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US President-elect Donald Trump has named Indian-American Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI. Known for his loyalty to Trump and a controversial career, Patel pledges to reform the FBI, combat crime, and pursue accountability within the government and media. Patels appointment has sparked debate, highlighting Trump's focus on installing allies in key positions. The announcement signals significant shifts in US law enforcement under the incoming administration.
Donald Trump will appoint Brendan Carr as the chairman of the federal communications commission. Carr is currently the leading republican commissioner at the FCC. The FCC manages interstate and international communications. Carr supported Elon Musk's initiatives to secure broadband internet service subsidies. He opposed NBC's decision to feature Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday Night Live.
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) tasked with streamlining government operations. While outsiders traditionally have limited government roles, Musk's appointment raises legal and ethical questions due to his business interests. Experts debate the extent of Musk's potential influence and the implications for government transparency and accountability.