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Trump faces backlash to Hegseth pick for Pentagon chief
President-elect Trump’s surprise choice of Pete Hegseth, a conservative Fox News host, to serve as Defense secretary has enraged Democrats and left even some Republicans scratching their heads. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks
Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trump announces Rubio as pick for secretary of State
President-elect Trump made official his choice to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of State on Wednesday, slotting his former rival into his administration's top diplomatic role. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump Picks Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence
Ms. Gabbard, a former congresswoman who left the Democratic Party, would hold a top job in the administration, overseeing 18 spy agencies.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Marco Rubio Is Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State
The president-elect said Senator Rubio would be “a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general
President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles
President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence directorBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Evening Report — Trump roils Washington with Gaetz pick
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump returns to DC, taps Gaetz for AG President-elect Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday for the first time since winning a second term, as ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump gets blowback for untested Pentagon chief pick
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump gets blowback for untested Pentagon chief pick ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks show that he prizes loyalty over experience and is fueled by retribution.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump’s Pentagon pick sparks alarm — and scorn
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as head of the world’s most powerful defence department has baffled WashingtonWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves
Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Friday Briefing: Dismay Over Trump’s Picks
Plus, when shopping meets gambling.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Who is Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard?
The former Democratic congresswoman has emerged as one of Trump's most loyal backers.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Trump Picked R.F.K. Jr. to Be Health Secretary
Also, Gov. Kathy Hochul revived New York’s congestion pricing plan. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday,Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
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 - 23 hours ago -
Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy
The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
Trump Picked the Wrong Moment to Complain About a Language Barrier
But his description of the problems he sees with Haitian immigrants helps explain his monochrome vision of American life.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
GOP conservatives want Trump to play role in picking McConnell successor
Some Republican senators want former President Trump to play an influential role in electing the next Senate Republican leader, hoping for a dramatic change in leadership style after Sen. Mitch ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trump says picking 'disloyal people' was 'biggest mistake' of first term
Former President Trump said the “biggest mistake” of his presidency was picking “bad, disloyal people” to join his administration. “The biggest mistake I made was I picked some people. I picked ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Early analysis of why voters picked Trump over Harris
Donald Trump's projection to become the 47th president comes after a campaign that saw Kamala Harris portray Trump as a threat to democracy. CBS News' John Dickerson and Robert Costa have more on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Trump picks Susie Wiles for White House chief of staff
Susie Wiles, who led President-elect Trump’s campaign for the past two years, will serve as his chief of staff when he takes office in January. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump picks Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Moskowitz applauds Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff pick
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) applauded Susie Wiles as President-elect Trump’s choice for chief of staff on Thursday. “Congrats to @susie57! I worked with Susie in the DeSantis Administration. ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Trump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk Wants Now
Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Details on possible Trump administration picks, new Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, to be his new chief of staff when he retakes the Oval Office in January. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Migrants crossing the Darien heard of Donald Trump’s victory — and picked up the pace
Jesús Chávez, a 34-year-old pastry chef from Venezuela, arrived to a village at Panama’s edge of the Darien jungleWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Trump picks New York congresswoman Stefanik as US ambassador to UN
Republican representative is a staunch critic of the international bodyBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.N. ambassador
President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has details on the pick and her past support of Trump.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
What to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for U.N. Ambassador
Ms. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, undertook a dramatic transformation that brought her to the center of Donald J. Trump’s orbit.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago