Trump announces key cabinet nominations including treasury and labor secretaries

President-elect Donald Trump has announced key cabinet nominations, including Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, Russell Vought for budget chief, and Chavez-DeRemer for labor. Bessent supports deficit reduction, while Vought is known for his hardline budget stance. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz will not return to Congress after withdrawing from consideration for attorney general amid misconduct allegations. Trump has nominated Pam Bondi for the position instead, who has legal experience and loyalty to Trump. NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks following a Russian missile attack that escalated the ongoing conflict. In Texas, the education board approved a new optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools, despite concerns about its impact on students of different faiths.