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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 - 5 days ago

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 - 5 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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

Trump’s Pentagon pick sparks alarm — and scorn

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as head of the world’s most powerful defence department has baffled Washington

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Friday Briefing: Dismay Over Trump’s Picks

Plus, when shopping meets gambling.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Who is Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard?

The former Democratic congresswoman has emerged as one of Trump's most loyal backers.

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 ...

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 - 2 days ago

'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.

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

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

Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C.

Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry.

Business - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

Trump staff picks come under scrutiny

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key Cabinet positions, including attorney general and secretary of defense, have come under intense scrutiny since their announcements. Cristian ...

Trump makes picks for FCC chair and energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump said he has selected Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the current top Republican commissioner at the agency, and oil and gas industry ...

5 things to know about Trump’s FCC pick

President-elect Trump has tapped Brendan Carr to be the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), teeing the agency up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Musk, Epshteyn clash over Trump picks: Report

Billionaire Elon Musk and lawyer Boris Epshteyn, two prominent figures in President-elect Trump’s circle, reportedly are butting heads over his Cabinet picks. Musk, a major campaign donor who has ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Evening Report — What's next for Trump's Cabinet picks

Plus: Biden's surprise missile approval for Ukraine {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Evan Vucci Trump Cabinet picks face tough road ahead Several of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Lawmakers question confirmability of some Trump Cabinet picks

Controversy is growing over some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. Lawmakers are pressuring the House Ethics Committee to release a report into Trump's pick for attorney general, ...

Trump says he is 'opposite of a Nazi'

Former President Trump at a Monday rally rejected the label used by Vice President Harris and some of his former aides that he is a fascist, describing himself as "the opposite of a Nazi." “You ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Trump transition live updates: Trump announces pick for energy secretary

Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House.

Disney says it will pick Bob Iger's successor in early 2026

Walt Disney Co. said James Gorman will become chairman of its board next year, replacing Mark Parker, who is stepping down after nine years.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

Asset manager says China's 'extreme valuations' look ideal for stock picking

Pzena Investment Management sees more opportunities in China and Japan.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Trump defends Detroit criticism at Michigan rally, saying he was saying ‘the facts’

Former President Trump defended his earlier criticism of Detroit at another event in Michigan on Friday, saying he was not “disparaging” the city but only stating the facts. Following a three-hour ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

U.K. ambassador says "it's no say" for European leaders to discuss what Trump will do

Karen Pierce, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that amid the world reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, "it's for ...

Politics - CBS News - November 10

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

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 ...

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.

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

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