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A friend and financial backer of Donald J. Trump’s, Ms. McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration during his first term, remained close to him during the campaign.

In a country that fetes its military elites like celebrities, Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok was rarely seen in public. Until he was chosen to lead Pyongyang’s troops sent to aid Russia.

President-elect Donald J. Trump joined Elon Musk, as his company’s prototype moon and Mars rocket carried out a sixth test flight that showed a mix of progress and setbacks.

Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary  CNN Trump taps transition co-chair Linda McMahon to be education secretary  The Washington Post Trump Live Updates: Latest News on Cabinet Picks and Matt Gaetz  The New York Times Trump to nominate professional

Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary  CNN

McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools. (Image credit: Matt Rourke)

Media baron Jimmy Lai, who protested for democracy, faces possible life sentence.

Marc Rowan emerges as a top contender to be Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary  Financial Times

Trump ignores transition rules. It’s a ‘hostile takeover,’ ally says.  The Washington Post

What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary  The Associated Press