Trump tests Congress with bold cabinet nominations
After a sweeping victory, Donald Trump hurdles Congress to back his Cabinet picks including Matt Gaetz and Kennedy Jr. The GOP faces a first major test as Senate and House leaders weigh confirmations amid claims of possible cabinet clashes and a desire to avoid a rubber stamp in this new era.
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D-Nl
House Intelligence Committee
Burgum to Lead New U S Energy Council under Trump
President elect Donald Trump named North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department and to chair a newly created National Energy Council. The panel will span energy permitting, production, generation, transport, and regulation across agencies and sit on the National Security Council. Burgum's role aims to push U S energy dominance, boost private investment, and reduce regulations amid a broader push against Biden climate policies. Burgum, 68, has been North Dakota governor since 2016.
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Kennedy outlined priorities as HHS secretary nominee
President-elect Trump selected Robert F Kennedy Jr to head Health and Human Services, a vast agency shaping Medicare Medicaid and ACA programs. Kennedy proposes vaccine safety studies, questioning CDC schedules while opposing fluoride in water and pushing food policy changes to curb ultra processed foods, while criticizing FDA nutritionists and seeking reforms.
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