See the full list of Trump Cabinet picks and major White House appointments
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
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China's Xi not expected at Trump's inauguration
President-elect Trump invited Xi to the swearing-in ceremony shortly after winning the election.
Will Xi Jinping attend inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are reacting to news of the invitation extended for China's President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration. CBS News' Libby Cathey has more.
How Trump reacted to Wray's FBI decision
President-elect Donald Trump reacted on social media to Christopher Wray's decision to resign from the FBI. CBS News' Taurean Small reports from Capitol Hill as Kash Patel meets with senators for their support.
Trump visits New York Stock Exchange
President-elect Donald Trump visited the New York Stock Exchange as new data paints a clearer picture of the state of inflation in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Time magazine names its 2024 Person of the Year
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump is Time's Person of the Year
Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year. This comes as the president-elect prepares for his second term in the White House, and as his picks for the top posts across federal agencies, including the FBI, continue courting senators for support through the confirmation process. Axios' Juliegrace Brufke joins CBS News with more.
Retired FBI official on Wray stepping down
Chris Piehota is a retired FBI executive assistant director and the author of "Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew." He joined CBS News to discuss the decision by Christopher Wray to step down at the end of President Biden's term.
Biden commuting sentences for 1,500 people
President Biden on Thursday unveiled the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning dozens of others, according to the White House. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the surprise Inauguration invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to China's Xi Jinping.
Trump rings bell at New York Stock Exchange
President-elect Donald Trump visited Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange Thursday morning where he rang the opening bell to start trading for the day. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady and CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin have more on Trump's visit and the state of the economy.
Senators react to Wray decision to resign
Senators from across the aisle are sharing their thoughts on Wednesday's announcement from FBI Director Christopher Wray that he'll resign at the end of President Biden's term. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on that and President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration invitation to China's Xi Jinping.
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.
Former FBI assistant director on Wray
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced that he will step down at the end of President Biden's term in January. Former FBI assistant director and public safety consultant Brian Boetig joins "The Daily Report" to analyze the decision.
Trump invites Xi Jinping to inauguration
Sources have confirmed to CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January. The invitation comes despite Trump's repeated plan to impose massive tariffs on goods from China. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Details on FBI director's planned resignation
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he plans to resign from his post at the end of President Biden's term in January. President-elect Donald Trump originally tapped Wray for the role during his first administration. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the announcement and Trump's transition.
How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins "America Decides" to discuss how those Americans are preparing for the incoming Trump administration.
Rep. Roy on Trump call to protect "Dreamers"
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants a deal to protect "Dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children. That's despite his plans to conduct mass deportations when he takes office in January. Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas joins "America Decides" to discuss Trump's immigration agenda.
Latest Trump family ally tapped for role
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who dated Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., is the latest family friend set to join the new administration. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Lance Trover join "America Decides" with analysis.
North Carolina GOP passes election changes
North Carolina's Republican legislature on Wednesday overrode the Democratic governor's veto on hurricane disaster relief legislation that includes controversial election provisions. The bill overhauls how elections are administered in the state, effectively expanding the party's control over the process. CBS News election law expert David Becker joins to examine the impact of the changes.
Patel reacts to Wray resignation announcement
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Trump has said he will nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Capitol Police chief details swatting threats
In a Senate hearing Wednesday, the U.S. Capitol Police chief reported more than 50 members of Congress have been victims of swatting attacks in the past month. He said those threats have amounted to 700 investigations and that the department only has 20 agents to deal with the threats. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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