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McConnell may play key role on Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will be under the microscope when it comes to President-elect Trump’s most contentious Cabinet nominees, with senators watching closely to see if he ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
What Trump's strategy may be with controversial Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's early Cabinet picks, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have come with controversy and criticism. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
GOP conservatives want Trump to play role in picking McConnell successor
Some Republican senators want former President Trump to play an influential role in electing the next Senate Republican leader, hoping for a dramatic change in leadership style after Sen. Mitch ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trump’s second term Cabinet: Here’s who may fill key roles
President-elect Trump’s transition team has already started vetting potential candidates to serve in key administration posts once he takes office for a second time in January. The process is ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy
The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
The Memo: Trump spoils for a fight with controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is spoiling for a fight as he chooses the members of his incoming administration. Provocative picks from Trump keep coming. The four most prominent so far are former Rep. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Wisconsin plays a key role in Harris' outreach to Trump-skeptical Republicans
Kamala Harris has been stacking up Republican endorsements in Wisconsin as she seeks to make inroads with voters skeptical of Donald Trump.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
How Latino support played a key role in Trump's election victory
Donald Trump received 45% of the Latino vote, which is an 11% increase from 2020. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez explores how this helped seal his win.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Trump’s cabinet picks: key players in the president-elect’s administration
The US political establishment has been shocked by some of the candidates, who still have to be confirmed by the SenateBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
The Big Names Angling for Roles in Trump’s Cabinet
Lobbyists are trying to connect executives with the Trump transition team, and some familiar names are in the mix for top jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles
President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence directorBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picksTop stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
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McConnell said he hopes Trump will 'pay a price' for Jan. 6 role, new book reveals
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in an interview last year that he hopes former President Trump will “pay a price” for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
How will Democrats handle Trump's Cabinet picks?
What do Donald Trump's moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join "America Decides" to discuss.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Late Night Weighs In on Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Jimmy Kimmel called President-elect Trump’s choices thus far “a real cast of no character.”Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China
Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on BeijingBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Pence 'very encouraged' by Trump's initial cabinet picks
Former Vice President Pence said on Tuesday that he is "very encouraged" by President-elect Trump's initial cabinet picks for his next administration. "I am very encouraged by the early ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
What to know about Trump's latest Cabinet picks
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Bob Costa explains what to know about President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for his Cabinet and other administration roles.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
National security implications of Trump's Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key Cabinet roles have raised some eyebrows in Washington, D.C. While Trump is elevating some of his most passionate supporters for key roles in his ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
'SNL' skewers Trump's picks for Cabinet positions
“Saturday Night Live” cast members returned to biting satire after hedging their bets last week by asserting allegiance to President-elect Donald Trump.Top stories - NBC News - 13 hours ago -
Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration
President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.Top stories - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
How immigration played a role in the election and what to expect in Trump's presidency
Immigration was a major theme of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign, where he pledged a mass deportation. Polls show he still won many votes from Latino Americans.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
From Barron to Kai: a who’s who of Trump’s family - and the roles they could play
After some big roles in Donald Trump’s last administration, here are those likely to feature this time round. Donald is not the only Trump back in the picture after his election win.. On Tuesday ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
How Trump’s picks to his cabinet could determine the direction of his presidency
President-elect Trump begins naming individuals to fill key administration cabinet roles. NBC News correspondents Garrett Haake, Julia Ainsley and Ken Dilanian explain latest Trump’s transition ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the next Senate Republican leader to allow "recess appointments." This would allow the White House to temporarily bypass confirmation votes for high-level ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Trump's Cabinet picks and flights hit by gunfire in Haiti: Morning Rundown
Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, Stephen Miller, Mike Waltz, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Arizona senate results, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, American AirlinesTop stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Trump Cabinet picks: Here’s who’s on the list to carry out his agenda
President-elect Trump is assembling his Cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House before taking office in January. Trump must nominate leaders for 15 government agencies and ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency
Also in today’s newsletter, Klarna files for US IPO and potential ‘white knight’ bidder emerges for Seven & iWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Which of Trump's Cabinet picks could face most trouble getting confirmed?
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have generated controversy. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines who could face the most trouble in the confirmation process.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
What goes into the Senate confirmation process for Trump's cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a number of nominees to fill out his cabinet, but there's still a Senate confirmation process before those nominees are able to take their posts. Stephen ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago