What to know about Trump's controversial pick for HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, who ended his longshot ...

Politics - CBS News - 21 hours ago

Trump will nominate RFK Jr. for HHS secretary

Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.

Politics - CBS News - 20 hours ago

What to know about Trump "border czar" pick Tom Homan and U.N. ambassador choice Elise Stefanik

Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters have been chosen for significant roles in his upcoming administration. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more ...

What we know about Trump's team picks a week after 2024 elections

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio are the latest expected picks for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. CBS News' Jake Rosen breaks down what's confirmed so far.

What we know about Trump Cabinet picks so far after Burgum selected for secretary of the Interior

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to run the Department of the Interior. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and the other Trump Cabinet ...

What to know about Trump’s tariff plans

Former President Trump is going all in on the idea of tariffs as a way of lifting the U.S. economy, bucking criticism from think tanks, labor and big business alike. Trump's plans include a general ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

What to know about Trump's mass deportation plan

Mass deportation is a pillar of President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policy plans for his second term. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what the ...

'Nuts on a lot of fronts': New York Post condemns Kennedy pick to lead HHS

Politics - Politico - 8 hours ago

What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.

RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been advising the Trump transition team, has recommended a fellow vaccine skeptic to lead the Health and Human Services Dept., sources say.

Vaccine maker stocks fall as Trump chooses RFK Jr. to lead HHS

Shares of Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer, BioNTech and GSK closed lower on Thursday.

Business - CNBC - 20 hours ago

Ex-HHS chief: Trump RFK Jr. selection 'terrifying'

Kathleen Sebelius, a former Democratic governor who served as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary during the Obama administration, said having anti-vaccine activist and environmental ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

What to know about Trump's divisive Madison Square Garden rally

Former President Donald Trump's Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden featured insulting, racist remarks from several speakers. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on the event.

What we know about Trump's transition plan, team's next steps

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly moving quickly to coordinate his second term. The team includes key Trump donors and two of the former president's sons, CBS News' ...

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 we know about the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

The Department of Justice has revealed criminal charges in connection with a failed Iranian plot to kill U.S. officials, including President-elect Donald Trump. The DOJ named three individuals in a ...

What we know so far about the second Trump administration

In contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's first victory in 2017, he is expected to move quickly in this transition. CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa takes a look ...

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 we know about Trump's team for second term in White House

President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape for his second term in the White House. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey breaks down what's confirmed.

What we know about the upcoming Biden-Trump meeting at the White House

President Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power. Something the American public hasn't witnessed since 2016: The outgoing president hosting the incoming one, which President Biden will ...

Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief

President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."

What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over

Truth Social still has paltry revenues and a limited advertising base, and the president-elect’s majority stake raises the potential for conflicts of interest.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.

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 ...

How ‘McNeal,’ a Play About A.I., Lured Robert Downey Jr. to Broadway

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Trump, RFK Jr. stir debate over fluoride in public water: What to know

Former President Trump and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have raised fluoride in water as a public health measure to be addressed if Trump retakes the White House. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

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 - 7 hours ago

What to know about estate planning

A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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