Trump announces key cabinet nominations including treasury and labor secretaries

President-elect Donald Trump has announced key nominations for his administration, including Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, Russell Vought as budget chief, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary. These choices emphasize a focus on financial management and conservative policies. Bessent, a hedge fund manager, advocates for deficit reduction and could gain bipartisan support. Vought, a known Republican hardliner, previously led the Office of Management and Budget and has proposed significant spending cuts. Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman, supports labor rights initiatives. Trump also named several health officials, including Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as surgeon general and Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the CDC. These appointments reflect Trump's strategy to build a team aligned with his economic and social agenda.