Trump announces key appointments including Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Donald Trump has announced seven new appointments for his upcoming administration, including Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel and Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy. Huckabee is known for his strong pro-Israel stance, while Witkoff is a longtime Trump associate. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, which will operate outside the government. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will head the Department of Homeland Security, and Fox News host Pete Hegseth will serve as secretary of defense. In other developments, Trump plans to meet with congressional Republicans to discuss legislative priorities. Meanwhile, a judge has postponed a decision in Trump's criminal case, and he is reportedly considering a new initiative to reorganize military leadership.