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Dec 19, 2024, 1:43 PM
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Why most of Trump's Cabinet picks will get confirmed by the Senate
Why most of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will probably be confirmed.Dec 19, 2024, 1:43 PM
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Dec 18, 2024, 6:44 PM
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Gabbard rejects reports of weak Senate support for DNI vote
Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday rejected reports that Senate support for her as Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence vote is lackluster.Dec 18, 2024, 6:44 PM
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Dec 13, 2024, 9:55 PM
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RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of a polio vaccine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s personal attorney previously petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke its approval of a polio vaccine.Dec 13, 2024, 9:55 PM
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Dec 17, 2024, 7:57 PM
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RFK Jr. meets with more GOP senators amid concerns about his polio vaccine views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to the Hill Tuesday to make his case to Republican senators for leadership of the Dept. of Health and Human Services.Dec 17, 2024, 7:57 PM
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Dec 14, 2024, 4:32 PM
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Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board
Donald Trump tapped former California Rep. Devin Nunes as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board as part of a series of announcements on Saturday.Dec 14, 2024, 4:32 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 12:00 PM
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‘The bigger the sycophant, the higher you rise’: Adam Schiff knocks Trump’s picks
Sen. Adam Schiff criticized Trump’s picks for staffing his administration and doesn’t think Biden should issue preemptive pardons.Dec 15, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 12:19 PM
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Chris Wray's FBI departure won't immediately clear path for Kash Patel: Experts
The federal government has strict guidelines for temporarily filling the void that will be left by FBI director Chris Wray's pending resignation, experts say.Dec 15, 2024, 12:19 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 12:13 PM
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GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt: Tulsi Gabbard fits Trump's 'reform agenda'
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Sunday that he has no concerns about Donald Trump's selection of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence.Dec 15, 2024, 12:13 PM
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Dec 12, 2024, 2:59 PM
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Pete Hegseth meets with Democrat John Fetterman, other Trump picks make rounds
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are continuing to try to shore up support with senators ahead of confirmation hearings next month.Dec 12, 2024, 2:59 PM
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Dec 11, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Pete Hegseth holds another high-stakes meeting with key Republican senator
Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle.Dec 11, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Nov 22, 2024, 8:21 AM
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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.Nov 22, 2024, 8:21 AM
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Dec 10, 2024, 6:21 PM
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MAGA pressure on GOP senators over Trump Cabinet picks shows signs of paying off
A pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay offDec 10, 2024, 6:21 PM
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Dec 5, 2024, 3:35 PM
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As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.Dec 5, 2024, 3:35 PM
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Dec 10, 2024, 3:03 PM
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RFK Jr. heading to Capitol Hill next week for meetings ahead of confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, will meet with multiple senators next week to seek their support ahead of Senate confirmation hearings.Dec 10, 2024, 3:03 PM
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Dec 9, 2024, 5:30 PM
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Gabbard's bipartisan congressional connections could be crucial to confirmation
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard returns to the Senate this week to meet with lawmakers about her being Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence.Dec 9, 2024, 5:30 PM
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Dec 9, 2024, 5:51 PM
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Trump picks for FBI director, defense secretary and more face pointed questions on Capitol Hill
Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth and more Trump administration picks were on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers.Dec 9, 2024, 5:51 PM
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Dec 9, 2024, 3:22 PM
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Trump's Cabinet woes are back, earlier than ever
President-elect Donald Trump could break the record for most failed Cabinet nominations to start a term.Dec 9, 2024, 3:22 PM
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Dec 9, 2024, 9:10 AM
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How Trump has infused parts of Project 2025 into his administration
Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.Dec 9, 2024, 9:10 AM
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Dec 7, 2024, 12:10 PM
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Linda McMahon’s alleged WWE sexual abuse lawsuit paused
A federal judge paused the child sexual abuse case involving President-elect Donald Trump’s education secretary pick Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon and WWE.Dec 7, 2024, 12:10 PM
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Dec 7, 2024, 5:04 AM
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Early appointments offer Vance chance to throw weight around as Trump's heir apparent
