Cabinet Nominations
President-elect Trump is assembling his cabinet (sans Ikea instructions).
Here’s his list so far, pending Senate confirmation:
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) for Secretary of State (no formal offer yet), signaling the admin’s hawkish stance toward China
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; Trump called her a “strong, tough, and smart America-first fighter.”
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), for EPA head, tapped to “restore U.S. energy dominance” while protecting the environment.
Immigration hardliner Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) for Homeland Security secretary
Trump has also tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly planned Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasking them with cutting wasteful spending, eliminating regulations, and restructuring federal agencies.
Meanwhile, Democrats got a little good news: Democrat Ruben Gallego defeated Republican Kari Lake in the Arizona Senate race.
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ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
Politicians come and go, often disappointing supporters and opponents alike. Put your hope in the Lord, who has no term limit, rules with compassion, and executes justice perfectly.
“But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for judgment. And he judges the world with righteousness; he executes judgment on the nations with fairness. The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, Lord.” Psalm 9:7–10 (CSB) (read full passage)