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Trump picks loyalists President Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump at the White House today as Trump continues to quickly assemble his cabinet.
Trump picked Mike Waltz, a Florida congressman with hawkish views on China and Iran, as his national security adviser.
He is expected to name Marco Rubio, the Florida senator, as his secretary of state. Rubio viciously criticized Trump during the 2016 campaign but has since ingratiated himself and become a foreign policy adviser.
Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, was named the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee has been a loyal ally, but comes to the crucial post with no experience as an overseas diplomat at a time of crisis in the Middle East. Here are some other key people in Trump’s administration.
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The latest batch of appointments came as the judge overseeing Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan put a hold on the proceedings, including the sentencing.
More on Trump Senate Republicans chose John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as the party’s leader, rejecting Trump’s pick, Rick Scott.
Trump said he would nominate Representative Matt Gaetz, who was investigated for human trafficking, to be his attorney general.
Both of Trump’s nominees to serve as envoys to the Middle East have signaled strong support for Israel.
On the campaign trail, Trump proposed shutting down the Department of Education. But is that possible?
Control of the House of Representatives remains unclear, though analysts say Republicans are favored to win a narrow majority.
The worlds of fashion and wine are bracing for Trump’s promise to raise tariffs.
Here is a list of Trump’s cabinet nominations. Follow our live updates on the Trump transition.
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