20 minutes ago Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon who argued against COVID lockdowns to lead FDA

President-elect Donald Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary, who argued against pandemic lockdowns, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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33 minutes ago Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is Trump's pick for treasury secretary

Trump plans to nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Secretary. He'll be tasked with moving big parts of the incoming president's agenda, including tax cuts and tariffs.

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72 minutes ago Trump transition live updates: Scott Bessent offered treasury secretary job

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.

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92 minutes ago Trump nominates Wall Street investor Scott Bessent as treasury secretary

President-elect Trump nominated Bessent, a former protégé of George Soros to be his next treasury secretary.

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1 hour ago Some of RFK Jr.'s views are finding support in some unexpected quarters

RFK Jr.'s controversial views have received criticism since he was picked by Donald Trump to lead HHS -- but he's also receiving support from some unexpected sources.

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4 hours ago Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for attorney general, praised as 'loyal' and 'qualified' for top US prosecutor role

Bondi, 59, is seen by many as a loyal Trump ally and sharp legal mind

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5 hours ago 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.

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9 hours ago Behind Schumer’s Silence on Trump’s Picks, a Bid to Spotlight G.O.P. Divides

The Senate majority leader is staying out of Republican turmoil over the more contentious picks for strategic reasons.

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12 hours ago MSNBC contributor warns ‘we should all fear’ Trump’s new AG pick Pam Bondi ‘because she’s competent’

An MSNBC contributor warned that while Matt Gaetz may be more controversial, Trump's new pick to replace him could ultimately be far better at carrying out his agenda.

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