It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
The interim appointments, two in New York and one in Washington, signaled a break from past practice that reflects the importance of frontline prosecutors to the administration’s plans.
During her Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump’s pick for ambassador to the United Nations said she was willing to leverage U.S. contributions to force changes in pursuit of his “America First” agenda.
The first woman to lead a branch of the armed forces was relieved of command within 24 hours of President Trump’s inauguration.
The Florida senator becomes the United States’ 72nd chief diplomat, and the first Latino to hold the job.
The decision was an early salvo by the new administration against a military that President Trump has assailed for a variety of perceived offenses.
The departures are common when a transition takes place, but it is now happening more quickly and on a larger scale than under previous administrations, a U.S. official said.
The president-elect has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.
The department that the South Dakota governor seeks to lead will be critical to fulfilling the incoming administration’s promises to quickly crack down on immigration.
Scott Turner, a former pro football player and official during the first Trump administration, will make his case to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The former North Dakota governor is expected to face sharp questions about his ties to the oil and gas industry.