Thursday, November 14, 2024

President Trump's first choices; House goes to the GOP; Gallego wins in Arizona

Tracking Trump's Cabinet and Staff Picks: Who Has He Nominated So Far? - The New York Times

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term - The New York Times

John Thune Rises to the Senate Top - The New York Times

Trump chooses firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump picks him as AG

House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz - The New York Times

Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead | AP News

Matt Gaetz faces GOP Senate opposition after Trump selection for attorney general | Fox News

Trump Picks Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence - The New York Times

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary - The New York Times

Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State - The New York Times

The president-elect appears to have settled on the Florida senator, who has taken hard-line positions on China, Iran and Venezuela, to be the nation’s top diplomat.

Trump Transition Signals Focus on Deportations, as Miller Assumes Influence - The New York Times

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name the immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff and announced a former ICE official as his “border czar.” 

Trump to Name Michael Waltz as His National Security Adviser - The New York Times

The president-elect has chosen a Republican member of Congress from Florida to oversee national security policy in the White House. He will be the first Green Beret to occupy the position.

Project 2025 Leader Is Optimistic About Working With 2nd Trump Administration - The New York Times

Ruben Gallego defeats Kari Lake in Arizona Senate race : NPR

Opinion | If You Thought Trump Wasn’t Serious, Look at His First Appointments - The New York Times

Why High Prices Toppled Democrats and other Governments Around the World: NPR

Senator John Thune is the new Republican Majority Leader. His election is seen as the GOP Senate pushing back against President-Elect Trump as his choice, Florida Senator Rick Scott was rejected.  Trump is looked to use recess appointments to confirm his nominees as opposed to Senate Hearings.