Trump’s second presidency
Follow live updates on the transition to President-elect Donald Trump’s presidency. We’re tracking the people Trump has picked or is considering to fill his Cabinet. Here’s what a second Trump presidency could mean for America.
Foreign policy: Trump tapped Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) as his nominee for secretary of state. Here’s a look at Rubio’s foreign policy views and what Trump’s election means for key global issues.
Health: Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Here are some of his planned priorities, from vaccines to raw milk.
Justice Department: After former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) withdrew his bid to be Trump’s attorney general, Trump announced that he plans to nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to the Cabinet role.
DOGE: Trump announced he is tapping Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the “Department of Government Efficiency,” a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation. Here’s what we know about DOGE and the history of government efficiency commissions.