Trump's cabinet picks: Who's been nominated so far and what's still open?
President-elect Donald Trump has kept Washington on its toes this week with a rapid-fire of Cabinet nominations, some of whom have raised more than a few eyebrows.
President-elect Donald Trump has kept Washington on its toes this week with a rapid-fire of Cabinet nominations, some of whom have raised more than a few eyebrows.
Chicago mayor to attend fallen officer?s funeral despite family?s objections
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that his family doesn't want him in attendance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that his family doesn't want him in attendance.
Pete Hegseth was flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat,' AP reports
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, was flagged by a fellow service member as a potential “Insider Threat" over a tattoo linked to far-right groups, AP reports.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, was flagged by a fellow service member as a potential “Insider Threat" over a tattoo linked to far-right groups, AP reports.
Trump names Karoline Leavitt to serve as White House press secretary
Karoline Leavitt, 27, will be the youngest ever to hold the role.
Karoline Leavitt, 27, will be the youngest ever to hold the role.
Biden meets with leaders of South Korea, Japan over concerns about North Korea
North Korea's military is a key concern as President Biden sat down with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The nation's growing alliance with Russia and its decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine could perhaps even tip the balance in the war.
North Korea's military is a key concern as President Biden sat down with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The nation's growing alliance with Russia and its decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine could perhaps even tip the balance in the war.
Chicago mayor will attend fallen officer?s funeral despite claims that family doesn?t want him there
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that the family wants him to stay away.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that the family wants him to stay away.
Trump’s cabinet picks spark criticism from Illinois political leaders: 'Totally unqualified'
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are being criticized by many of Illinois' senior Democratic leaders, but Republicans are also raising concerns, particularly about the choice for attorney general.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are being criticized by many of Illinois' senior Democratic leaders, but Republicans are also raising concerns, particularly about the choice for attorney general.
'Totally unqualified': Durbin reacts to Trump's cabinet picks
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Friday spoke out about President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Friday spoke out about President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump moves in
The Biden administration is working to finalize actions on key policies before President-elect Donald Trump makes his transition to the White House for a second term in office. Here is what we know.
The Biden administration is working to finalize actions on key policies before President-elect Donald Trump makes his transition to the White House for a second term in office. Here is what we know.
LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Trump's cabinet nominations: Who's picked and what's still open?
The president-elect is adding nominees to his cabinet as he prepares for another stint in the White House. Here’s what you need to know.
The president-elect is adding nominees to his cabinet as he prepares for another stint in the White House. Here’s what you need to know.
Paris on Politics: Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a on Trump's border plans
Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a weighs in on President-elect Trump's mass deportation plans and how it can impact Chicago.
Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a weighs in on President-elect Trump's mass deportation plans and how it can impact Chicago.
Texas border county voted Republican for first time in a century
President-elect Donald Trump flipped a border county that hadn't voted Republican in more than 100 years.
President-elect Donald Trump flipped a border county that hadn't voted Republican in more than 100 years.
'Devastating loss for Mayor Johnson': Aldermen sound off after rejecting property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Durbin reacts to Gaetz's resignation from House: 'Raises serious questions'
Sen. Dick Durbin has spoken out after Trump's choice for attorney general resigned from the House.
Sen. Dick Durbin has spoken out after Trump's choice for attorney general resigned from the House.
Chicago City Council strikes down proposed property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the media Thursday afternoon shortly after the city council unanimously struck down his proposed property tax increase.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the media Thursday afternoon shortly after the city council unanimously struck down his proposed property tax increase.
Trump taps allies for Cabinet positions
President-elect Donald Trump continued to make selections for his new Cabinet, nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take charge of the the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known skeptic of vaccines, joins Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, who is facing investigations for sexual misconduct.
President-elect Donald Trump continued to make selections for his new Cabinet, nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take charge of the the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known skeptic of vaccines, joins Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, who is facing investigations for sexual misconduct.
Chicago City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Johnson's property tax proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.