Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead U.S. health insurance programs
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, overseeing health insurance programs for millions of Americans. Oz aims to reduce waste and promote disease prevention. Trump also selected Howard Lutnick as his U.S. commerce secretary. Lutnick will manage tariff policy and trade, supporting Trump's agenda to impose significant tariffs on imports. Both nominations mark a shift in leadership for key government agencies. If confirmed, Oz and Lutnick will play crucial roles in shaping health and trade policies in the upcoming administration.