Betsy DeVos

Erik Prince’s mercenaries are bombing Libya

On Jan. 11, 2017, Intelligence Online — a professional journal covering the world’s intelligence services — revealed that the pilots of Air Tractor attack planes flying from Al Khadim air base in Libya are private contractors working for Erik Prince, the founder of the company formerly known as Blackwater.

 

Trump picks women for UN post and education secretary

Donald Trump began to broaden the base of his future cabinet on Nov. 23, nominating two conservative women including a critic, after his earlier picks rewarded campaign loyalists.

Trump's nomination of South Carolina's 44-year-old governor, Nikki Haley, as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will be seen as a sign he is ready to forgive some foes to raise a bigger tent.

Trump hosts potential cabinet contenders at NJ golf club

President-elect Donald Trump is welcoming a parade of officials at the white-pillared clubhouse of his New Jersey golf club this weekend as he weighs who will be in line for roles in the new administration.
Trump's schedule on Nov. 20 in Bedminster included New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.