Cabinet Appointments

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 - 3 days ago

What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda

Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.

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 ...

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 - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

'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.

Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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

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

Vietnam appoints army general as new president after months of turmoil

Vietnam has elected Luong Cuong, a military general, as its new president, the fourth official to fill the role in 18 months

World - ABC News - October 21

David Squires on … 28 takes later: the reaction to Thomas Tuchel’s England appointment

Our resident cartoonist on the societal collapse that followed England naming a GERMAN! as their new manager. You can get a copy of this cartoon in our Print Shop Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments

The Vatican and China have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years.

Trump asks for dismissal of Jan. 6 case over Jack Smith’s appointment

Attorneys for former President Trump on Thursday asked a judge to toss out his federal election subversion case by arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutionally appointed. The new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith’s Appointment in Election Case

The former president’s request to file a new motion contesting how the special counsel got his job came on the same day he vowed to fire him if re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Trump argues Smith unlawfully appointed in documents and election cases

Former President Donald Trump urged two separate courts to toss out the cases brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.

NHS in England to receive £1.5bn next year to boost appointments

Fresh funding comes as part of wider package which will be set out by Reeves in Budget on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

23andMe appoints three new board members following abrupt resignations

23andMe appointed three new independent directors to its board, the company said Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Boohoo appoints insider as chief executive in snub to Mike Ashley

Fast-fashion retailer names Debenhams chief Dan Finley as its new boss amid row with sportswear tycoon

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Manchester United announce Rúben Amorim’s appointment as head coach

Amorim to leave Sporting and start on 11 November He signs contract to 2027 with extra year’s option Manchester United have announced that Rúben Amorim is to take over as their head coach on 11 ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Manchester United confirm Rúben Amorim as new manager: football news – as it happened

Rúben Amorim will join United on 11 November on a contract until June 2027, the club confirmed on Friday. Is there a dilemma at left back for Liverpool? . No, there isn’t. But that’s how we have ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

Gideon Saar appointed new Israeli foreign minister to replace Katz

World - Yahoo News - November 5

German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January vote

World - Financial Times - November 7

Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

Jörg Kukies was appointed as the new German finance minister on Thursday, replacing Christian Lindner.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Trump poised to appoint conservative justices if Thomas, Alito step down

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House puts him in a position to influence the make-up of the Supreme Court and the effects could be felt for decades. CBS News legal contributor ...

Netanyahu appoints hardline backer of settlements as Israeli envoy to US

Yechiel Leiter, American-born rightwinger, has called for ultimate Israeli ‘sovereignty’ over West Bank territories. Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a hardline supporter of the war in Gaza and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump presses next GOP Senate leader to allow ‘recess appointments’

It comes as Rick Scott has racked up support from prominent conservative backers, including Elon Musk.

Politics - Politico - November 10

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