Trump nominates Mehmet Oz to head Medicare and Medicaid Services

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former talk show host and heart surgeon, aims to improve disease prevention and reduce waste in healthcare spending. Trump also selected Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as his nominee for commerce secretary. Lutnick will oversee trade policies and tariffs, supporting Trump's agenda to protect American workers. Both nominations mark a shift in leadership for key government agencies, with Oz focusing on health insurance programs and Lutnick on trade and economic policies.