Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid Services

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former talk-show host, aims to improve disease prevention and reduce waste in healthcare spending. Trump also nominated Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary. Lutnick, a financial executive, will oversee trade policies and tariffs, including a proposed 60% tariff on Chinese goods. These nominations mark a shift in Trump's administration, focusing on healthcare and trade, with both nominees having close ties to Trump and his campaign.


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