Trump dismissed two of the three Democrats on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, JOCELYN SAMUELS and CHARLOTTE BURROWS, and removed the EEOC’s general counsel, KARLA GILBRIDE, who oversaw civil actions against employers, including on discrimination claims from LGBTQ+ and pregnant workers.
President Trump’s cabinet picks have assets worth at least $1.5 billion. Here’s how each cabinet member made their wealth.
Donald Trump's second administration features highly wealthy individuals in key cabinet roles, including Elon Musk leading the Department of Governmen
Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets. By Ana Swanson and Maureen Farrell Ana Swanson reported from Washington, and Maureen ...
Howard Lutnick, the billionaire financial executive named by President Trump to head the Commerce Department, has agreed to divest his holdings in a range of business interests, including stepping ...
Howard Lutnick, whom Trump tapped for Commerce secretary, purchased a $25 million home; and Scott Bessent, whom Trump chose for Treasury secretary, is on the hunt, according to the Wall Street ...
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary Thursday in a 79-18 vote, with the majority of Senate Democrats joining every Republican in the chamber. Burgum, a
When North Dakota's petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to Gov. Doug Burgum. The two-term Republican, now President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department,
Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.? Here’s the hearings schedule and list of who’s been confirmed.
President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) as his nominee for secretary of homeland security on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security ...
The Senate has confirmed five members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet since he assumed office on Jan. 20, with five more ready for floor action in the coming days. The pace is faster than in 2017, the first time Trump had Republican control of Washington. By this point in his first term, only two were confirmed.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel testify before Senate committees on Capitol Hill Thursday as urgency builds to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations.