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November 10, 2026 · 08:59 ET · MBO AI-assisted analysisWhite House Cabinet · Portraits, biographies and institutions
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Explore Washington’s institutions →November 9, 2026 · 17:53 ET
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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Philip Lawrence Aubart, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, vice William Lindsay Osteen, Jr., retiring. Natalie Baker, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor,…
Read the statement →November 9, 2026 · 14:03 ET
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Last night, President Donald J. Trump sat down with 60 Minutes following the midterm elections and made a powerful case for his America First record. President Trump highlighted the booming Trump economy — 165,000 new jobs in October, record 401(k) balances, and hundreds of billions of dollars in…
Read the statement →November 8, 2026 · 14:10 ET
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This morning, Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on the Sunday shows and made clear that the Department of Justice will fulfill its Constitutional duty to represent the Executive Branch — and that Democrats’ explicit threats of endless investigations, impeachments, and retribution against…
Read the statement →November 6, 2026 · 16:56 ET
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Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles after her highly successful tenure. Miller has served alongside President Trump since the very beginning and has been a driving force behind the…
Read the statement →November 6, 2026 · 12:51 ET
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President Donald J. Trump has long said that America is the hottest country in the world — and today’s blockbuster jobs report delivers the proof. The economy added a massive 165,000 new jobs in October, more than double what experts expected, with the unemployment rate falling, manufacturing…
Read the statement →November 6, 2026 · 10:56 ET
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The October jobs report crushed expectations, confirming that President Trump’s America First agenda is delivering a manufacturing renaissance. Tariffs and tax cuts are bringing production home, strengthening supply chains, raising blue-collar wages, and adding hundreds of thousands of jobs for…
Read the statement →November 5, 2026 · 17:51 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The Oval Office stands as one of the most recognizable and historically significant spaces in the United States. Since its establishment in its present location and form during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it…
Read the statement →November 4, 2026 · 17:39 ET
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Every time the Radical Left, the Fake News, and the professional panic class have written President Trump’s obituary, they have been wrong. They will be wrong again. In the final two years of his presidency, Democrats will try — and fail — to reverse everything President Trump has done: These…
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According to the source statement: The White House announced that Philip Lawrence Aubart has been nominated to serve as United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, succeeding the retiring William Lindsay Osteen, Jr. Additionally, Natalie Baker, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service from…
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Source date: November 5, 2026 · 17:51 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The Oval Office stands as one of the most recognizable and historically significant spaces in the United States. Since its establishment in its present location and form during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it has served as the principal working office of […] The post ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OVAL OFFICE NATIONAL MONUMENT appeared…
Read the statement →White House · November 8, 2026 · 19:26 ET
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According to the source statement: Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on Sunday shows that the Department of Justice will fulfill its Constitutional duty to represent the Executive Branch. Blanche said that Democrats' explicit…
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According to the source statement: The October jobs report exceeded expectations, confirming that President Trump's America First agenda is driving a manufacturing renaissance. According to the White House, tariffs and tax cuts…
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According to the source statement: President Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles after her successful tenure. Miller has been a key figure in…
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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the President signed into law three bills: S. 240, which amends the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 to provide greater flexibility to complete certain water projects on the Crow Tribe…
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Source date: November 3, 2026 · 17:32 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than a century, human freedom has been threatened by communist and socialist ideologies that eliminate individual opportunity, subjugate individuals to the…
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Source date: November 3, 2026 · 16:50 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION It is America’s destiny to explore and expand our frontiers beyond Earth to the farthest depths of space. Today, my Administration reaffirms that our solar system…
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Source date: October 28, 2026 · 16:03 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Within the past 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of robotics and…
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Source date: October 23, 2026 · 15:51 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. In Proclamation 11048 of July 20, 2026 (Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to…
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Source date: October 22, 2026 · 16:51 ET
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By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Across our Nation’s harbors and fishing communities, the unrivaled skill and resolve of American fishermen and seafood producers turn the bounty of our waters into…
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Source date: October 22, 2026 · 16:48 ET
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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The American Dream of homeownership is a vital pillar of our great country. It…
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Source date: October 22, 2026 · 16:41 ET
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity On January 20,…
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Source date: October 22, 2026 · 15:32 ET
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Within the past 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of wind turbines and…
Read the record →Meet the President, the Vice President, the leaders of the 15 executive departments, and the other officials listed on the White House Cabinet page.
Roster checked against official White House pages on November 9, 2026. Agencies and components illustrate each official’s responsibilities. The DNI’s coordination role does not change other agencies’ organizational affiliations.
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump is the 45th and 47th President of the United States. He graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and worked in New York real estate before entering politics.
Leads the federal executive branch and serves as commander in chief of the armed forces. The Cabinet and the Executive Office of the President support the President in carrying out executive duties.
Vice President
Vance grew up in Ohio, served in the Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq. He attended Ohio State and Yale. Before becoming vice president, he represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate.
Advises the President and presides over the Senate, where he can cast tie-breaking votes. The Office of the Vice President supports his work.
Secretary of State
Born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, Rubio served in the Florida House and became its speaker. He represented Florida in the U.S. Senate for 14 years before moving to the State Department.
Leads foreign policy and the diplomatic network. Embassies, consulates and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research are within the State Department.
