President-elect Donald Trump selected Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, where he will play a crucial role in shaping administration policies on trade, taxes, and deregulation. Hassett previously served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during Trump’s first administration and worked closely with Jared Kushner on immigration issues. Trump also appointed attorney Jamieson Greer as the U.S. Trade Representative, completing his economic team as he prepares to take office on January 20.
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Modi’s BJP Leads in Elections in Delhi Region
In an important regional election in India’s capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won over 40 seats, forming the government and defeating the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party. The A.A.P., which has governed Delhi for the past decade, faced challenges including leadership jailing and corruption accusations, while the B.J.P. focused on delivering basic services and challenging the A.A.P.’s anticorruption image. The election highlighted the cutthroat nature of Indian politics and the ongoing struggle to...
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