Trump staff picks come under scrutiny

Trump staff picks come under scrutiny – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions, including attorney general and secretary of defense, have come under intense scrutiny since their announcements. Cristian Benavides has the details. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for

Trump Appoints FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr as Agency Chair

The president-elect describes Carr as a great supporter of free speech. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday night made another appointment for his incoming administration, this time naming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr as agency chair. As one of the agency’s five Senate-confirmed commissioners, who serve staggered five-year terms, Carr is currently the senior

Challenger Overtakes Michelle Steel in Congressional Race by 36 Votes

Democratic challenger Derek Tran holds his first lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Sunday in the 45th Congressional District in California. SANTA ANA, Calif.—Democratic challenger Derek Tran holds his first lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Sunday in the 45th Congressional District race after trailing by as many as 11,363 votes. The consumer rights attorney