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Trump, Cabinet

Trump’s Cabinet picks alarm WA’s Adam Smith, Patty Murray

Rep. Adam Smith said Trump's pick to head the Defense Department shows he wants to purge generals and install political loyalists.

The Washington Post · 11h

Trump praises Cabinet-in-waiting as it stirs controversy in Washington

But Trump, clad in a tuxedo and surrounded by supporters, seemed undeterred by any dust his nominations might have kicked up.

Fox News · 7h

Trump's Cabinet picks leading to 'dwindling' House GOP majority

Fox News' Chad Pergram provides details on the impact of President-elect Trump's move to tap House Republicans for Cabinet positions as the GOP faces a slim majority in both Congressional chambers.

Trump, recess appointments

Yahoo · 2h

What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?

Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.

QuickTake on MSN · 48m

Why Trump’s Bid for Recess Appointments Is So Unprecedented

A recess, for the Senate, means giving up power to the president — especially the power they share under the Constitution to make appointments to key executive posts, including the president’s cabinet.

The Guardian on MSN · 20h

What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?

Several Republican senators expressed shock on Wednesday when Donald Trump announced he would nominate Matt Gaetz, the hard-right congressman known for instigating fights with members of his own party,

Trump, Steven Cheung and White House

Forbes on MSN · 3h

Trump’s Cabinet And Key Roles: Steven Cheung, RFK Jr. And More Picked By President-Elect

Trump is expected to make Matt Gaetz his attorney general and Marco Rubio his secretary of state, and place Tulsi Gabbard, Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller in key posts.

New York Post · 7h

Trump transition news live updates: Steven Cheung named to key White House role

Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest news, reactions and analysis as President-elect Donald Trump makes cabinet selections and meets with politicians ahead of his inauguration.

CNN on MSN · 4h

Trump picks top campaign spokesman Steven Cheung to be his White House communications director

President-elect Donald Trump has named Steven Cheung as his White House communications director, promoting the campaign spokesman to one of the top communications roles in the White House.

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Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, ...

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Trump whirlwind lands in Washington with stunning moves

A Trump tornado hit the nation’s capital Wednesday. President-elect Trump shook up the political world with nominations for ...

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Trump team weighs Pentagon pick after sexual assault allegation surfaces

Trump’s pick for secretary of defense was investigated in a 2017 incident in California, Monterey police said. Hegseth’s ...

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Trump returns to Washington flanked by Elon Musk, gets standing ovation from GOP

Donald Trump is back in Washington, arriving with billionaire Elon Musk. His first stop was to speak to House Republicans.

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How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Republicans prepare to scrutinize Matt Gaetz's attorney general nomination, and Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as ...

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Sylvester Stallone calls President-elect Trump 'second George Washington' during AFPI Gala introduction

Actor Sylvester Stallone likened President-elect Trump to his "Rocky" character and said he is the "second George Washington" ...

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Trump 'victory' cologne hits resale market after a campaign trail of merch

A 'victory' cologne promoting Donald Trump is one item in a collection of merchandise released throughout 2024.

Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as U.S. intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national ...

Florida’s Matt Gaetz resigns House seat after Trump taps him for attorney general

Gaetz’s resignation effectively means he will escape a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

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