Secretary of the Treasury
Bessent worked at Soros Fund Management and founded Key Square Capital Management in 2015. He attended Yale and has taught economic history there.
Leads federal finance, public borrowing and sanctions policy. Treasury includes the IRS, OFAC, FinCEN and its Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
Secretary of War · Department of Defense
After officer training at Princeton, Hegseth served as an Army National Guard infantry officer. He later worked with veterans’ organizations and hosted programming on Fox News.
Leads military readiness, defense resources and operational support. The defense structure includes the military departments and intelligence elements such as DIA, NSA, NGA and NRO.
Attorney General
Blanche worked as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and practiced law privately. The White House biography lists his prior role as Deputy Attorney General.
Leads federal law enforcement and prosecution. DOJ includes the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service and U.S. Attorneys’ offices.
Secretary of the Interior
Burgum grew up in North Dakota and earned an MBA at Stanford. He grew the software company Great Plains, worked as a Microsoft executive and later became governor of North Dakota.
Manages federal lands, natural resources and federal relations with tribes. Interior includes the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Secretary of Agriculture
Rollins grew up in Texas and participated in agricultural and livestock programs as a young person. She led the White House Domestic Policy Council in the first Trump administration and later helped found the America First Policy Institute.
Leads farm support, rural development, food inspection and nutrition programs. USDA includes the Farm Service Agency, Food and Nutrition Service, Forest Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Secretary of Commerce
Before entering government, Lutnick held leadership roles at Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC. After the 2024 election, he co-chaired the Trump–Vance transition team.
Oversees work in trade, economic development, statistics and export controls. Commerce includes the Census Bureau, NOAA, NIST and the Bureau of Industry and Security.
Secretary of Labor
Sonderling held leadership roles in the federal Wage and Hour Division and served on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The White House lists prior service as Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of Labor.
Administers federal laws on wages, workplace safety and worker protections. Labor includes OSHA, the Wage and Hour Division and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Kennedy began his public-interest career as an environmental attorney at Riverkeeper. Much of his earlier work concerned waterways and environmental law.
Oversees federal health and human services. HHS includes CDC, FDA, NIH and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Turner played professional football and served in the Texas House. In the first Trump administration, he led a White House council focused on economic opportunity and revitalization.
Leads housing assistance, fair-housing enforcement and urban development programs. HUD includes the Federal Housing Administration and Ginnie Mae.
Secretary of Transportation
Duffy was a Wisconsin district attorney before representing the state’s 7th district in the House. In Congress, he served on Financial Services and worked on Great Lakes issues.
Leads federal transport safety and infrastructure policy. DOT includes the Federal Aviation, Federal Highway and Federal Railroad administrations.
Secretary of Energy
Wright worked as an entrepreneur in energy technology and oilfield services. Before joining the department, he led Liberty Energy, which he founded.
Leads energy research, the national laboratory system and nuclear security work. DOE includes the National Nuclear Security Administration and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.
Secretary of Education
McMahon held business leadership roles at WWE. She led the Small Business Administration in the first Trump administration and later held leadership roles at the America First Policy Institute.
Administers federal student aid and education funding, and enforces federal civil rights in education. The department includes Federal Student Aid and the Office for Civil Rights.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
An attorney and former member of Congress, Collins represented Georgia in the House. He served in Iraq as an Air Force Reserve chaplain and retired as a colonel.
Oversees health care, benefits and burial services for veterans. VA includes the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and National Cemetery Administration.
Secretary of Homeland Security
Mullin worked in his family company and other businesses in Oklahoma. He represented Oklahoma in both chambers of Congress before joining DHS. He is a Cherokee Nation citizen.
Coordinates border security, disaster response, cybersecurity and transportation security. DHS includes CBP, ICE, FEMA, TSA, CISA and the Coast Guard.
Director of National Intelligence
Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2020 and served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The White House says he was sworn in as DNI in August 2026.
Advises the President on intelligence. ODNI houses components such as the National Counterterrorism Center and coordinates the 18-element community.
United States Trade Representative
Greer served as chief of staff to Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in the first Trump administration. He worked on the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement and the phase-one trade deal with China.
Leads USTR within the Executive Office of the President. USTR negotiates trade agreements and coordinates trade policy across the federal government.
Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Loeffler worked in finance and led the digital-asset company Bakkt. She began representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate in 2020.
Leads SBA loan guarantees, disaster lending and federal contracting programs. District offices and local partners support small businesses.
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Ratcliffe represented Texas in the House and served as Director of National Intelligence from 2020 to 2021. He studied at Notre Dame and earned a law degree at Southern Methodist University.
Leads CIA foreign intelligence collection and analysis. The agency includes directorates for Analysis, Operations, Science and Technology, Digital Innovation, and Support.
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Vought worked in Congress and for public policy organizations. He led OMB in the first Trump administration and returned to the role in the second.
Prepares the President’s budget proposal and coordinates executive agencies’ budget and management work. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is part of OMB.
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Zeldin served in the U.S. Army and the New York State Senate. He represented New York’s 1st district in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2023 and ran for governor in 2022.
Leads EPA work on air, water, chemical safety and environmental enforcement. The agency has program offices and 10 regional offices.
John F. Kennedy’s January 20, 1961 inaugural address discusses freedom, change and the country’s responsibilities in the world. The historical transcript preserved by NARA allows readers to examine presidential rhetoric in the original text.
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