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Senate confirms Alex Acosta as Donald Trump’s secretary of labor
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Alex Acosta as Labor secretary, filling out President Donald Trump's Cabinet as he approaches his 100th day in office.
The...
Donald Trump says White House ‘fine-tuned machine,’ despite turmoil
Donald Trump mounted an aggressive defense of his young presidency Thursday, lambasting reports that his campaign advisers had inappropriate contact with Russian officials and...
Andrew Puzder withdrawal stark example of rough start for Trump WH
President Donald Trump plans to announce a new labor secretary nominee a day after his original pick, Andrew Puzder, abruptly withdrew from consideration.
Trump scheduled...
Andrew Puzder withdraws nomination for labor secretary
Andrew Puzder says he is withdrawing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary.
The fast food executive says in a statement provided to The...
Labor nominee Andrew Puzder expected to withdraw
According to sources close to the White House, Donald Trumps' Department of Labor nominee Andrew Puzder is preparing to withdraw his nomination.
Puzder's alleged decision...
Labor secretary nominee Andrew Puzder’s company outsourced jobs
The fast-food empire run by President Donald Trump's pick for Labor secretary outsourced its technology department to the Philippines, a move that runs counter...
Sean Spicer says 20 percent tax on Mexican imports just an...
The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times EST):
4:50 p.m.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer now says slapping a 20 percent tax on imports...
Week 1: Cabinet picks contradict Donald Trump stands on some issues
The lack of fireworks surrounding Senate consideration of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks may reflect a slew of statements his choices have made contradicting...
Donald Trump picks fast food executive Andrew Puzder for Labor
President-elect Donald Trump plans to add another wealthy business person and elite donor to his Cabinet, saying he would nominate fast-food executive Andrew Puzder...