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.

Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

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 - Yesterday

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 ...

Two Trump cabinet choices in jeopardy over sexual misconduct allegations

Uncertainty surrounds nominations of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary and Matt Gaetz as attorney general. The confirmation prospects of two of Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet choices ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

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.

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 - 19 hours ago

Former defense secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.

Top prosecutor at U.N.'s highest court denies sexual misconduct claims

As ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought charges against Hamas leaders and Israeli PM Netanyahu, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

ICC prosecutor allegedly tried to suppress sexual misconduct claims against him

Exclusive: Karim Khan denies claims he repeatedly urged alleged victim to disavow allegations against him. The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court allegedly responded to a formal ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

ICC prosecutor to face external investigation into sexual misconduct claims

Allegations against Karim Khan to be examined by outside body ‘to ensure fully independent, impartial and fair process’. The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court will face an ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump’s nominees heading for thorny confirmation process

Controversial picks such as Matt Gaetz and Robert F Kennedy Jr will face hurdles even in a Republican-controlled Senate

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Trump's cabinet takes shape

Donald Trump makes his first appointments

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Sexual misconduct allegations against Donald Trump – a timeline

A list of the accusations made against Donald Trump between the 1980s and 2013, all of which he has denied. A former model has accused Donald Trump of groping and sexually touching her in 1993, ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

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World - Financial Times - November 7

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area

Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks

Harris, Trump favorability ratings among lowest for nominees since 1956: Gallup

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have secured some of the worst favorability ratings for presidential nominees since 1956, a new survey found. Gallup has measured favorability of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Howard Lutnick Is Scouting Trump’s Nominees. Some Will Oversee His Interests.

Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the president-elect’s transition team and a Wall Street financier, is leading the search for appointees while still running his businesses.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees

Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS

The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.

Kristi Noem Is Emerging as Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Secretary

Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, is a loyalist who has vocally supported Donald J. Trump’s pledges regarding undocumented immigrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?

The president-elect proposed an archaic method to install people such as RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz – here’s what to know. Several Republican senators expressed shock on Wednesday when Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Trump and Harris Battle for Pennsylvania

Also, remembering Quincy Jones. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Harrods in talks with 250 people over Fayed sexual misconduct compensation

Store says it has already settled a number of claims by women against former owner since 2023. Harrods has said more than 250 people are part of its process to settle compensation claims over ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

ICC chief prosecutor facing staff calls for external inquiry into sexual misconduct claims

Karim Khan is subject of allegations about his conduct towards a woman who previously reported directly to him. The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court in The Hague is facing calls ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Jamaica FA falsely claims women’s team coach was cleared of alleged sexual misconduct

Hubert Busby has returned to his former post with his employers saying he was cleared of allegations against him. That does not appear to be the case. The Jamaican Football Federation has ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened

This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

The Week: Trump victory and a new shadow cabinet

Adam, Chris, Alex and Nick take a look at the week’s political news.

Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump Starts Building His Cabinet

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World - The New York Times - 4 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.

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 - 3 days ago

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