How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
by The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.
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Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate.
Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Linda McMahon, Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Linda McMahon, who ran World Wrestling Entertainment for decades, was accused in the lawsuit of not preventing one of the organization’s employees from victimizing children …
JD Vance Courts Senators With Matt Gaetz, Controversial Cabinet Pick
Vice President-elect JD Vance was on Capitol Hill with Matt Gaetz, the former representative whom President-elect Donald J. Trump wants as his attorney general.
Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education Secretary Pick, Has a Short Résumé Related to Schools
Linda McMahon is known for her many years in the wrestling world. Though her education experience is more limited than previous secretaries, she has embraced …
Trump Stands by Defense Pick Who Says Encounter With Woman Was Not Sexual Assault
A detailed memo sent to the Trump transition team claims the incident occurred when Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary, spoke …
Trump’s Pick for Pentagon Paid an Accuser but Denies It Was Sexual Assault
The Trump transition team was only recently alerted to the payment by Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for secretary of defense.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense, Faced Sexual Assault Claim in 2017
A complaint involving Pete Hegseth was filed with the police in Monterey, Calif., but it led to no charges, according to public records and Mr. …
Lawmakers Demand Ethics Report on Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General Pick
Republicans and Democrats alike insisted that the findings of the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating the Florida Republican for years over sexual misconduct …
What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary
The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during …