Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz being attorney general.
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Trump picks Matthew Whitaker for ambassador to NATO
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Matthew Whitaker as his ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which Trump has long criticized for taking advantage of U.S. defense spending.
Americans Worry About Transfer Of Power: 'We Need Our Country To Come Together'
As President Trump still refuses to concede, some Americans are fearful he's trampling democratic norms, while others trust the election process but fear lasting political extremism.
Biden COVID Adviser Says Restrictions Should Be More Of A 'Dial,' Less Of A 'Switch'
Dr. Vivek Murthy, co-chair of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus advisory board, says past lockdowns functioned like a "blunt axe" that led to spotty compliance and "little public health gain."
Wilbur Ross: The Best Commerce Secretary Pick Dems Could Hope For?
He's a billionaire respected by organized labor and Trump's pick for secretary of commerce. But Wilbur Ross Jr. still has left-wing critics who see him as a vulture capitalist.
What We Know About Rex Tillerson, Trump's Pick For Secretary Of State
President-elect Donald Trump, in a statement early this morning, announced his intention to nominate the ExxonMobil chairman and CEO to become the country's top diplomat.
Reports: Donald Trump Taps Rick Perry To Head Agency He Once Forgot
The president-elect has tapped Rick Perry to run the Department of Energy, multiple outlets are reporting. It's the agency Perry couldn't remember in his famous "Oops" moment.
Trump Supporters to Detractors: 'Pull Up Your Panties' And Stop Whining
Despite skepticism of Trump — and losing the popular vote — his supporters say it's time to move on and trust the president-elect to figure things out. They're willing to give him a very long leash.
Trump Transition Asks Energy Dept. Which Employees Work On Climate Change
The president-elect's team has sent 74 questions to the federal agency, including many about climate-change-focused personnel and programs. The department's lawyers are examining the request.
A Washington Transition For Trump, And For The Rest Of Us
For many who had thought they knew what to expect — either from the election itself or from a prospective Trump presidency — this is a time of transition to reality.