Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican, as his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the plans confirmed to CBS News. The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making. The role
Trump begins filling out administration positions – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and what the appointments could mean. View CBS News In
Trump taps Tom Homan for “border czar” – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his “border czar.” Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the potential deportation of millions of people. Ed O’Keefe reports. View CBS News In Be
Waves of U.S. Capitol riot defendants are citing Donald Trump’s election in requests to delay their criminal prosecutions because of his public pledge to pardon some of the people convicted of crimes on Jan. 6, 2021. In court filings reviewed by CBS News, defense attorneys asked federal judges in Washington, D.C., to postpone proceedings
Rep. Moulton stands by comments on trans athletes Rep. Moulton stands by comments on trans athletes 02:12 BOSTON – Rep. Seth Moulton is defending controversial remarks that he made about transgender athletes in the wake of the presidential election. President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign spent millions on anti-trans political ads this fall. The Massachusetts Congressman told The New York
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
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