Trump picks former Gingrich aide to lead Domestic Policy Council

Trump names speechwriter Vince Haley as Domestic Policy Council chief

President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that Vince Haley, his campaign speechwriter, will be the next chief of the Domestic Policy Council (DPC). “As Director of the Domestic Policy ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA

The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.

Former White House aide: Cabinet picks show Trump's 'drunk on power'

Sarah Matthews, a former spokesperson for President-elect Trump, said his recent Cabinet picks stem from him being “drunk on power.” In an MSNBC appearance Friday afternoon, Matthews said the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA

Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council

Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council

The appointment came as Donald Trump renewed his vow to raise tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

5 things to know about former NFL star Scott Turner, Trump's pick to lead HUD

President-elect Trump announced his nomination of former NFL star Scott Turner for Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday. “I am pleased to nominate Scott Turner, ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from jail

Bannon says his time in prison "not only didn’t break me, it empowered me".

Gingrich applauds Hegseth pick: Pentagon needs ‘complete overhaul’

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Pa.) credited President-elect Trump for reshaping the government with unexpected cabinet picks during an episode of “Cats Roundtable” on WABC 770 AM that aired ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Mike Rogers is not under consideration to lead FBI, top Trump aide says

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Trump picks former Georgia congressman for VA secretary

President-elect Trump has announced former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve, as his pick for the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. A lawyer by trade and a member of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday selected former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency in his administration.

Trump selects former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon to lead CDC

President-elect Donald Trump tapped former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon (R) to serve as the director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during his upcoming administration. "I am ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump Chooses Dr. David Weldon, a Former Congressman, to Lead the C.D.C.

In selecting a doctor who is skeptical of vaccine safety, the president-elect is emphasizing his commitment to reforming the role of federal health agencies in radical ways.

Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump's defense secretary pick once slammed him for 'shallowness' on foreign policy

Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016.

Trump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy

The former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.

What Donald Trump’s Team Picks Say About His Foreign Policy

The world has changed since Donald J. Trump’s last term as president. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, describes what Mr. Trump’s choices so far say about his foreign ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Trump's Latin America policy to likely focus on controlling migration, former ambassador says

Trump adviser Carlos Trujillo said that the incoming administration will likely have to expand its focus beyond Mexico and the Northern Triangle to stem migration.

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 ...

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 - November 12

Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C.

Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump picks Brooke Rollins to lead Department of Agriculture

Choice of president of America First Policy Institute completes top cabinet picks for president-elect. Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Breaking down Trump's picks to lead health agencies

President-elect Donald Trump is rounding out his Cabinet with several choices to lead the nation's top health agencies. Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control ...

White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden accused of repeated Hatch Act violations

White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden has been accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal government employees from engaging in campaign activity in their ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Trump picks Rep. Waltz, a former Green Beret, as national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, multiple sources told ABC News.

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel

President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate former Arkansas Gov.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump Picks Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor, for Ambassador to Israel

If confirmed, Mr. Huckabee, a former pastor who has never served as an overseas diplomat, would play a crucial role in helping Mr. Trump try to end the war in Gaza.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief

Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Donald Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence.

Trump picks former House Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he will nominate Tulsi Gabbard, a former House Democrat who became a high-profile Trump supporter, to be director of national intelligence.

Trump picks former Rep. Doug Collins for veterans affairs secretary

President-elect Donald Trump said that he will nominate Doug Collins, a former Georgia lawmaker, to lead the Department of Veteran Affairs in his administration.

Politics - NBC News - November 15

Trump's former CDC Director Redfield defends RFK Jr. pick

Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the first Trump administration, gave a vote of confidence to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as potential head ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretary

Billionaire and former Senate candidate served in president-elect’s cabinet in first administration. Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been named as the ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles

Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.

Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general

President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

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