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November 23, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration

President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.
November 23, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets Senator Marco Rubio during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C., on Nov. 4, 2024.
November 23, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Trump’s transition team kicks into high gear

Trump's picks face renewed scrutiny after announcing a flurry of appointments Friday night.
November 23, 2024 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s transition team kicks into high gear
November 23, 2024 at 2:18 PM

What Pam Bondi, Trump's new AG pick, has said about investigating DOJ prosecutors

Donald Trump's new attorney general pick Pam Bondi appears easily positioned to pick up the mantle on his goal of overhauling DOJ and his pledge for retribution.
November 23, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Florida's Former Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting, Feb. 23, 2024, in National Harbor, Maryland.
November 23, 2024 at 2:17 AM

Who is Trump's treasury secretary pick, Scott Bessent?

Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager who has helped fundraise for Donald Trump, is the president-elect's choice to lead the Treasury Department.
November 23, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, listens as investor Scott Bessent speaks on the economy in Asheville, N.C., Aug. 14, 2024.
November 22, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Haley skewers Trump picks Gabbard, RFK Jr.

"She has defended Russia, she has defended Syria, she has defended Iran, and she has defended China," Haley said of Gabbard.
November 22, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attends a campaign rally of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at PPG Paints Arena, Nov. 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
November 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Tulsi Gabbard draws scrutiny over Russia comments

ABC News’ Shannon Kingston and former CIA Field Operative Darrell Blocker discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence.
November 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM
VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard draws scrutiny over Russia comments
November 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Trump's Cabinet picks boast thin resumes. That's the point: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump's picks to fill his Cabinet have résumés that are thin on the subject matter the agencies they would lead oversee. But that doesn't mean they're unqualified.
November 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth departs following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 11:28 PM

Hegseth says he's 'cleared' in sex assault case. The police report doesn't say that.

JD Vance returns to Capitol Hill today to accompany Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. There, he'll meet with GOP Senators to discuss his nomination.
November 21, 2024 at 11:28 PM
 Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth speaks with the media as he departs a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Trump promised to disrupt Washington. His Cabinet picks would do just that: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump campaigned on bringing about a radical overhaul of the federal government. His Cabinet picks, so far, reflect his intent to carry out that pledge.
November 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Donald Trump gestures as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 13, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Gaetz is out. Will Trump's other Cabinet picks be confirmed?

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn, but will other Trump Cabinet nominees have trouble with confirmation?
November 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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November 21, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Pete Hegseth says he was 'completely cleared' of sexual assault allegations

Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, visited Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with GOP senators in hopes of helping his nomination process.
November 21, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, visited Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with GOP senators in hopes of helping his nomination process.
November 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Trump team has a message for Republicans who may oppose his Cabinet picks

As controversy continues to cloud some of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, his team has a sharp warning for Republicans who don't fall in line, ABC's Jonathan Karl reports.
November 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM
President-elect Donald Trump attends the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.
November 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM

New details of Hegseth sexual assault claim documented in police report

The report documents a police investigation that did not result in charges.
November 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth departs following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Hegseth meets with GOP senators to fight for nomination

ABC News’ Selina Wang discusses the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense.
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: Hegseth meets with GOP senators to fight for nomination, battle for AG heats up
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to be Trump's attorney general

"It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition," Gaetz wrote in a post on X.
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to be Trump's attorney general
November 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Project 2025 seeps into Trump administration despite attempts to distance himself

Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.
November 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Former President Donald J. Trump answers question from Pastor Paula White-Cain at the National Faith Advisory Board summit in Powder Springs, Ga., Oct. 28, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Linda McMahon's professional qualifications as Trump's choice for Dept. of Education

Linda McMahon's background -- in both education and as a co-founder of sports entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. -- has come under scrutiny.
November 21, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Linda McMahon speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 2:22 AM

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt unpacks potential confirmation battle for cabinet noms

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt to discuss President-elect Trump’s recent cabinet nominees and the potential battle ahead to get them appointed to their positions.
November 21, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt unpacks potential confirmation battle for cabinet noms
November 21, 2024 at 2:10 AM

Who is secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth?

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos has more on presumptive secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth and what the Pentagon could look like under Hegseth’s leadership.
November 21, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Who is secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth?
November 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Trump’s Cabinet picks so far

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with United States Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and key positions in his administration.
November 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Trump’s Cabinet picks so far
November 20, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Former acting CDC director on Dr. Oz selection

Dr. Richard Besser, the former acting CDC director, weighs in on President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Dr. Oz to lead the Medicare and Medicaid agency.
November 20, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Former acting CDC director on Dr. Oz selection
November 20, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Could changes be coming to Medicare, Medicaid with Dr. Oz leading CMS?

Donald Trump tapped Dr. Oz to lead the CMS. Could changes be coming to Medicare and Medicaid, which are run by the federal government?
November 20, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Mehmet Oz visits the AW Driving School & License Testing Center in Allentown, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022.
November 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump announced Linda McMahon, his transition co-chair and former small business administrator, as his nomination for the next secretary of education.
November 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM
VIDEO: Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education
November 20, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

Donald Trump picks Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education.
November 20, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Linda McMahon, former administrator of the US Small Business Administration, during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda summit in Washington, D.C., US, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The non-profit think tank was formed last year by former cabinet members and top officials in the Trump administration to create platforms based on his policies. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
November 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, some of his cabinet appointees appear to be split on the question of what he should do about TikTok in the U.S.
November 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM
November 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Trump stands by Matt Gaetz after tapping him for AG pick

The bipartisan House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday to decide whether to vote to release their report on Matt Gaetz and allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.
November 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM
VIDEO: Trump stands by Matt Gaetz after tapping him for AG pick
November 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM

