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Trump picks former acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker as US ambassador to Nato
Whitaker, who is seen as partisan loyalist, has a background in law enforcement and not in foreign policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has named his former acting attorney ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Former acting DHS secretary leaves door open to serving Trump again
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf suggested this week that he would be open to returning to the Trump administration, saying he would be "happy to serve if needed." "Look, I'm ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Trump picks former Georgia congressman for VA secretary
President-elect Trump has announced former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve, as his pick for the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. A lawyer by trade and a member of ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Former Blackhawks' Top 10 Pick Blew Opportunity With Stanley Cup Champions
A former high draft pick of the Blackhawks may have had his best and last opportunity to live up to his potential.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Trump picks Rep. Waltz, a former Green Beret, as national security adviser
President-elect Donald Trump has asked Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, multiple sources told ABC News.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate former Arkansas Gov.Politics - NBC News - November 12 -
Trump Picks Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor, for Ambassador to Israel
If confirmed, Mr. Huckabee, a former pastor who has never served as an overseas diplomat, would play a crucial role in helping Mr. Trump try to end the war in Gaza.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA
Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term.Politics - NBC News - November 12 -
Trump Picks John Ratcliffe, His Former Intelligence Director, for C.I.A. Chief
Mr. Ratcliffe, who was also a Texas congressman, fought fiercely for Donald Trump during his first term.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Trump picks former House Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he will nominate Tulsi Gabbard, a former House Democrat who became a high-profile Trump supporter, to be director of national intelligence.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Trump picks former Rep. Doug Collins for veterans affairs secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said that he will nominate Doug Collins, a former Georgia lawmaker, to lead the Department of Veteran Affairs in his administration.Politics - NBC News - November 15 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump's former CDC Director Redfield defends RFK Jr. pick
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the first Trump administration, gave a vote of confidence to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as potential head ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretary
Billionaire and former Senate candidate served in president-elect’s cabinet in first administration. Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been named as the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles
Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general
President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...Politics - NBC News - 23 hours ago -
Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.Top stories - CBS News - 1 hour ago -
Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general
President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...Top stories - NBC News - 23 hours ago -
Jerrod Mustaf, former Maryland star and Knicks first-round pick, dies at 55
Mustaf played four NBA seasons for the Knicks and SunsSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Giants bench former first-round pick vs. Steelers during 'Monday Night Football'
Brian Daboll has apparently seen enoughSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Rudy Gay retires: Former top-10 draft pick spent 17 seasons in NBA with five different teams
Gay was drafted eighth overall in the 2006 NBA DraftSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
2024 NFL trade deadline: Cowboys waive former second-round draft pick after making deal for Jonathan Mingo
Andrew Booth appeared in three gamesSports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
Seahawks release linebacker who started every game this season, sign former first-round pick to practice squad
Seattle is replacing Tyrel Dodson, who they signed in the offseasonSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Patriots waive former second-round pick Tyquan Thornton, clear spot for Christian Barmore return
The Patriots are moving on from the wide receiver after three seasonsSports - CBS Sports - November 16 -
Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as his pick for transportation secretary in the next administration.Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio
The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check
The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
Giants bench Daniel Jones: Dexter Lawrence believes former No. 6 overall pick still 'best QB on the team'
Not everyone is in agreement regarding Jones' benchingSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Trump names former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for education secretary
McMahon, a former professional wrestling executive who is co-chair of Trump's transition team, led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws
In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Five most intriguing players to enter MLB free agency at non-tender deadline, including former top-five pick
Nick Madrigal, Austin Hays and Patrick Sandoval were among the players cut loose on FridaySports - CBS Sports - 20 hours ago -
5 things to know about former NFL star Scott Turner, Trump's pick to lead HUD
President-elect Trump announced his nomination of former NFL star Scott Turner for Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday. “I am pleased to nominate Scott Turner, ...Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago
