GOP Tries to ‘Rush Through’ Appointees Not Yet Vetted, Ethics Office Warns

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Jan 9, 2017 The Office of Government Ethics has not received initial draft financial disclosure reports for some of the Trump Cabinet picks scheduled for hearings. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Defying Donald Trump’s Kleptocracy

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 2, 2017 The president-elect represents the late stage of capitalism, when corporations, no longer able to generate profits at former levels, pillage the government and society for profit. However, he will be vulnerable to impeachment if we take to the streets. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Continues the Manipulation of Populism by ‘Swamping Up’ His Path to Power

Paul Street / Truthdig Dec 8, 2016 Beneath populist pretense and slander, the coming Trump presidency is shaping up as a great monument to the nation’s unelected dictatorship of money. The only real mystery is how far it will deliver on its reactionary promises. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Taps Nikki Haley for U.N. Ambassador

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 24, 2016 Trump is angling to include a woman of color—a former critic—among his administration's highest ranks. The president-elect is also mulling candidates for big Cabinet appointments, including onetime campaign rival Ben Carson. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Promised to ‘Drain the Swamp’ but His Transition Team List Raises Doubts

Emma Niles / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cabinet Diversity

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Pick Paul Krugman, Mr. President

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Incoming

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Egypt’s Civilian Government Offers to Step Down

Staff / Truthdig 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). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Egyptian Cabinet Sworn In

Staff / Truthdig 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) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romer Rumored to Be Resigning

Staff / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Nigerian Leader to Assemble New Cabinet

Staff / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )