What Pam Bondi, Trump's new AG pick, has said about investigating DOJ prosecutors

Trump's legal allies set the stage for DOJ investigations of adversaries

Mark Paoletta, an Attorney General candidate, backed Trump's power to order DOJ prosecutions. Mike Davis called for criminal investigations of Special Counsel Jack Smith and N.Y. Attorney General ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Trump’s DOJ investigators ‘should be fired immediately,’ says GOP Sen. Schmitt

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) says there should be “accountability” for Justice Department officials involved in Donald Trump’s investigations, as Pam ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Schmitt: Trump should fire DOJ staff who investigated his cases

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) said Sunday he thinks President-elect Trump should fire the Department of Justice (DOJ) staff who investigated his legal cases. Schmitt joined NBC’s “Meet the Press,” ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What we’re watching: Bondi pick means more scrutiny on Hegseth

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

What to know about the Matt Gaetz investigation

Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.

What to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for U.N. Ambassador

Ms. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, undertook a dramatic transformation that brought her to the center of Donald J. Trump’s orbit.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0

The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

What to know about President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, was named as Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services. The controversial choice reignited debates over his positions on vaccines ...

What to know about Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department

President-elect Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) to lead the Interior Department, which manages the nation’s public lands and waters. Here are six things to know about him: He’ll ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

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

What Trump's Cabinet picks reveal about his governing priorities

With a little more than two months until Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump is moving at a rapid pace naming who he wants in his administration, and many of the choices have ...

What to know about Trump's team picks as Hegseth allegations take focus

President-elect Donald Trump is standing by his team picks as he prepares for a second term in the White House. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down how Trump is handling critiques over his choice ...

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary

Tech - ABC News - November 19

Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor secretary pick

President-elect Trump has picked Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to serve as Labor secretary for his second stint in the White House, tapping the one-term House lawmaker who has strong support ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

What Trump’s ‘shocking’ Cabinet picks reveal about his next administration

Donald Trump’s appointments are emblematic of his presidency: unpredictable, polarizing and steeped in his outsider ethos.

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

What to Know About Trump’s New York Criminal Case After the Election

Donald J. Trump, the first felon elected president, has a sentencing scheduled for Nov. 26. He has many ways to avoid punishment.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

What to know about Susie Wiles, Trump's new chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles to be the chief of staff in his upcoming administration. Wiles, who will be the first woman to ever serve as White House chief of staff, was ...

What to know about Tom Homan, Trump's new "border czar"

Tom Homan, Trump's newly-named "border czar," recently told CBS how he'd carry out a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...

Bitcoin tops $87,000 for record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s reelection, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high

Tech - ABC News - November 12

Eye Opener: New details on allegations against Donald Trump's AG pick Matt Gaetz

New details on allegations against Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz. Also, the Kremlin slams President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to use American missiles for targets inside ...

Will Pam Bondi face major pushback in confirmation process for attorney general role?

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has replaced Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general of the United States. CBS News senior White House and political ...

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.

Trump won the presidency. Here's what he's said he'll do.

From immigration to retaliation, Trump’s return to the White House has promised widespread changes to the way America is seen on the world stage.

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