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Nov 2024
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Trump's top team takes place - the inter...

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As Donald Trump starts naming his cabinet nominees the world watches on and tries to figure out what each means for them. Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran, China and NATO in particular know their appointments will have an impact on their futures. Having also won a majority in the House of Representatives, Trump's Republicans can likely plan for all their policies to come to fruition. David Charter, the Times' US assistant editor, is today's guest, looking at what lies in store.


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