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: Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) to serve as attorney general. Gaetz resigned from Congress days before an ethics investigation about him was due. Here’s why he is such a controversial pick.
DOGE: Trump announced he is appointing 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.