FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 12 | History Defined

Trump cabinet picks shaped by new power centers in his orbit

Boris Epshteyn, Susie Wiles and JD Vance hold outsized influence in the president-elect’s administration selections

The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2024

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

President-elect Donald Trump's transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks."

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Breaking norms, Trump signs transition memorandum with Biden White House

US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.

Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024

Democrats should stop mocking Trump’s ground game and start learning from it

Cable ads and bussed-in volunteers don’t cut it any more. If the party wants to win, it must engage voters in a collective push for change

The Guardian - US · Nov 25, 2024

Don Jr emerges as most influential figure in Trump’s transition team

President-elect’s eldest son is currently the most influential voice in his ear as he picks personnel to steer the incoming administration, according to a report

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Former White House Chiefs Of Staff Offer Advice To Incoming Chief

Former White House chiefs of staff gathered for a dinner to offer guidance to incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a tradition of mentorship and support.

Top News · Nov 21, 2024

Hegseth faced sexual assault claim

Police in California confirmed reports that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth was accused in 2017 of sexual assault

Salon · Nov 15, 2024

Trump’s Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth ‘faced sexual misconduct claims investigated by police’

Donald Trump announced he’s picking the Fox News host for defense secretary on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

Loyalty trumps everything – what we know about the 47th president-elect’s cabinet

Of 44 people who served in Donald Tump’s cabinet during his first administration, only four endorsed him for the presidency in 2024. As he told influential podcaster Joe Rogan days before the election, his biggest mistake was to appoint “disloyal people”.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

Republicans Complete Power Takeover With House Majority

The Republican Party has won a majority in the US House of Representatives, media projected Wednesday, completing their clean sweep of Congress, which will hand President-elect Donald Trump vast legislative power.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024