Department of Defense appointments by Donald Trump

Trump, Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem confirmed to Cabinet positions. Where do other Trump nominees stand?

So far, three people have been confirmed to Trump’s Cabinet: former Sen. Marco Rubio as the secretary of state, John Ratcliffe as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Senate confirms Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in rare weekend vote

The Senate confirmed Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday during a weekend vote, as Republicans overcame efforts by Democrats to delay the process by using procedural hurdles.

Trump, military

The Washington Post · 9h

New Trump orders on transgender troops, COVID and more expected on Hegseth's first day

A flurry of new executive orders from President Donald Trump are expected at the Pentagon as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth began his first day on the job

CNN on MSN · 5h

Trump expected to sign executive orders to reshape the military, including banning transgender troops

President Donald Trump on Monday is expected to sign three executive orders that would reshape the military, including banning transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces, gutting the military’s Diversity,

News Nation on MSN · 2h

Trump to reshape military with barrage of executive orders

President Donald Trump is expected to reshape the U.S. military with a raft of executive orders Monday, including banning transgender service members and ending diversity, equity and inclusion — or DEI — programs,

Trump, Inspectors General

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Some Senate Republicans Defend Trump's Firing of 17 Inspectors General

Several key U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's decision to fire independent government watchdogs across at least 17 federal agencies, even though the move ran afoul of federal law.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump fires independent inspectors general in Friday night purge

The watchdogs say the removals may be invalid for failing to comply with a 2022 law requiring a 30-day notification to Congress before removals.

CNN on MSN · 6h

Inspector general fired by Trump has a warning for Americans

President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks for the independent watchdog roles.

Trump, Iron Dome and US

Bloomberg on MSN · 2h

Trump Calls for ‘Iron Dome’ for US Homeland Missile Defense

President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order for a “next generation” defense shield to protect the US against ballistic missiles and other long-range attack.

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 52m

Trump plans executive orders on military and defense, including Iron Dome for US

US President Donald Trump plans to sign more defense-related executive orders soon, including one on an Iron Dome for the US, said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to The Hill. "There are more executive orders coming that we fully support.

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 2h

Trump proposes US defense modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome

Experts highlight logistical and strategic challenges in adapting the Iron Dome system for US homeland defense

Trump, executive orders

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

List: The executive orders, actions, and proclamations Trump has made as president

President Donald Trump issued a host of executive orders on his first day, aiming to reverse many of President Joe Biden’s policies and kick-start his own “America First” agenda. Here’s the rundown of the actions Trump took in his first hours,

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 9h

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.

News Nation on MSN · 22h

List: All of Trump’s executive orders on the economy

President Donald Trump started his second administration with a flurry of policy actions since returning to the White House on Jan. 20.

New York Magazine3d

Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: Schedule & How to Watch

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr.? Here’s the hearings schedule and list of who’s ...

Truthout2d

Senate Dems Still Have Tools to Fight Trump’s Appointees. Will They Use Them?

Democrats will have to cohere around a unified strategy if they want to have any chance at blocking Trump’s worst picks.

Check full list of Trump's Cabinet picks and major White House appointments

As Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, Republicans will have a majority in the Senate. This means that his ...

Al Jazeera on MSN6h

Fact check: Trump’s first-week immigration orders – what are the effects?

Trump enacted controversial immigration plans in his first week back. What are the short and long-term effects?

The Latest: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in victory for Trump

President Donald Trump is heading into the fifth day of his second term in office, striving to remake the traditional ...

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Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not ...

Trump boasts first week executive order wins in Las Vegas and pledges ‘no tax on tips’: Live updates

Before Trump spoke in Las Vegas, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security ...

Trump spends first week building a framework for his mass deportations vow

Active-duty troops on the border, deportation flights, more manpower and a slew of executive orders are sending a message ...

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