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Who Will Donald Trump Pick to Run the SBA?
The next leader of the Small Business Administration is still anyone’s guess. But here are a few potential candidates who could be tapped for the role.Inc. - Nov. 20 -
Who is Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary?
President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins ...CBS News - Nov. 20 -
Desi Lydic Says Trump is ‘Picking Mascots,’ Not Leaders
“The Daily Show” host said Trump could do worse than an “actual doctor” like Dr. Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: “I’m impressed he didn’t pick Dr Pepper.”The New York Times - Nov. 21 -
Morning Report — Jockeying for Trump’s final Cabinet picks
In today’s issue: As President-elect Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, two factors have defined the proceedings: controversy and loyalty. From nominating Cabinet picks that will face steep hurdles in ...The Hill - Nov. 21 -
Rove: Trump will pay a price for Cabinet pick 'chaos'
Republican strategist Karl Rove said President-elect Trump will pay a price over the “chaos” he’s caused by picking controversial Cabinet members. In a Wednesday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, ...The Hill - Nov. 21 -
Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate.The New York Times - Nov. 22 -
Trump picks Pam Bondi for next attorney general
President-elect Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his next nominee to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Bondi was a swift pick just hours after former Rep. Matt ...The Hill - Nov. 21 -
Carville: Trump Cabinet picks 'shouldn't surprise anyone'
"Trump said he was gonna do this," Carville said Thursday on NewsNation's "CUOMO."The Hill - Nov. 22 -
Haley skewers Trump picks Gabbard, RFK Jr.
"She has defended Russia, she has defended Syria, she has defended Iran, and she has defended China," Haley said of Gabbard.ABC News - Nov. 22 -
Evening Report — Where Trump's Cabinet picks stand
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/John Raoux Cabinet questions swirl after AG shakeup Former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) withdrawal from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney ...The Hill - Nov. 22 -
Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffsFinancial Times - Nov. 23 -
Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.NBC News - Nov. 23 -
Trump picks Brooke Rollins to lead Department of Agriculture
Choice of president of America First Policy Institute completes top cabinet picks for president-elect. Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be ...The Guardian - Nov. 23 -
Trump picks Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agriculture secretary.NBC News - Nov. 23 -
The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent
Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.The New York Times - 5d -
Who is Trump's treasury secretary pick, Scott Bessent?
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager who has helped fundraise for Donald Trump, is the president-elect's choice to lead the Treasury Department.ABC News - Nov. 22 -
Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration
President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.ABC News - 6d -
Christie: Trump ‘overreading his mandate’ with Gaetz pick
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) argued Sunday that President-elect Trump was “overreading his mandate” by selecting former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his first choice for attorney ...The Hill - 5d -
Confirmation battles loom for Trump's controversial cabinet picks
With President-elect Trump filling out the final top positions in his administration, the focus now turns to the possible confirmation battles expected on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump finalizing Cabinet picks ahead of second term
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his second-term Cabinet are coming together as the Senate confirmation process nears before the inauguration occurs. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.CBS News - 5d -
Breaking down Trump's picks to lead health agencies
President-elect Donald Trump is rounding out his Cabinet with several choices to lead the nation's top health agencies. Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control ...CBS News - 5d -
The Crypto Industry Is Helping Donald Trump Pick SEC Chair
The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 4d -
Trump team responds to threats targeting Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reacting to apparent threats sent to several Cabinet picks for the former president's second term. CBS News' Libby Cathey has the latest.CBS News - 3d -
FBI investigating threats targeting Trump picks
The FBI is investigating several threats apparently made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the type of threats being reported.CBS News - 3d -
Trump Cabinet Picks Face Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’
A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials had “acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted.”The New York Times - 3d -
FBI investigating threats against Trump administration picks
The FBI is investigating threats against nearly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration picks, including his probable chief of staff, attorney general and secretaries of ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump’s corporate picks raise conflict of interest fears
Business and financial interests will be hard to disentangle from government in new administration, critics chargeFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have a Familiar, Traditional Look
The Trump cabinet is mostly complete — at least until the official nomination and confirmation process — and it is quite a picture.The New York Times - 2d