenda.

On immigration, Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners: Stephen Miller will serve as deputy chief of staff for policy and Department of Homeland Security adviser; Tom Homan as “border czar”, and Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor, will lead the Department of Homeland Security.

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Trump picks Huckabee as Israel envoy and Fox News host as defense secretary

Pete Hegseth tapped for key role and Kristi Noem for homeland security amid flurry of nominations

Donald Trump has chosen the former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as the next US ambassador to Israel and a Fox News host to be his new defense secretary.

Huckabee has a track record of hardline, occasionally provocative, pro-Israel rhetoric and previously said Israel has a rightful claim to the West Bank, which he refers to by its Hebrew and biblical name of Judea and Samaria.

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Chick-fil-A faces rightwing backlash after cutting ties to Christian groups

Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee condemn restaurant chain that also donated to civil rights group Southern Poverty Law Center

Leading US conservatives have turned on the fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A after the company decided to cut its ties to two Christian groups that have long opposed same-sex marriage.

To compound rightwingers’ fury, it has also emerged via tax filings that Chick-fil-A donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a civil rights advocacy organization, in 2017. The SPLC has a lengthy record of supporting LGBTQ+ and abortion rights.

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Sarah Sanders makes guest appearance at Harvest Festival

WEBVTT The night featured many of Iowa's Republican delegation - Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, and Representative David Young. But the star of the show, fittingly wearing red, was White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, posing with Iowans and getting in on the fu She g right down to business when she took the stage, calling out Hubbell.

Mike Huckabee Got Dragged for a Tweet About the Age of Taylor Swift’s Fans

After the singer uploaded a now-viral on Sunday, October 7, in which she clarified her politics and said she would not be voting for Republican Tennessee Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn in the midterm elections, Huckabee responded with a tweet dismissing the impact of her statement. "So @taylorswift13 has every right to be political but it won't impact election unless we allow 13 yr old girls to vote," he wrote on Monday morning.

A Red Wall to Tame the Blue Wave

How did this man get elected? Why do you still support him? How can you condone his rude tweets and personal attacks? How can you call yourself a Christian and support this lying, immoral man? These are just some of the questions Trump supporters are asked as the left does everything it can to resist, derail, and impeach President Trump. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee brings some perspective, "Even if the best surgeon has a bad bedside manner, you still want him doing your surgery!" Trump is irreverent.

Trump is reportedly upset about old video footage showing him…

President Donald Trump has reportedly been fixated on unflattering news reports about his response to Hurricane Maria, which slammed Puerto Rico in September 2017. Trump has particularly been irritated by video footage of him throwing rolls of paper towels to a crowd of relief workers on the island, according to The Washington Post.

Huckabee: US Meddles in Elections Just as Russia Does

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Thursday morning the United States is not as "pure" as Americans think it is because the government meddles in other countries' elections just as Russia did in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Huckabee appeared on "Fox and Friends" and acknowledged that Russia stuck its nose in America's business during the previous presidential campaign.

Gov. Mike Huckabee Drops a MOAB on Hillary Clinton After She Questions Trump’s Loyalty to US

As TGP's Kristinn Taylor reported , sore loser Hillary Clinton still cannot get over being defeated by Donald Trump for the presidency nearly two years ago now. Sunday night, on the eve of President Trump's summit in Finland with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Clinton trolled Trump on Twitter, questioning his loyalty to the Unites States.

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FIGHT NIGHT: Trump blasts 'low-life' late-night hosts Fallon and Kimmel after slapping around 'a guy I've never liked too much' Mark Sanford at a South Carolina rally, then praises Melania's 'great style' Now Hillary compares Trump to Turkey's Erdogan in speech at Oxford University - and launches ANOTHER attack on the electoral college Fox News suspends former Trump campaign staffer for saying black panelist was out of his 'cotton-picking mind' live on air Virginia mother shoots armed man, 24, who flew from New Zealand and tried to break into her home because her 14-year-old daughter stopped speaking to him online Trump tells 'extraordinarily low IQ' Maxine Waters 'be careful what you wish for Max' after she calls for the public to 'absolutely harass' White House officials Sarah Sanders blasts Maxine Waters for 'unacceptable' threats after liberal congresswoman says Trump backers should ... (more)

Reddit users mock holidaymaker’s Friska breakfast from Luton Airport

FIGHT NIGHT: Trump blasts 'low-life' late-night hosts Fallon and Kimmel after slapping around 'a guy I've never liked too much' Mark Sanford at a South Carolina rally, then praises Melania's 'great style' Now Hillary compares Trump to Turkey's Erdogan in speech at Oxford University - and launches ANOTHER attack on the electoral college Fox News suspends former Trump campaign staffer for saying black panelist was out of his 'cotton-picking mind' live on air Virginia mother shoots armed man, 24, who flew from New Zealand and tried to break into her home because her 14-year-old daughter stopped speaking to him online Trump tells 'extraordinarily low IQ' Maxine Waters 'be careful what you wish for Max' after she calls for the public to 'absolutely harass' White House officials Sarah Sanders blasts Maxine Waters for 'unacceptable' threats after liberal congresswoman says Trump backers should ... (more)

‘Nancy Pelosi introduces her campaign committee for the take back of the House,’ the tweet said.

Former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was criticized on Twitter Saturday after tweeting a photo of five tatooed Hispanic men using what appears to be MS-13 gang hand signals. MS-13, a gang present in the United States, Mexico, Central America and Canada, mostly has members from Central America, particularly El Salvador.

Mike Huckabee criticized for ‘bigotry’ over Nancy Pelosi tweet of gang members

Former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was criticized on Twitter Saturday after tweeting a photo of five tatooed Hispanic men using what appears to be MS-13 gang hand signals. MS-13, a gang present in the United States, Mexico, Central America and Canada, mostly has members from Central America, particularly El Salvador.

Gov. Ivey owes it to voters to debate

Gov. Kay Ivey may believe she doesn't need to debate her opponents for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, but voters deserve every opportunity to be able to compare the candidates for the office. The Republicans are having a race to see who will be their party's nominee for governor come the Nov. 6 general election.

Democrats’ Schumer draws criticism with deal to end shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives at the Capitol at the start of the third day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Schumer, arguably the most powerful Democrat in Washington, is trying to keep his party together to force a spending bill that would include protections for young immigrants.