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Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat jolts Latin America, long accustomed to US neglect

Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat jolts Latin America, long accustomed to US neglect

MIAMI (AP) — Growing up in Miami among Cuban exiles who fled Fidel Castro's revolution, Sen. Marco Rubio developed a deep hatred of communism.
Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's vision for education revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “ wokeness ” and “left-wing indoctrination.” The president-elect wants to keep transgender athletes out of girls’ sports.
As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. With Sen.
Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a resounding election victory , delivering what President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans call a “mandate” to govern , an uneasy political question is emerging: Will there be any room for dissent in the U.S.
Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Lima, Peru, where he will attend the APEC summit before heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20. Both summits aim to improve the multilateral institutions that have drawn skepticism from U.
Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump met Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei , the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week's election.
What to know North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, tapped by Trump to run the Interior Department

What to know North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, tapped by Trump to run the Interior Department

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department.
Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Latest: Trump selects anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

The Latest: Trump selects anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (AP) — Donald Trump met Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei , the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week's election.