Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National Intelligence in Trump’s first term. His confirmation hearing took place last week, during which he repeatedly said he would not hire or fire employees based on their political views.

Former U.S. senator from Florida Marco Rubio jumps into new role as secretary of state with flurry of phone calls, planned trip to Panama.

Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and proclamations during his first few days back in the White House.

Just hours after the president was sworn in, Marco Rubio became the first of Trump's picks to be confirmed by the Senate for the position of Secretary of State. WASHINGTON - Following his inauguration ceremony Monday, President Donald Trump released the full list of his cabinet appointees.

President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, Jan. 6, health policy and more.

President Donald Trump announced a slew of appointments in the White House Offices of Communications, Public Liaison, and Cabinet Affairs. Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich will manage these offices. Key appointments include Steven Cheung as Communications Director and Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary.

A former federal prosecutor and Texas Republican, Ratcliffe gained prominence as a congressman as a staunch defender of Trump.

Wealthy hedge fund executive Scott Bessent – whose confirmation hearing for treasury secretary is slated for Thursday – has hundreds of millions of dollars in assets and owns property from North Dakota to the Bahamas.

The 47th president issued a series of executive orders, saw his first Cabinet member confirmed and moved into the White House, all in a day's work.

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