Donald Trump names Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new government agency President-elect Donald Trump announced Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new agency he's calling the "Department of Government Efficiency." Camila Domonoske
Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary The two-term governor of South Dakota has been a loyal Trump ally. In her new role, Noem would oversee immigration, an issue Trump campaigned heavily on. Elena Moore
Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy President-elect Trump announced a "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE, that will be led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, focused on shrinking the federal government. Camila Domonoske
Trump to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense. Hegseth is a combat veteran who has long advocated for veterans. Elena Moore
Trump names longtime election attorney Bill McGinley as his White House counsel As White House Counsel, McGinley will be the point legal adviser for the president in regards to ethics, oversight and judicial nominations. He served as cabinet secretary during Trump's first term. Ximena Bustillo
A former DACA 'Dreamer' has won elected office in New Mexico NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cindy Nava, a Democrat, who will be joining the New Mexico state senate in Albuquerque. She is one of the millions of "Dreamers" who are protected by DACA. John Ketchum
5 years after ICE raid, Mississippi chicken workers more prepared President-elect Trump has promised mass deportations, including workplace raids like those that took place during his first term at chicken processing plants in rural Mississippi. Sarah Handel
Trump's plan for people struggling with mental illness, addiction and homelessness Trump wants to return to the use of mental institutions and proposes tent cities to deal with people who are unhoused and have mental illness. Experts say it's beyond the scope of federal authority. Katia Riddle
MINN GOP TRIES FOR DIVIDED GOVERNMENT: State house elections this fall will determine whether Minnesota continues to pass progressive laws on abortion and health care or if the GOP can stem the trend led by Gov. Tim Walz. Dana Ferguson
Trump has already filled some top positions President-elect Trump appears to be moving quickly to shape his foreign policy and national security teams. He's filled a couple top positions, and more key posts are expected to be named at any time. Greg Myre