Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former TV talk show host, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency manages health insurance programs for millions of Americans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Trump also selected Linda McMahon as secretary of the Education Department and Howard Lutnick to head the Commerce Department. McMahon has a background in business and education, while Lutnick is known for his support of tariffs and trade policies. If confirmed, Oz will oversee programs that provide health coverage to vulnerable populations. His nomination follows a failed Senate bid in 2022 and comes amid ongoing debates about healthcare reform in the U.S.