The Trump Cabinet
Check out CQ's Trump Tracker , following actions the new president takes on top commitments. We're tracking legislative and executive actions toward fulfilling campaign promises Following are reports on the Trump administration's nominees to fill key department and agency posts, as well as other news on the new White House team. All major department and Cabinet-level picks were filled by April 27.
Overview
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Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary: Sonny Perdue (Confirmed April 24)
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Budget and Economy
OMB Director: Rep. Mick Mulvaney (confirmed Feb. 16)
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Commerce and Trade
Commerce Secretary: Wilbur Ross (confirmed Feb. 27)
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Defense and Intelligence
Defense Secretary: Gen. James Mattis, above (confirmed Jan. 20)
CIA Director: Mike Pompeo (confirmed Jan. 23)
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Education
Education Secretary: Betsy DeVos (confirmed Feb. 7)
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Energy
Energy Secretary: Former Gov. Rick Perry (confirmed March 2)
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Ethics
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Health and Human Services
HHS Secretary: Tom Price (confirmed Feb. 10)
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FDA Nominee Gives Cautious Answers to Questions About Conflicts April 25 FDA Nominee Faces Questions on Industry Ties and Opioid Issue April 5 FDA Nominee's Vast Public Record Hints at Views on Major Issues April 3 FDA Nominee Addresses Conflicts as Panel Sets Hearing March 29 Senate Confirms Verma as CMS Administrator March 13 Trump Picks Scott Gottlieb to Lead FDA March 10 Senate Advances Verma Nomination to Lead Medicare, Medicaid March 9 Senate May Vote This Week on CMS Nomination March 7 Finance Poised to Move CMS Nominee Over Democratic Objections March 1 Price's Close Ties With the Hill Could Speed Action Feb. 10 Price Confirmed as HHS Secretary Feb. 10 HHS Nominee Likely to Be Confirmed Over Democratic Objections Feb. 8 CMS Chief Nomination Is Advancing in Vetting Process, HHS Says Feb. 7 Republicans Advance Price Nomination for HHS in Senate Feb. 2 Hatch Remains Intent on Moving HHS Nomination to Full Senate Jan. 31 Finance Markup of HHS, Treasury Nominations Delayed Jan. 31 Price Says States Should Save to Combat Health Risks Like Zika Jan. 30 Price Backs Shifting Control of Health Funds to States Jan. 24 Senate Finance Uncovers Stock, Tax Issues for HHS Nominee Price Jan. 23 HHS Nominee Price, Staff Aided Donors in Battles With Agencies Jan. 20 HHS Nominee Price, Staff Aided Donors in Battles With Agencies Jan. 18 Collins to Stay at Helm of NIH, Says Agency Official Jan. 18 Price Faces Tough Questions on Stock Trading, Health Care Law Jan. 18 Democrats Unsuccessfully Seek Delay in HHS Hearing Jan. 17 Price To Divest Stock, Drop AMA Post if Confirmed as HHS Chief Jan. 12 Price To Divest Stock, Drop AMA Post if Confirmed as HHS Chief Jan. 12 Alexander: HHS Secretary Confirmation Not Likely Until February Jan. 11 NIH: Trump Fuels Speculation by Meeting With Lawmaker, NIH Director Jan. 11 Schumer Seeks Inquiry Into HHS Nominee's Health Stock Trades Jan. 5 Price Found Democratic Allies on Bills Benefiting Doctors Dec. 27 HHS Nominee Price's Past Drug Stock Trading Draws Criticism Dec. 21 Collins to Continue to Lead NIH if Selected by Trump Dec. 16 Schumer Escalates Battle Over Price as HHS Nominee Dec. 7 Harris Floated as Possible Director Dec. 1 Trump Picks Tom Price for HHS Secretary Nov. 29
Homeland Security
DHS Secretary: Gen. John Kelly (confirmed Jan. 20)
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Housing and Urban Development
HUD Secretary: Dr. Ben Carson (confirmed March 2)
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Interior and Environment
Interior Secretary: Rep. Ryan Zinke, above (confirmed March 1)
EPA Administrator: Scott Pruitt (confirmed Feb. 17)
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Justice Department
Attorney General: Jeff Sessions (confirmed Jan. 8)
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Labor
Labor Secretary: Alexander Acosta (Confirmed April 27; previous nominee Andrew Puzder withdrew Feb. 15)
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State
Secretary of State: Rex Tillerson (confirmed Feb. 1)
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Transportation
DOT Secretary: Elaine Chao (Confirmed Jan. 31)
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Treasury
Treasury Secretary: Steven Mnuchin (confirmed Feb. 13)
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Veterans Affairs
VA Secretary: Dr. David J. Shulkin (confirmed Feb. 13)
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