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 ...

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Thune faces first Trump loyalty test

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Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a ...

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Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

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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 ...

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What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda

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What was the ground game strategy that helped Trump win the presidency?

One element of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign that helped him succeed was his campaign's unconventional ground game strategy. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi breaks it down and ...

How Trump’s picks to his cabinet could determine the direction of his presidency

President-elect Trump begins naming individuals to fill key administration cabinet roles. NBC News correspondents Garrett Haake, Julia Ainsley and Ken Dilanian explain latest Trump’s transition ...

How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the next Senate Republican leader to allow "recess appointments." This would allow the White House to temporarily bypass confirmation votes for high-level ...

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Trump Cabinet picks: Here’s who’s on the list to carry out his agenda

President-elect Trump is assembling his Cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House before taking office in January. Trump must nominate leaders for 15 government agencies and ...

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FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency

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Which of Trump's Cabinet picks could face most trouble getting confirmed?

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have generated controversy. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines who could face the most trouble in the confirmation process.

How likely is it that Trump Cabinet picks like Matt Gaetz will be confirmed?

President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows Wednesday when he announced he'll nominate Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more on if Gaetz will ...

Analysis of President-elect Trump Cabinet picks Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down President-elect Donald Trump's latest choices for his Cabinet, including the controversial pick of ...

Trump gives first post-election speech at gala, celebrates Cabinet picks

The president-elect spoke at America First Policy Institute's annual gala on Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago.

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 ...

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President-elect Trump picks Doug Burgum, RFK Jr. to join Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump has picked North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as secretary for the Department of the Interior, and made a controversial selection, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for Health ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses Trump Cabinet picks

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House Democratic Caucus, shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's recent personnel choices for his incoming ...

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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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 ...

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Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, ...

George Conway: Controversial Trump picks 'truly as bad as you can imagine'

Pundit George Conway, an outspoken Republican critic of President-elect Trump, said the recent Cabinet picks are "truly as bad as you can imagine." He singled out the nominations of Robert F. ...

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US election briefing: Trump demands Senate streamline his cabinet picks as recruitment begins

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Who else will Trump pick for his Cabinet after Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz?

President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape with Sen. Marco Rubio expected to be tapped as Secretary of State and and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of ...

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Taking a 'blowtorch' to government: Trump's Cabinet picks will help carry out his agenda

Since his decisive victory last week, Trump has tapped trusted allies — like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard — to carry out his priorities.

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