Trump's nominee for attorney general under fire

Questions are being raised about former Rep. Matt Gaetz's fitness to serve as attorney general, in part because of a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations about him.
November 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM
VIDEO: Trump's nominee for attorney general under fire
November 20, 2024 at 4:07 AM

What to know about Dr. Oz as Trump picks him to oversee Medicare, Medicaid

President-elect Donald Trump picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here's what to know about the former TV host.
November 20, 2024 at 4:07 AM
In this Nov. 5, 2022, file photo, Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks during a rally featuring former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pa.
November 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM

Trump picks Lutnick for commerce secretary job

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his secretary of the Department of Commerce.
November 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM
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November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM

Trump picks Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary job

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his secretary of the Department of Commerce.
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Howard Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and Co-Chair of the Trump 2024 Transition Team speaks at a rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, Oct. 27, 2024.
November 19, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth draws controversy

Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi joins ABC News Live to talk President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
November 19, 2024 at 10:29 PM
VIDEO: Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth draws controversy
November 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Dr. Oz picked as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been selected to serve as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Trump announced.
November 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Dr. Oz picked as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator
November 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Hegseth was flagged as potential 'insider threat' for 'Deus Vult' tattoo

Sgt. DeRicko Gaither made the complaint about the tattoo in 2021.
November 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Pete Hegseth celebrates Independence Day on 'Fox & Friends Weekend,' July 4, 2021, in New York.
November 18, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Questions grow over Trump’s pick for defense secretary

Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s attorney confirmed that Hegseth paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017 as part of a settlement agreement, but claimed the encounter was consensual.
November 18, 2024 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Questions grow over Trump’s pick for defense secretary
November 18, 2024 at 1:16 AM

President-elect wastes no time filling his cabinet 

President-elect Donald Trump announces oil executive Chris Wright as his pick for energy secretary. 
November 18, 2024 at 1:16 AM
President-elect wastes no time filling his cabinet 
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM

What to know about Trump's energy secretary nominee Chris Wright

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a fracking executive who has long ties to the energy industry, to lead the Department of Energy.
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Liberty Oilfield Services CEO Chris Wright is shown in Denver.
November 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Trump picks loyalists for his new administration

ABC News contributor Ramesh Ponnuru and Tricia McLaughlin, former senior adviser for Vivek Ramaswamy, join ABC News Live to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration picks.
November 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Trump picks loyalists for his new administration
November 17, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Trump taps fracking CEO as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Chris Wright, Liberty Energy CEO and climate policy critic, is his pick for energy secretary.
November 17, 2024 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Trump taps fracking CEO as energy secretary
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 PM

Trump announces new Cabinet, administration picks

President-elect Donald Trump tapped North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to run the Department of the Interior and Karoline Leavitt to be the White House press secretary.
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Trump announces new Cabinet, administration picks
November 16, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access

Mike Pence said choosing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a departure from what he framed as the Trump-Pence administration's general opposition to abortion access.
November 16, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Mike Pence attends at the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall, May 16, 2024.
November 16, 2024 at 3:11 PM

RFK Jr. tapped to head HHS

A number of groups on both sides of the political spectrum are raising concerns for President-elect Trump's choice for the Department of Health and Human Services.
November 16, 2024 at 3:11 PM
VIDEO: RFK Jr. tapped to head HHS
November 16, 2024 at 2:08 AM

How environmental agencies could be managed under new Trump administration

As President-elect Donald Trump names his cabinet picks, environmental groups are concerned over who he's chosen to regulate environmental and energy policies.
November 16, 2024 at 2:08 AM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Trump’s controversial cabinet picks raise concerns

Also, President Joe Biden is expected to meet with China’s president on Saturday, and Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will square off in the ring on Friday.
November 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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November 15, 2024 at 11:15 PM

'This would be a big change': Martha Raddatz on Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth

ABC News' Martha Raddatz discusses President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick for secretary of defense.
November 15, 2024 at 11:15 PM
'This would be a big change': Martha Raddatz on Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth
November 15, 2024 at 11:01 PM

'It's a litmus test for Thune': Former senator on confirming Trump's nominees

Former North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) discusses whether President-elect Donald Trump can get his nominees through Congress.
November 15, 2024 at 11:01 PM
'It's a litmus test for Thune': Former senator on confirming Trump's nominees
November 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM

House Republicans applaud Trump's picking Kennedy to lead HHS -- with a few concerns

House Republicans had mixed reactions to Trump's announcement that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be HHS secretary.
November 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a Turning Point Action campaign rally, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Georgia.
November 15, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Former acting CDC director says RFK Jr. nomination for HHS secretary is 'chilling'

Dr. Richard Besser discusses why he thinks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have a profound negative impact on our healthcare system.
November 15, 2024 at 6:48 PM
VIDEO: Former acting CDC director says RFK Jr. nomination for HHS secretary is 'chilling'
November 15, 2024 at 5:59 PM

RFK Jr. is ‘exactly the wrong pick’ for HHS secretary

Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, director of Brown University’s Pandemic Center, criticizes President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services secretary.
November 15, 2024 at 5:59 PM
VIDEO: RFK Jr. is ‘exactly the wrong pick’ for HHS secretary
November 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Doctor warns against ‘historic amnesia’ with RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines

Dr. Todd Ellerin, South Shore Hospital’s chief of infectious diseases, reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet pick.
November 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM
VIDEO: Doctor warns against ‘historic amnesia’ with RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines
November 15, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Former defense secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.
November 15, 2024 at 3:40 PM
In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Fox anchor Pete Hegseth is shown at Fox News Channel Studios in New York.