Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National Intelligence in Trump’s first term. His confirmation hearing took place last week, during which he repeatedly said he would not hire or fire employees based on their political views.

Loeffler is a top donor to Trump who served for a time as a U.S. senator from Georgia. She was appointed to the seat by Gov. Brian Kemp and served from 2020 to January 2021, when she lost a special election. She was chief executive of Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform. She will appear before the Small Business Committee.

Lindsey Graham is fully aware that Donald Trump inspectors general purge was illegal — he just doesn’t care. The senator appeared on Meet the Press on Sunday and discussed the president’s firing of 17 crucial department watchdogs in the middle of the night, when the law states that they require a 30-day advance notice before being terminated.

Former U.S. senator from Florida Marco Rubio jumps into new role as secretary of state with flurry of phone calls, planned trip to Panama.

Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and proclamations during his first few days back in the White House.

President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, Jan. 6, health policy and more.

Just hours after the president was sworn in, Marco Rubio became the first of Trump's picks to be confirmed by the Senate for the position of Secretary of State. WASHINGTON - Following his inauguration ceremony Monday, President Donald Trump released the full list of his cabinet appointees.

President Donald Trump announced a slew of appointments in the White House Offices of Communications, Public Liaison, and Cabinet Affairs. Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich will manage these offices. Key appointments include Steven Cheung as Communications Director and Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary.

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More hearings have been scheduled for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, marking a significant week ahead for some of his more controversial picks.