News Alerts of the hour – President Donald Trump

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• President Donald Trump reacts to critics saying Elon Musk is in charge – YouTube YouTube President-elect Donald President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest Phoenix, Arizona, and responded to criticism that the world's .
• President Donald Trump addresses Elon Musk's influence in Phoenix speech – YouTube YouTube President-elect President Donald Trump spoke in Phoenix on Sunday.
• President Donald Trump tapping several who served in first administration for National Security Council roles CBS News Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to .
• President Donald Trump Threatens to Take Control of Panama Canal, Greenland – WSJ WSJ The president-elect's provocative comments about the canal draw an angry rebuke from Panama's president.
• President Donald Trump signals plans to use all levers of power against the media – The Washington Post The Washington Post Press freedom advocates say they fear that the second President Donald Trump administration will ramp up pressure on journalists, in keeping with the .