Who would DeSantis choose for Senate if Rubio joins Trump’s Cabinet?

Trump expected to name Marco Rubio for secretary of state Trump expected to name Marco Rubio for secretary of state 00:51 MIAMI – If President-elect Donald Trump selects Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Gov. Ron DeSantis would gain the power to appoint Rubio’s temporary Senate replacement. Rubio, who was re-elected to his six-year

What to know about Trump’s Cabinet as he forms team for his second term

What to know about Trump’s Cabinet as he forms team for his second term – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for major roles in his administration and Cabinet. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,

Trump expected to nominate Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his nominee for Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, two sources familiar with the transition discussions confirm to CBS News. CNN first reported the development, which comes as Trump makes a slew of announcements for nominations for top roles in

Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Washington — Lawmakers are returning to Washington Tuesday for a lame duck session after Republicans flipped the Senate and appear poised to hold onto control of the House after last week’s elections. The new Congress will be seated in January, and President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda is expected to be its central focus. Until then, Senate

Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste “methane fee” EPA is imposing

Washington — Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule being made final by the Biden administration. The Environmental Protection Agency rule follows through on a directive from Congress included in the 2022 climate law. The