On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Click here to browse full transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington. And this week on Face the Nation: President-elect Trump makes a flurry of picks for top health and finance jobs. Will they pass muster with the Republican-controlled Senate? The Trump transition team unveiled almost a dozen people selected to fill key Cabinet and White House roles.
Main Idea: On Face the Nation, President-elect Donald Trump’s new Cabinet picks drew scrutiny, while Senator Rand Paul defended the health nominees and backed immigration enforcement, but opposed using the military in U.S. cities.
Key Points:
Trump’s health picks and immigration plans could shake public trust and create legal fights that affect patients, voters, and local communities.
Some households and small businesses may welcome lower taxes, tariffs, and tougher crime enforcement if the new team delivers stable policy.
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Central figure whose staffing picks and transition actions drive the article.
One of the main interview subjects, giving a central view on Trump’s health picks.
Major nominee discussed for the Pentagon amid controversy.
Featured in the segment about her upcoming role and historic election.
One of the most scrutinized nominees discussed in the article.
Featured as a key interview subject on the Gaza/cease-fire issue.
Named senator highlighted as a key questioner of the president-elect’s choices.
Mentioned as a newly announced Cabinet pick for agriculture secretary.
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Mentioned as a nominee for the Food and Drug Administration in the health team rollout.
Mentioned as a nominee for CDC director amid vaccine-related scrutiny.
Newly announced Treasury pick discussed as part of Trump’s staffing decisions.