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President Biden turns 82: Who are the oldest US presidents?
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Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
Gaetz met for hours behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.
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Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce
All three have been has been outspoken supporters of Trump, and McMahon and Lutnick have helped lead his transition team.
National Politics
What does an attorney general do?
President-elect Donald Trump recently nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general.
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No, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are not part of Trump's Cabinet
Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy would work from outside the government to offer the White House advice and guidance, meaning they would not be federal workers.
Education
Donald Trump wants to get rid of the Department of Education. How can that happen?
President-elect Donald Trump has long promised to eliminate the Education Department but was unable to do so during his first term.
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Biden tells Trump "welcome back" during Oval Office meeting
President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House Wednesday for a nearly two-hour meeting as part of the transition process.
National Politics
Trump taps former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
Gabbard represented Hawaii in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021 and ran for president in the Democratic primaries in 2020.
National Politics
Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Gaetz currently represents Florida's 1st District in the House of Representatives, an office he's held since 2017.
National Politics
Trump announces Musk, Ramaswamy will lead newly-created Department of Government Efficiency
Musk was a major part of Trump's reelection campaign effort, while Ramaswamy ran against Trump in the Republican primary before endorsing him.
National Politics
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Hegseth is a co-anchor of "Fox & Friends Weekends" and author of the book "The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free."
National Politics
What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff
Wiles is a native of New Jersey, the daughter of renowned the late NFL kicker and sportscaster Pat Summerall.
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