cabinet secretaries

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen shakes hands with President Trump in El Centro, Calif., on April 5 after he arrived to visit the border wall between the United States and Mexico.

An Acting Government For The Trump Administration

5:01am April 09, 2019

by Brian Naylor

Kirstjen Nielsen's departure from the Department of Homeland Security means that 15 of President Trump's Cabinet-level appointments have departed, a number far higher than in previous administrations.

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.

The Richest Administration In History Just Got Richer

11:23am December 20, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President-elect Trump has selected billionaire businessman Vincent Viola to be Army secretary. Like other wealthy nominees, Viola could qualify for a tax break if he is forced to sell investments.

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Trump Says Retired Gen. Mattis Is His Choice To Lead Pentagon

11:22pm December 01, 2016

by Tom Bowman

Speaking to a crowd in Cincinnati where he celebrated his win in Ohio, Trump compared Mattis to World War II Gen. George S. Patton and said a formal announcement of his nomination would come Monday.

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Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane was seen visiting Trump Tower earlier this week; he tells NPR that he declined an offer to become Defense Secretary.

Ret. Army Gen. Jack Keane Says He Declined Offer To Be Defense Secretary

1:06pm November 20, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Retired four-star general Jack Keane tells NPR that he declined Trump's offer for personal reasons — and that he recommended retired generals James Mattis and David Petraeus for the job.

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The Treasury secretary is among the many economy-related Cabinet posts Donald Trump must fill.

Shaping Trumponomics: These Names Are Being Floated For Cabinet Posts

7:16pm November 15, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

President-elect Donald Trump must quickly fill government departments with leaders who can help give shape to his economic vision. His transition team is considering a number of candidates.