Billionaire has hinted he will back challenges to lawmakers who vote against the Maga agenda
The US political establishment has been shocked by some of the candidates, who still have to be confirmed by the Senate
Nominee has vowed to dismantle ‘deep state’ and is an admirer of QAnon conspiracy theory
House leader Mitch McConnell is one of a handful of figures who could stand up to the president-elect
Gail Slater is ally of JD Vance who had also been in running to chair Federal Trade Commission
Sale by Vista Outdoor comes after battle that sparked fierce Republican opposition
Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is the scene of jostling for favour in the president-elect’s court
Voters didn’t enter the polling booths holding their noses; they went in with their eyes wide open
Outgoing president makes last push on Ukraine and seeks new judicial appointments and manufacturing subsidies
Democrats demand release of files on Donald Trump’s pick to be country’s attorney-general
Wall Street factions fight for top economic post in president-elect’s cabinet
Controversial picks such as Matt Gaetz and Robert F Kennedy Jr will face hurdles even in a Republican-controlled Senate
The president-elect has put unswerving fealty above competence or suitability
Plus, Trump’s eyebrow-raising pick for defence secretary
Elon Musk was among those pushing for Florida senator Rick Scott to get top job
Party’s hold on both chambers gives US president-elect latitude to pursue radical legislative agenda
President-elect's radical agenda could still face hurdles in both the Senate and the House
President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel
Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing
Billionaire says ‘complex’ financial ties triggered withdrawal from consideration for top US economy role
President-elect’s foreign policy team takes shape with Florida congressman Mike Waltz tapped as national security adviser
Markets expect US president-elect to take light-touch approach to regulation
Adviser championed policies during president-elect’s first term that included separating migrants from their children
Former trade secretary has emerged as the frontrunner, with final decision expected within weeks
Maga’s backing of Florida loyalist aims to ensure president-elect can push his agenda through Congress
