Here Are Donald Trump's Picks To Run Government Agencies

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Greg Myre
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Tamara Keith
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Carrie Johnson
WNYC | Nov 15, 2024

President-elect Trump has named Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense, Matt Gaetz to run the Department of Justice and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Here's what to know about them and the rest of Trump's picks, who will need to be confirmed by the Senate.

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