Tag: cabinet
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Trump’s controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future in Washington
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days even from fellow Republicans — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington. Trump’s selection for attorney general in former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a GOP firebrand who was under investigation by the…
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RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers
RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former…
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Trump moves quickly to announce picks for Cabinet, administration positions
Trump moves quickly to announce picks for Cabinet, administration positions – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to fill key spots in his incoming administration. On Friday night, he tapped campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, a position that is not subject to Congressional approval. But some…
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What Trump’s Cabinet picks reveal about his governing priorities
What Trump’s Cabinet picks reveal about his governing priorities – CBS News Watch CBS News With a little more than two months until Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump is moving at a rapid pace naming who he wants in his administration, and many of the choices have long-standing grudges against the agencies they are being…
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National security implications of Trump’s Cabinet picks
National security implications of Trump’s Cabinet picks – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 administration, it’ll take much more than strong rhetoric to lead the nation’s…
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Breaking down Trump’s cabinet picks to head defense and national intelligence
Breaking down Trump’s cabinet picks to head defense and national intelligence – CBS News Watch CBS News Concern is growing on Capitol Hill as lawmakers react to some of President-elect Donald Trump’s prospective cabinet nominees. Margaret Brennan explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
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Trump will have a GOP Senate and House as president — what unified government means for his Cabinet and agenda
Washington — When President-elect Donald Trump returns to office next year with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, he’ll enjoy a unified government that’s expected to ease the way for his agenda and his Cabinet and other nominees. But even with unified party control of government, approving a president’s agenda is no easy feat…
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What goes into the Senate confirmation process for Trump’s cabinet picks
What goes into the Senate confirmation process for Trump’s cabinet picks – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a number of nominees to fill out his cabinet, but there’s still a Senate confirmation process before those nominees are able to take their posts. Stephen Neukam, co-author of Axios Hill Leaders, joined…