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November 21, 2024

Trump administration picks' families have 1 thing in common

As President-elect Trump builds his new administration, commentators noticed many of those being selected as his close advisers are parents with families above the national average.

November 20, 2024

Trump picks former congressman Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada

President-elect Trump announced on Wednesday that he was picking former congressman Pete Hoekstra to be the U.S. ambassador to Canada.

November 20, 2024

Lindsey Graham urges GOP not to form 'lynch mob' ahead of Gaetz confirmation

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., urged his Senate GOP colleagues not to form a "lynch mob" and to give Matt Gaetz a fair shot during his confirmation hearings to be U.S. attorney general.

November 20, 2024

Trump taps former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as his choice for U.S. ambassador to NATO.

November 20, 2024

House Ethics Committee plans to discuss probe into Gaetz after resignation from Congress

The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet on Wednesday after previously postponing a planned meeting on its investigation into now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

November 19, 2024

Trump appoints Dr. Oz to key HHS position in new administration

President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that Dr. Mehmet Oz will be his nominee for Administrator to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

November 19, 2024

Former Trump Education secretary lays out 'unfinished business' for new admin on school reforms

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos supports GOP governors for the role on new Education secretary, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's goal to shift education control to states and parents.

November 19, 2024

Are Pete Hegseth’s tattoos symbols of ‘Christian nationalism’?

President-elect Donald Trump’s new Pentagon pick, Pete Hegseth, is being blasted for tattoos that are allegedly symbols of White supremacy and Christian nationalism. What are these symbols and what do they mean?

November 19, 2024

Trump naming Cabinet officials at 'warp speed,' far head of first term pace

President-elect Trump is far ahead of his pace from eight years ago when it comes to staffing his second administration, and he's making his picks faster than Biden or Obama during their transitions

November 19, 2024

Why Trump is sticking with Gaetz, Hegseth despite new accusations – and his 'Morning Joe' meeting

President-elect Trump is standing by all of his Executive Branch nominations – even the ones stirring up the most controversy. Taking a step back, it's easy to see why he's doing it.