Donald Trump has been the ultimate GOP mover and shaker since 2015. Now, Vice President-elect JD Vance has some early opportunities to make his own mark.Dec 7, 2024, 5:04 AM
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Dec 6, 2024, 4:15 PM
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Hegseth's attorney threatens to sue sex assault accuser if she repeats 'false' claims and he's not confirmed
Pete Hegseth's attorney threatened legal action against the woman who accused his client of sexual assault should he lose the nomination.Dec 6, 2024, 4:15 PM
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Dec 6, 2024, 9:19 AM
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Trump shows public support for embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.Dec 6, 2024, 9:19 AM
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Dec 5, 2024, 4:36 PM
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Musk, Ramaswamy eyeing federal remote work policies to help slash $2T from budget
Work from home policies came under fire from Elon Musk as he and Vivek Ramaswamy took their plans to reduce government waste to the floors of Congress Thursday.Dec 5, 2024, 4:36 PM
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Dec 5, 2024, 11:54 AM
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Key GOP senator says she's not ready to support Hegseth for defense secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not ready to support Pete Hegseth for defense secretary as Hegseth faces allegations of sexual impropriety and other misconduct.Dec 5, 2024, 11:54 AM
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Dec 4, 2024, 5:42 PM
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Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Meet Trump's pick for director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s controversial choice for Director of National Intelligence, could face one of the most bruising Senate confirmation battles.Dec 4, 2024, 5:42 PM
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Dec 4, 2024, 6:39 PM
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Does the secretary of education need to be an educator?
President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.Dec 4, 2024, 6:39 PM
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Dec 4, 2024, 8:04 PM
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Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senators say
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.Dec 4, 2024, 8:04 PM
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Dec 4, 2024, 1:40 PM
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'I pulled him out': Trump pushes back on DEA pick saying he withdrew
Florida sheriff Chad Chronister announced Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to run the Drug Enforcement Agency.Dec 4, 2024, 1:40 PM
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Dec 3, 2024, 10:10 PM
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Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say
The FBI director nominee Kash Patel was hit with what is believed to be a cyberattack emanating from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the situation.Dec 3, 2024, 10:10 PM
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Dec 3, 2024, 7:41 PM
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GOP senators seek 'normal process' to confirm Trump nominees, torn over FBI background checks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.Dec 3, 2024, 7:41 PM
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Dec 3, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off allegations of misconduct.Dec 3, 2024, 3:52 PM
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Dec 3, 2024, 3:04 PM
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Casten introduces new privileged resolution to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report
Democrat Casten introduced an updated privileged resolution to try to force the bipartisan Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.Dec 3, 2024, 3:04 PM
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Dec 3, 2024, 12:06 PM
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Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.Dec 3, 2024, 12:06 PM
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Dec 2, 2024, 6:20 PM
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Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.Dec 2, 2024, 6:20 PM
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Dec 2, 2024, 9:47 PM
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What a 'deep state' investigation could look like if Kash Patel becomes FBI director
Here's how Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the FBI, might try to make good on his pledge to rid the government of the so-called "deep state."Dec 2, 2024, 9:47 PM
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Dec 1, 2024, 12:00 PM
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GOP senator praises current FBI Director Christopher Wray, calls Putin a 'tyrant'
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds emphasized his support for current FBI Director Christopher Wray, whom Trump intends to fire and replace with controversial Kash Patel.Dec 1, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Dec 1, 2024, 2:56 PM
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Trump picks daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior Mideast adviser
Trump announces he's adding another family member to his administration, choosing daughter Tiffany Trump's father-in-law as senior Middle East adviser.Dec 1, 2024, 2:56 PM
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Nov 30, 2024, 7:34 PM
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Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency.Nov 30, 2024, 7:34 PM
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Nov 29, 2024, 12:27 PM
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans on their plan to slash regulations and other parts of the federal government.Nov 29, 2024, 12:27 PM
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Nov 27, 2024, 6:57 PM
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Trump Cabinet picks, appointees targets of bomb threats and swatting, spokesperson says
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were the targets of "violent" threats, said Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.Nov 27, 2024, 6:57 PM
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