What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff

Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position. Calling her “tough, smart, innovative…, universally admired and respected,” Trump credited her with helping him win both the 2024 and 2016 elections. File: Chris

Lee Zeldin chosen to be Trump’s EPA administrator

Trump begins to fill Cabinet Trump begins to fill Cabinet positions as he prepares for a second term 04:03 Washington — Former Rep. Lee Zeldin is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.  In a statement, Trump said the former New York congressman has “very strong legal background” and “will ensure fair and

What is a “czar?” Trump wants his people in place — and fast

President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that he’s appointing a “border czar,” former Immigrations and Customs Enforcement director and immigration hardliner Tom Homan, to join his administration. Homan, however, may not be the only such “czar” in the Trump administration.  “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom

Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader

Washington — As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on new leadership for the upcoming Congress, President-elect Donald Trump is already weighing in with demands for the new majority leader regarding his Cabinet.  After a decisive victory in the 2024 elections, Trump is returning to the White House with a GOP-led Senate at his side.

Trump expected to name Stephen Miller White House deputy chief of staff for policy

Examining Trump’s deportation pledge Breaking down Trump’s deportation pledge 06:44 President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Stephen Miller as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, according to two sources familiar with the planning process.  Miller worked in the White House during Trump’s first term, advising and crafting the administration’s strict immigration policies.