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Donald Trump’s attack dog Stephen Miller is tipped to become the next national security adviser. Mr Miller, the deputy chief of staff and the brain behind the administration’s immigration crackdown, is the top candidate to replace Mike Waltz, who was axed from the role on Thursday by Mr Trump. The US president announced Mr Waltz would be appointed to the role of UN ambassador following hours of media fanfare over his removal. Mr Miller’s name was floated as a possible contender shortly after Mr Trump made the announcement. A staunch loyalist to the president, he has been an aggressive defender...

President Biden’s campaign is intensely trying to quell speculation that he may drop out of the 2024 race following his lackluster debate performance last week. Most top Democrats have voiced support for Biden continuing in the race, while members of his family, including first lady Jill Biden, have declared they also want him to remain a candidate, casting doubt on the potential for replacing Biden. But if Biden were to step aside, several prominent Democrats could be waiting in the wings as possible successors. Here are the top possible Biden replacements: Kamala Harris Gavin Newsom Gretchen Whitmer Pete Buttigieg Josh...

The second term game of Obama cabinet musical chairs kicked into high gear Thursday when Attorney General Eric Holder suggested that he might leave soon. He would join Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Treasury Secretary Tim Geither and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on the exit list. Names immediately surfaced of those who might replace Holder including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has steered her department through controversial issues and come out generally unscathed. Senate sources said that she would be a good pick for Obama since she has years of experience in the area and is