Tag: picks
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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…
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Breaking down Trump’s latest administration picks and his Biden meeting
Breaking down Trump’s latest administration picks and his Biden meeting – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump selected Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida as attorney general and former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii as the director of national intelligence. CBS News’ Major Garrett breaks down the picks and characterizes Trump’s meeting with…
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Which of Trump’s Cabinet picks could face most trouble getting confirmed?
Which of Trump’s Cabinet picks could face most trouble getting confirmed? – CBS News Watch CBS News Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks have generated controversy. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines who could face the most trouble in the confirmation process. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
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How will Democrats handle Trump’s Cabinet picks?
How will Democrats handle Trump’s Cabinet picks? – CBS News Watch CBS News What do Donald Trump’s moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join “America Decides” to discuss. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.…
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How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks
How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the next Senate Republican leader to allow “recess appointments.” This would allow the White House to temporarily bypass confirmation votes for high-level appointments when the Senate is out of session. Tom Dupree, former…
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What Trump’s Cabinet picks so far signal about his second term
What Trump’s Cabinet picks so far signal about his second term – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump on Monday tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador, former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency and Tom Homan as his administration’s “border czar.” CBS News has also learned Trump plans to…
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Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican, as his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the plans confirmed to CBS News. The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making. The role…
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Britain’s Conservative Party picks Kemi Badenoch as leader after crushing election defeat
Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power. The first Black woman to lead a major British political party, Badenoch (pronounced BADE-enock) defeated rival lawmaker Robert Jenrick in a vote of almost 100,000 members of…