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Nov 23, 2024 • 48min

Trump Names Scott Bessent For Treasury Secretary

Donald Trump’s latest cabinet picks are dropping by the minute. We look at who he is placing at critical posts and how one of the fiercest battles that was playing out at Palm Beach just came to an end. Plus, after tapping RFK Jr. to the top federal health role in the government, Trump has made his picks to run the FDA, CDC, and to serve as the United States surgeon general. We take a look at their resumes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 22, 2024 • 48min

Trump Considering Dramatic FBI Shakeup

Donald Trump has announced his new pick for attorney general hours after Matt Gaetz’s sudden withdrawal. Plus, Trump has been planning for months to fire FBI Director Christopher Wray even though Wray’s term doesn’t end until 2027. Sources say one idea being floated now is Trump naming Mike Rogers, a former FBI special agent and former Michigan congressman who just narrowly lost a Senate race, as the FBI director.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2024 • 49min

House GOP Blocks Gaetz Ethics Report Release

A source who was in the room when House Republicans blocked the release of the ethics report on Matt Gaetz joins to discuss. The report which is threatening to derail Gaetz’s confirmation remains under wraps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2024 • 48min

Trump Picks Dr. Oz To Oversee Medicare & Medicaid Agency

The podcast dives into the controversial nomination of Dr. Oz to oversee healthcare coverage for millions, questioning his medical credentials. It also highlights the political maneuvers surrounding Trump's cabinet appointments, revealing tensions and loyalty dynamics. Further, discussions unfold on the implications of rapid selections within the administration, Elon Musk's potential conflicts of interest, and the evolving landscape of transgender rights in Congress, showcasing the intersection of politics, media, and social issues.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 48min

NYT: Trump Admits AG Pick Matt Gaetz May Not Be Confirmed

The conversations are buzzing about the latest fight to shape Donald Trump’s administration. We have new reporting about how the president-elect is struggling with one of the biggest decisions he has left. His treasury secretary will be in charge of spending your tax dollars and carrying out some of Trump’s most ambitious plans. Several sources say there is intense infighting behind the scenes as Trump is searching for a big name but, so far, is coming up short.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 16, 2024 • 48min

Transition Team Still Has Not Signed Required Agreements

New reporting on concerns inside Trump’s team after they were caught off guard by a sexual assault allegation made against the president-elect’s pick to lead the Pentagon. Plus, we speak with a source who worked inside the first Trump administration. Also, Elon Musk is now hiring for the Department of Government Efficiency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 15, 2024 • 48min

Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. For HHS Secretary

Moments ago, President-elect Trump just wrapped up his remarks, speaking at his Mar-a-Lago club where the room is filled with several of the people just named to his incoming cabinet. This included one of his most controversial picks, RFK Jr. whom Trump has chosen to be the nation's health secretary despite how the vaccine skeptic has no medical degree or public health experience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 14, 2024 • 48min

Sources: Trump Considering Todd Blanche As Deputy Attorney General

Trump is back and so is the shock and drama that follows him. His latest cabinet picks are sending shockwaves trough Capitol Hill. Trump is naming Matt Gaetz to be America’s next attorney general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2024 • 48min

Trump Still Wrestling With Who To Pick For Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his major picks for big cabinet positions including Army veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to become the next secretary of defense. He has now been chosen to head one of the most sprawling and critical positions in the federal government yet he has no prior government experience according to sources.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 12, 2024 • 49min

Source: Trump Likely To Pick Marco Rubio For Secretary of State

The announcements for who Trump will surround himself with in a second term are seemingly coming in by the minute. A source is confirming that Trump is likely to pick Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be the next secretary of state. It is not clear if a formal offer has been extended to Rubio yet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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