The Cabinet

President Trump arrives back at the White House on Monday after spending the weekend in Florida. The president has struggled to get his Cabinet appointees through the Senate in part because Senate Democrats have continued to delay the process.

Despite Recent Additions, Trump Cabinet Still Emptier Than Predecessors'

2:20pm February 09, 2017

by Tamara Keith

The Senate confirmation process for President Trump's Cabinet picks has been unusually slow. Trump blames Democrats; Democrats say they are pushing back against "unqualified" nominees.

Rep. Michael Pompeo, R-Kan., is sworn in on Capitol Hill Jan. 12, before testifying at his confirmation hearing as CIA director before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Pompeo was confirmed by the full Senate Monday night.

The Status Of Trump's Cabinet: Where Everyone Is In The Process And How It Works

5:00am January 24, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president's CIA director was confirmed by the Senate Monday night. But Trump's Cabinet is still pretty thin at this point. Here's the status of his other nominees.

Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., is President-elect Donald Trump's choice as budget director.

Politics & Government

Trump Announces Nomination Of S.C.'s Mulvaney To Head Budget Office

9:23am December 17, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Rep. Mick Mulvaney is a prominent member of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of around 40 conservatives that grew out of the Tea Party movement.

President-elect Donald Trump is filling out his Cabinet with a lot of people who have spoken out against the missions of the agencies they are set to lead.

Trump's Cabinet Picks 'Take The Establishment And Shake It Upside Down'

9:32pm December 13, 2016

by Tamara Keith

As the president-elect has named his Cabinet picks, in the realm of domestic policy, it's clear he's aiming for a dramatic shift from the Obama administration and tradition.

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Adviser Steven Mnuchin arrives at Trump Tower in New York on Nov. 17.

Trump Picks Steve Mnuchin To Lead Treasury Department

9:31am November 30, 2016

by John Ydstie

Mnuchin is a hedge fund CEO and longtime Wall Street banker. His involvement in the spike in foreclosures following the housing market's crash could complicate his confirmation.