Tag: picks
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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 picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest ever White House press secretary
President-elect Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary. Leavitt, 27, currently a spokesperson for Trump’s transition, would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. Previously that distinction went to Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he took the position in 1969 in…
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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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Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes; Trump’s picks’ impact on Middle East
Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes; Trump’s picks’ impact on Middle East – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the Middle East program director at the Wilson Center,…
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What’s next for Congress after Trump’s Gaetz nomination, other team picks?
What’s next for Congress after Trump’s Gaetz nomination, other team picks? – CBS News Watch CBS News Many of President-elect Donald Trump’s team picks for his second term in the White House will have to go through the Senate confirmation process. Also, an expected House ethics inquiry into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for…
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Analysis of President-elect Trump Cabinet picks Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard
Analysis of President-elect Trump Cabinet picks Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins “CBS Mornings” to break down President-elect Donald Trump’s latest choices for his Cabinet, including the controversial pick of Matt Gaetz. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…