Trump’s V.A. Pick Says He’ll Protect Veterans’ Ability to Seek Outside Care
Doug Collins, chosen by President Trump to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, does not have a traditional résumé for V.A. secretary, but he fits the mold of a Trump loyalist.
Maine doctors call on Sen. Collins to oppose RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary
A group of Maine physicians is calling on Sen. Susan Collins to reject Robert F Kennedy Jr. as Department of Health and Human Services Secretary.
Key members of the Trump administration face Senate confirmation. Track their progress here
As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be approved.
Boosting AI at the VA
The VA has been investing in AI infrastructure for some time now. In 2019, it launched the National Artificial Intelligence Institute. In December, the agency released an inventory documenting more than 230 uses of AI in its health systems.
Group of Maine doctors urge Sen. Collins to vote against RFK Jr. nomination
"We wish for a leader at the DHHS who will join us in supporting evidence-based science and life-saving medicine; RFK Jr. represents none of these goals,” said Dr. Mary White, a
When Are Pam Bondi, RFK Jr. Senate Confirmation Votes? Full Schedule
Some of Trump's more controversial picks for Cabinet positions are set to face the Senate for confirmation hearings this week.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet. The vote was unanimous.
How Trump's top administration picks reflect broad geographic diversity
A USA TODAY review of almost 100 of the administration's top hires shows nearly half of states could have a representative in the second Trump term.
Here are the acting department heads in Trump’s second term
President Trump is tapping a number of officials to serve as acting department heads as he waits for the Senate to confirm his Cabinet nominees. While some acting heads will only serve for a short
Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed,
Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by unanimously confirming Marco Rubio to be secretary of State.
Senate races to confirm Rubio and other Trump nominees after inauguration
Republicans and Democrats were in talks to reach an agreement to allow swift confirmation of Marco Rubio as Donald Trump's secretary of state.