Trump’s eldest son emerges as key voice influencing cabinet picks

Trump’s eldest son emerges as key voice influencing cabinet picks – report

President-elect has become particularly reliant on Donald Jr for advice, sources tell Reuters. Donald Trump Jr has emerged as the family’s most influential adviser of the moment as his father ...

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Evening Report — What's next for Trump's Cabinet picks

Plus: Biden's surprise missile approval for Ukraine {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Evan Vucci Trump Cabinet picks face tough road ahead Several of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet ...

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Morning Report — Jockeying for Trump’s final Cabinet picks

In today’s issue: As President-elect Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, two factors have defined the proceedings: controversy and loyalty. From nominating Cabinet picks that will face steep hurdles in ...

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Evening Report — Where Trump's Cabinet picks stand

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/John Raoux Cabinet questions swirl after AG shakeup Former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) withdrawal from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney ...

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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 Senate

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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 - November 17

Morning Report — Trump squeezes Senate GOP with Cabinet picks

In today’s issue: President-elect Trump wants Washington to take him seriously — and literally. After promising voters he would rewire U.S. governance, he’s putting his political heft to the test ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

12:30 Report — Trump's controversial Cabinet picks face uphill battle

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Evening Report — First Trump Cabinet pick goes down

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite First Trump pick sinks. Will there be a second? Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew from consideration to be attorney general on ...

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5 takeaways from Trump's emerging Cabinet

President-elect Trump has made quick work of pulling together a Cabinet and group of senior aides for his incoming administration, roiling Washington with some of his more controversial picks in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Latest news on Trump's picks after Gaetz withdraws, Hegseth police report emerges

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, has withdrawn from consideration as the findings of a House ethics report on his conduct loomed before his ...

Who's in mix for key open Trump Cabinet spot

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Treasury pick in limbo A final decision in President-elect Trump's hunt ...

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Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

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Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks

Trump makes more Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump continued announcing planned Cabinet nominations Friday night. Most of his selections for key positions have more support than opposition, CBS News polling has found. ...

The Trump Insiders Who Have Outsize Influence as He Chooses His Cabinet

Aides like Susie Wiles and advisers like Elon Musk are weighing in as the president-elect shapes his new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

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

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 - November 12

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 Beijing

Business - Financial Times - November 12

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 - November 12

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.

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 - November 14

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 - November 16

'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.

Lawmakers question confirmability of some Trump Cabinet picks

Controversy is growing over some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. Lawmakers are pressuring the House Ethics Committee to release a report into Trump's pick for attorney general, ...

Vance to meet with Trump's Cabinet picks and Republican lawmakers

Vice President-elect JD Vance will bring some of Trump's Cabinet picks to Capitol Hill this week in an apparent effort to shore up support among his colleagues. Politico congressional reporter ...

Breaking down Trump's latest Cabinet picks

John Dickerson takes a look at what some of President-elect Donald Trump's most recent picks for Cabinet and administration positions could mean for the country.

Trump Cabinet heavy on picks with television backgrounds

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to make the final picks for his Cabinet by Thanksgiving. So far, loyalty and television presence have seemed to be the biggest influences on Trump's ...

Who will Trump pick for 4 remaining Cabinet positions?

President-elect Donald Trump has not yet mentioned potential picks for four Cabinet positions for his second term in the White House. This comes as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz visits Capitol ...

Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration

President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.

Rove: Trump will pay a price for Cabinet pick 'chaos'

Republican strategist Karl Rove said President-elect Trump will pay a price over the “chaos” he’s caused by picking controversial Cabinet members. In a Wednesday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, ...

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Carville: Trump Cabinet picks 'shouldn't surprise anyone'

"Trump said he was gonna do this," Carville said Thursday on NewsNation's "CUOMO."

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