Trump's popular vote total drops below 50 percent as he confirms plan to use military for mass deportations: Live

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74% : The Washington Post reported Monahan accepted an invitation from Trump to play golf last Friday at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
68% : "Trump said he met with the two at 8am on Friday morning at Mar-a-Lago and that it was "extremely cordial"."Many things were discussed, and I very much appreciated the fact that they wanted to have open communication," he said.
63% : Even Matt Gaetz's dad was surprised Trump picked him for attorney generalMSNBC's 'Morning Joe' hosts traveled to Florida to meet with Trump'Morning Joe' hosts traveled to meet with Trump and 'restart communications'LA Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Detroit Lions defenders Malcolm Rodriguez and Za'Darius Smith and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley were all doing the president-elect's signature move at the weekend.
62% : Haitian families are fleeing Springfield before Trump returns to White HouseWatch: State Dept will ensure successful transition to Secretary-designate Rubio19:17 , Oliver O'ConnellWho does Elon Musk want Trump to pick as Treasury secretary?Elon Musk, the Twitter/X/Tesla/SpaceX CEO and top Trump booster, has been increasingly hanging around Mar-a-Lago and the president-elect himself in the days since Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.
62% : Don Jr hints about 'backup plans' if controversial picks don't get confirmedDon Jr hints Trump has 'backup plans' if controversial picks don't get confirmedWatch: Morning Joe hosts reveal they went to Mar-a-Lago to 'restart communications' with Trump16:10 , Oliver O'ConnellTrump feels 'obligation' to Americans to work with press, even those who treat him badly15:50 , Oliver O'ConnellIn an interview with Fox News Digital this morning, Donald Trump said that it is "vital" to have a "free, fair and open media" and that he feels he has "an obligation" to the American people to work with the press -- even those who had treated him "badly beyond comprehension".
61% : Elon Musk's bromance with Trump is starting to irritate MAGAworldTrump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch tomorrowThe Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville and Boca Chica, Texas area for a VIP visit that coincides with the SpaceX launch window for a test of its massive Starship rocket from its launch facility on the Gulf of Mexico.
56% : Nevertheless, as he continues to build his administration, Trump announced his latest nomination -- "Warrior for Free Speech" Brendan Carr, who will be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the body that regulates US media.
53% : "Speaker Johnson denies consulting with Trump on Matt Gaetz ethics reportJohnson appeared across the DC news circuit on Sunday as he continues to ride the waves propelling his ascent in MAGAworld; his interviews with two networks came just hours after the GOP House leader was seen alongside Donald Trumpat the UFC championship at Madison Square Garden.
52% : Sunny Hostin accuses Morning Joe hosts of 'kissing the ring' after Trump meetingACLU sues ICE for records on how air operations may expand for Trump's deportation plans22:09 , Oliver O'ConnellThe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to obtain records revealing how ICE Air Operations -- the network of for-profit, commercial, and privately chartered deportation flights run by ICE -- could be expanded to carry out a mass deportation and detention program.
48% : Polls show growing support for mass deportation as Trump threatens to use military20% of Americans are now getting their news from influencers on X17:20 , APAbout one in five Americans - and a virtually identical share of Republicans and Democrats - regularly get their news from digital influencers who are more likely to be found on the social media platform X, according to a report released Monday by the Pew Research Center.
45% : Flights chartered by ICE are also used to transport people between ICE detention facilities across the country.
45% : Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Jr accuse Biden of trying to start WWIIITrump to interview treasury secretary candidates at Mar-a-Lago13:30 , Joe SommerladThe Republican has yet to announce his choice for treasury secretary and two new candidates for the position will reportedly be interviewed at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Monday: former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh and Wall Street billionaire Marc Rowan.
42% : That Trump moved swiftly to staff his foreign policy and national security team with China hawks is an indication that relations between the two superpowers will deteriorate further, writes Shweta Sharma.
41% : Trump has yet to announce his choice for treasury secretary but two new candidates will reportedly be interviewed at Mar-a-Lago today: former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh and Wall Street billionaire Marc Rowan.
40% : Even Matt Gaetz's dad was surprised Trump picked him for attorney general15:00 , Joe SommerladA number of the president-elect's nominations to his new cabinet have raised eyebrows among political observers, but none more so than Matt Gaetz, who has been tapped to become America's next attorney general.
40% : Trump throws two more names into ring for treasury secretaryDonald Trump has announced his latest cabinet pick, nominating Brendan Carr to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the body charged with regulating the US media.
35% : Despite what he says, Trump actually has a very small mandateBefore Trump returns to White House, Haitian families are fleeing SpringfieldAround 200,000 Haitian immigrants legally live and work in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) - granting them immunity from deportation for a limited time because of emergency conditions in their home nation.
31% : As Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, the former vice presidential nominee and governor of Alaska has been busy posting a series of screenshots from her supporters expressing their frustration that she hadn't been chosen for a cabinet role -- perhaps signaling that she shares that frustration.
31% : "Scarborough and Brzezinski had been highly critical of Trump leading up to the election, but the pair recently revealed they met with the president-elect on Friday for the first time in seven years to "restart communications.
31% : Kremlin responds after Biden approves Ukraine's use of long-range missiles in RussiaAs Trump threatens to use military, polls show growing support for mass deportation17:40 , Oliver O'ConnellDonald Trump has confirmed the military could be used to carry out mass deportations, just as a new review of polling revealed growing support for his approach to tackling illegal immigration.
22% : Mike Johnson denies consulting with Trump on Matt Gaetz ethics reportTrump claims he has an 'unprecedented' mandate.
21% : Trump joked about a third term in 2028.
20% : Sarah Palin's appears miffed Trump isn't nominating her for a cabinet spotCourt cancels oral arguments in Trump's Fani Willis disqualification appeal22:35 , Oliver O'ConnellThe Georgia Court of Appeals has canceled the December 5 oral argument it previously scheduled to hear Donald Trump's appeal seeking to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who charged him in the sprawling 2020 election interference case.
18% : In a statement, the president-elect praised Gaetz, 42, who has frequently defended Trump and criticized the various criminal and congressional probes against the Republican.
16% : 60 Minutes sparks right-wing backlash over brutal takedown of Trump's cabinet picksRFK Jr dines on McDonald's with Trump as ex-health sec warns role is 'life or death'14:10 , Joe SommerladThe president-elect's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was pictured looking slightly awkward in the company of Don Jr, Elon Musk and Mike Johnson over the weekend as the group posed with boxes of McDonald's junk food aboard the Republican's private plane.
10% : "On the House Judiciary Committee, which performs oversight of DOJ, Matt played a key role in defeating the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, and exposing alarming and systemic Government Corruption and Weaponization," Trump wrote on Wednesday, calling Gaetz a "Champion for the Constitution and the Rule of Law.

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