Donald Trump Promised to ‘Drain the Swamp’ but His Transition Team List Raises Doubts
Nov 12, 2016 A leaked document of 41 potential cabinet appointments is rife with figures who have close ties to big business and special interest groups.
Cabinet Diversity
Jan 15, 2013
Pick Paul Krugman, Mr. President
Jan 6, 2013 The Nobel Prize-winning economist and public advocate is at the top of every liberal’s wish list for President Obama’s second-term Cabinet appointments.
Incoming
May 9, 2012
Egypt’s Civilian Government Offers to Step Down
Nov 22, 2011 Egyptians staged another mass protest Monday as the interim civilian government faced another major transition The day before, the whole cabinet submitted its resignation, but the ruling military council had yet to accept it by nightfall Meanwhile, more than 30 people were (more).
New Egyptian Cabinet Sworn In
Jul 21, 2011 Egyptian military officials swore in a new, temporary Cabinet on Thursday in response to rising pressure from protesters demanding a faster transition away from the Mubarak regime. (more)
Romer Rumored to Be Resigning
Aug 6, 2010 Christina Romer, who heads up Barack Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, is exiting the White House, the National Journal's Hotline On Call blog reported Thursday, and her rumored reasons for leaving have something to do with one Larry Summers and his continuing hold on the president.
Nigerian Leader to Assemble New Cabinet
Mar 18, 2010 Nigeria's interim President Goodluck Jonathan will hopefully live up to his name after sacking his entire Cabinet on Wednesday. Given that he's got less than a year before the next national election, Jonathan has to work fast to pick a new lineup, and many members may be familiar faces.
Dutch to Leave Afghanistan
Feb 22, 2010 One day after the Dutch Cabinet collapsed, the country's prime minister has announced that he expects the Netherlands to pull out all its troops from Afghanistan in August.Push for More Transparency.gov
Jan 22, 2010 In a push for increased government transparency, the Obama administration has announced it will require each Cabinet-level department to post online three collections of "high-value" data -- covering everything from tire safety ratings to workplaces where injuries have occurred -- previously undisclosed to the public.
