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November 22

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

"Debating resumes ... plays right into Trump's favor," one Democrat said.
November 22
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth departs following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
November 21

Nikki Haley skewers controversial Trump nominees

Haley, a former Trump Cabinet official, railed against his picks for DNI, HHS.
November 21
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 20

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

Her nomination has come under scrutiny this week.
November 20
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

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after withdrawing as AG pick?

A special election to fill the expected vacancy has not yet been scheduled.
November 21
Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 12, 2024.
November 21

Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the DOE

Republicans Mike Rounds and Thomas Massie want to abolish the DOE.
November 21
In this March 25, 2021, file photo, Sen. Mike Rounds speaks during during a hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C.
November 21

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for top intel role, draws scrutiny over Russia comments

Critics say her echoing of Russian propaganda should be disqualifying.
November 21
Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York City.
November 22

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

Trump's choices include RFK Jr., Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz and more.
November 22
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 21

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

Trump's recess appointments demand seems to be meeting resistance with senators.
November 21
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

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Donald Trump's attorney general

Gaetz said his confirmation bid was "unfairly becoming a distraction."
November 21
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 20, 2024.
November 18

Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations

Trump's "border czar" said he's going to Mar-a-Lago to discuss the plan.
November 18
Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024.
November 13

What does 'woke' mean and why are some conservatives using it?

The definition of "woke" changes depending on who you ask.
November 13
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives a victory speech after defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist during his election night watch party at the Tampa Convention Center on Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
November 21

Mayorkas, Wray draw fire for declining to testify in public at threats hearing

Lawmakers reacted with anger at the homeland security chief and FBI director.
November 21
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas  looks on as FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Committee on Homeland Security hearing about "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on Nov. 15, 2023.
November 19

Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government

With more Trump-appointed judges in the courts, legal challenges could fail.
November 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 20

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

He says they'll remake government. Others worry it'll be burned to the ground.
November 20
Donald Trump gestures as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 13, 2024.
November 20

Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”
November 20
President-elect Donald Trump listens with Linda McMahon during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
November 21

Gaetz has withdrawn, but Democrats will keep pushing for release of ethics report

Casten: "No workplace would allow that information to be swept under the rug."
November 21
Representative Sean Casten, a Democrat from Illinois, during a news conference on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate rule in Washington, Mar. 6, 2024.
November 21

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

Trump's Pentagon pick spoke as he met with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill.
November 21
 Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth speaks with the media as he departs a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
10 minutes ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene to head new DOGE House subcommittee with plans to cut 'waste'

Greene, a Trump favorite, said she will "GUT useless government agencies."
10 minutes ago
Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, July 22, 2024.
November 21

Project 2025 seeps into Trump administration despite attempts to distance himself

Trump has nominated several Project 2025 contributors to his team.
November 21
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 19

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to work to confirm Biden's nominees.
November 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 20

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
November 20
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, pictured here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.