Who are Trump’s Cabinet picks? Here’s every name so far

President-elect Donald Trump has assembled his core Cabinet, and the nominees share a common theme: loyalists.
In the weeks since winning the election, the soon-to-be 47th president of the United States has announced who he wants in nearly every key role – a team to steer and execute his policies.
The Cabinet comprises the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments, the majority of which require Senate confirmation (a vetting process that Trump may seek to sidestep through recess appointments). And one pick — former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was Trump’s choice for attorney general — has already withdrawn over sex trafficking allegations.
Here’s a look at who Trump has named for his second administration, and why some selections are controversial.

What Trump’s economic appointments tell us about his second-term agenda. Watch the segment in the player above.
The treasury secretary is the country’s chief financial officer, responsible for making recommendations on both domestic and international financial policies, including those involving taxes and the economy. The secretary also manages U.S. debt.

What Trump’s national security picks signal about his foreign policy plans. Watch the segment in the player above.
The secretary of state is the country’s top diplomat and the president’s “chief foreign affairs adviser.”

Why Trump’s nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for national intelligence director is controversial. Watch the segment in the player above.
The president’s top intelligence adviser oversees all 18 of the nation’s intelligence agencies.

How Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department could reshape the agency. Watch the segment in the player above.
The secretary is the Defense Department’s chief policymaker and adviser.

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The attorney general is a chief adviser on legal matters and oversees the Department of Justice, which includes the FBI, DEA, Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Attorneys, among other operations.
The labor secretary oversees the nation’s laws and regulations that address workplace conditions, as well as wages, unemployment benefits, among other work-related services.
The commerce secretary oversees the agency tasked with promoting the nation’s economic growth, and would be responsible for implementing some of Trump’s campaign pledges, including some of the steeper tariffs he’s touted.
The department includes the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Who are Trump’s initial picks for his foreign policy and national security teams? Watch the segment above.
The Homeland Security secretary oversees a sprawling department that oversees border and immigration enforcement, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Secret Service, among other public safety agencies.
With more than 230,000 employees and around a $62 billion budget, DHS is the third-largest Cabinet department in the U.S. government.
The head of the Central Intelligence Agency oversees efforts to collect and analyze foreign intelligence that help the president and other government heads make policy decisions around national security. The CIA director reports to the director of national intelligence.

Why has Kennedy’s nomination sparked concern among public health experts? Watch the segment above.
The Department of Health and Human Services works to promote public health and prevent disease. It oversees drug, vaccine and food safety at the Food and Drug Administration, as well as medical research at the National Institutes of Health and health care programs through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The head of the Department of Agriculture manages public policy on food, nutrition, agriculture, natural resources and rural development. The USDA also oversees the U.S. Forest Service and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.
The head of the Department of Transportation oversees federal transportation policy, improvements and safety, along with agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The VA secretary oversees the nation’s largest integrated health care network, which includes 1,255 facilities that serve 9 million enrolled veterans annually. The VA also maintains more than 150 national cemeteries.
The head of the Department of the Interior oversees about 500 million acres of public land and the fossil fuels and minerals underground. The department also manages U.S. national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges and relations with 574 federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities. Trump also said the North Dakota governor would also chair a new National Energy Council that will comprise all agencies and departments involved in “all forms of American energy.”
The Energy Secretary oversees energy, environment and nuclear growth, research and security. The department manages the national stockpile of nuclear weapons materials and nuclear waste.

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The Secretary of Education oversees all federal school-related policies and regulations for both k-12 and higher education. That includes enforcing federal civil rights protections for students, including access to services for low-income and special education students, and billions in funding to schools, colleges, and universities. It’s also in charge of student loans.

The head of the EPA leads U.S. efforts on the environment, including enforcing laws and overseeing regulations, including on how the country addresses climate change. The agency operates on a $10 billion budget and includes more than 17,000 full-time employees.
The head of HUD oversees housing laws and investigates housing discrimination, along with overseeing a number of housing-related programs, including homeownership and rental assistance.