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Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

The choice of Mr. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman of New York, to be the next E.P.A. administrator caught even some of his closest allies by surprise.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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.

Haley on Trump administration snub: 'I know the game he was playing'

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday that President-elect Trump knew she did not want to serve in his second administration when he publicly announced over the weekend that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

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 ...

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 to know about Trump's energy secretary nominee Chris Wright

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a fracking executive who has long ties to the energy industry, to lead the Department of Energy.

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 ...

5 things to know about Sean Duffy, Trump pick for Transportation secretary

President-elect Trump’s latest Cabinet announcement came Monday evening, when he tapped Sean Duffy to be his Transportation secretary. Since he was elected earlier this month, Trump has named to ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

5 things to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary

President-elect Trump intends to nominate Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from his first term, to lead the Department of Education, which he has long threatened ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

What to know about Trump AG pick Pam Bondi

On the same day Gaetz withdrew his candidacy, President-elect Donald Trump announced Pam Bondi as his next nominee for attorney general.

What to know about Trump's switch from Gaetz to Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be his attorney general after his original pick, Matt Gaetz, decided to withdraw from consideration due to ...

What to know about indefinite delay of Trump "hush money" sentencing

A judge has put an indefinite delay on President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his "hush money" conviction. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has a look at the case.

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's attorney general pick

President-elect Trump again turned to a loyalist in tapping former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Trump named his choice just hours after former Rep. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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 Trump's labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary is being applauded by some key labor unions.

Trump taps Scott Bessent for high-stakes Treasury chief: What to know

President-elect Trump selected billionaire investor Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department on Friday as the former president continues to call for an increase in tariffs and major shifts in ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

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 - 11 hours ago

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