Trump Picks Steven Witkoff to Be Special Envoy to Middle East
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the selection of businessman and real estate investor Stephen Witkoff as his special envoy for the Middle East. In a press release from the Trump-Vance transition team, President Trump noted how Witkoff, who serves as chairman and CEO of the Witkoff Group, is a “respected leader in business and philanthropy.” […]
Trump’s first Cabinet picks decidedly not isolationists: Ukraine, Israel breathe a sigh of relief
Despite his own isolationist views, the first nominee for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration clearly comes from the traditionalist wing of the Republican Party. On Tuesday, President Trump officially announced that Rep. Michael Walz (R-Fla.) will become his national security adviser. According to people familiar with the matter, President Trump intends to nominate Sen. Marco […]
President-Elect Donald Trump Picks John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that former Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) will become director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). President Trump said in a statement: From exposing the fake Russian collusion of Clinton's campaign to exposing FBI civil rights abuses in FISA court, John Ratcliffe has always been a fighter for truth and integrity […]
Pence 'very encouraged' by Trump's initial Cabinet picks
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that he is “very encouraged” by President-elect Trump's picks for his administration's first Cabinet members. Trump's former vice president, Pence, said he was “very encouraged by the president-elect's early appointment.” At the dispatch summit. The former vice president also appointed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as Secretary of State, […]
Donald Trump Picks William McGinley to Serve as White House Counsel
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he has selected William McGinley to be his White House adviser. In a press release from the Trump-Vance transition team, President Trump announced that McGinley, who served as White House Cabinet Secretary during Trump's first administration, will return as White House Counsel. Matt Boyle reviews Trump's policies so […]
Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as DHS secretary
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security. “Mr. Christie has been very strong on border security,” a statement from the Trump transition team said. “She was the first governor to deploy the National Guard to help fight the Biden border crisis in […]
Donald Trump’s Admin Takes Shape After 12 Official or Expected Picks
President-elect Donald Trump has made a number of choices to lead his administration, from his chief of staff to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as the transition continues. At the same time, only a week after the landslide election, many key positions remain unfilled. Trump has officially confirmed seven of his nominations, […]
Trump’s picks so far: Here’s who will be advising the new president
Since winning last week's election, President-elect Donald Trump has begun evaluating and deploying Cabinet nominees, with dozens of people vying for about 20 positions at the highest level of government. So far, only three names have been confirmed by President Trump, but others have been leaked to the media. Here's a look at who will […]
NBA picks, best bets Tuesday
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. The Knicks will travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers on Tuesday night in their second intradistrict game. It hasn't been a smooth season for the visiting team […]
Trump Cabinet picks: Here’s who’s on the list to carry out his agenda
President-elect Trump is convening his cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House ahead of his inauguration in January. Along with appointing senior officials, President Trump must nominate leaders of 15 agencies and other top government positions, subject to Senate confirmation. Let's take a look at who has been in office […]