Trump reveals lineup of picks for second term posts
President-elect Don ald Trump names a roster of choices for top posts aimed at loyalty and an image shift. Rubio as secretary of state and Gaetz as attorney general are among the names, with Hicks, Noem, Ratcliffe, Kennedy Jr., Duffy, Collins and Burgum also in consideration for key cabinet roles and senior government posts.
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North Dakota
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Whitaker viewed as Trump NATO envoy amid defense spending focus
The piece notes Whitaker and allies stressing 2 percent GDP defense spending by NATO members while detailing his background as a U.S. attorney, business owner, and former acting attorney general. It covers praise from Sen. Joni Ernst, past roles under Trump, and context on NATO leadership expectations and history.
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