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NSC waltzout, Rubio takes double duty
president Donald Trump After Waltz was expelled from the National Security Council office on Thursday, he tapped former national security adviser Mike Waltz for the UN ambassador.
“We are delighted to announce that we will nominate Mike Waltz as the next U.S. ambassador for the United Nations,” Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday.
“From the days of uniformed on the battlefield, in Congress and as my national security adviser, Mike Waltz worked hard to put our nation's interests first. He knows he will do the same in his new role. As a national security adviser, Secretary Marco Rubio will continue to have strong leadership in the national sector, while we will make America safe for you.read more
National Security Advisors Mike Waltz and President Donald Trump (Reuters)
White House
Strong position: Hamas hostage parents urge Trump to “be tough with enemies and friends” as Israel continues its military operations in Gaza
“Dei strangle”: The White House vows to implement a “system of merit” in the US and dismantles “strawls”
“Signal Gate”: Dem says Trump “firing the wrong man” just as Waltz was kicked out as a national security adviser
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of Defense meet President Donald Trump (not pictured) and French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, DC on February 24, 2025. (Reuters/Brian Snyder)
“Restore religion”: Trump jokes that his administrator will “forget” the separation between the church and the nation
Leader of Faith: Trump's executive order sets up Presidential Religious Freedom Committee
The world stage
“Your Destiny”: CIA Video aims to change Chinese officials and “steal secrets”
Changing responsibility: China has condemned the origins of Covid-19, “turning deaf ears into many questions about its actions.”
“Sway”: Israel cancels Independence Day celebrations as wildfires infuriate the country
Firefighters will fight wildfires in central Israel on April 30, 2025. (yoav dudkevitch/tps-il)
Capitol Hill
On-the-go: Truck Veterinarians reverberate against illegal immigrant drivers as the actual ID deadline is approaching
Tax Time: Republicans discuss “big abortion” rebates, such as planned parent-child relationships in Trump's agenda bill
Reporter's Notebook: Standing with Trump's “big and beautiful bill.”
President Donald Trump helped House Republicans patrol the budget bill (Getty Images)
All over the US
Freedom of education: School choice supporters protest against exclusion of the Religious Charter in Supreme Court lawsuits
Blessings under fire: Former Air Force major who refused to mandate the Biden vaccine has spoken out and praised Hegus
Hunter retreats: Hunter Biden has stopped litigation against the IRS, whistleblower says “I show you everything you need to know.”
“A powerful metaphor”: Harris draws social media light corn for an aside about elephants during earthquakes
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris will give a keynote speech on April 30, 2025 during the 20th anniversary gala at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
“Mission-oriented focus”: HUD Secretary Scott Turner Lays out agency victory over the first 100 days and Shares the next 100 priorities
History of violence: Colombian student activist interviewed by the FBI for saying “I like killing Jews”: Court documents
“Resident Alien”: Doge says it introduces DOJ to potential voter fraud cases
War Mode: Hegseth Orders to wipe out the overhaul and integration of the Army aimed at countering the capabilities of China and the Golden Dome
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