The promotion of a three-star general who was part of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has been paused by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, three sources familiar with the move confirmed to CBS News Saturday. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers and allies. The nomination must be confirmed by the Senate, which will be controlled by Republicans
Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to make nominations to key posts in his incoming administration. On Friday, Trump made choices for treasury secretary, CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general, among others. Here’s what to know about the flurry of announcements.
Impact of Trump’s victory on foreign policy What Trump’s win could mean for NATO, Ukraine and the Middle East 04:26 President-elect Donald Trump and the head of NATO have met for talks on global security, the military alliance said Saturday. In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary Friday to lead the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author who opposed vaccine mandates and some other public health measures during the coronavirus pandemic. Makary, a Johns Hopkins University professor, is the latest in a string of Trump nominees who have declared the U.S. health
Trump “hush money” sentencing delayed indefinitely as transition plans continue – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump has selected hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary with the hopes of boosting the president-elect’s tarrif’s plan. Trump also got some good news Friday about his “hush money” case. Ed O’Keefe and Margaret Brennan
Who will Trump pick for remaining spots? Who will Trump pick for 4 remaining Cabinet positions? 03:29 President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the Labor Department. The Oregon House member who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month received strong backing from union members in her