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Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picksTop stories - NBC News - 17 hours ago -
Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts
Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Activists sound alarm at COP29 in Azerbaijan
Delegates from nations across the world are in Azerbaijan for the COP29 climate summit as data shows the highest greenhouse gas emissions ever recorded occurred in 2023. CBS News national ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Interactive: pick the pathways for Harris and Trump to the presidency
The FT tracks polling in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Interactive: pick the pathways for Harris and Trump to the presidency
The FT tracks polling in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump praised Rep. Elise Stefanik, a longtime House ally, as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick to lead the EPA?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 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 - 2 days ago -
Trump’s House GOP picks have Republicans worried
House Republican leaders facing another razor-thin majority in the upcoming Congress are hoping President-elect Trump will not tap any more House GOP members for positions in his administration. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump picks Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday he will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) to serve as ambassador to Israel, a major diplomatic role that will take on added importance amid ...Politics - The Hill - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 days ago -
John Ratcliffe chosen as Trump’s pick to lead CIA
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate John Ratcliffe, his former head of national intelligence, to lead the CIA. Ratcliffe, a former Texas representative, was critical of ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump picks Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary
Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary
Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 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 - Yesterday -
Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks
Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Trump announces Rubio as pick for secretary of State
President-elect Trump made official his choice to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of State on Wednesday, slotting his former rival into his administration's top diplomatic role. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump Picks Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence
Ms. Gabbard, a former congresswoman who left the Democratic Party, would hold a top job in the administration, overseeing 18 spy agencies.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Marco Rubio Is Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State
The president-elect said Senator Rubio would be “a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general
President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Evening Report — Trump roils Washington with Gaetz pick
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump returns to DC, taps Gaetz for AG President-elect Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday for the first time since winning a second term, as ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks show that he prizes loyalty over experience and is fueled by retribution.Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago