New Administration Takes Shape with HHS, HUD, and Other Nominations

(Nov. 26, 2024) In recent days, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated the following individuals to key leadership positions impacting health, housing, and aging services:

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Labor Secretary: Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary: Scott Turner
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner: Marty Makary
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director: David Weldon
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator: Dr. Mehmet Oz
Surgeon General: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

As a general rule, these nominations are subject to U.S. Senate confirmation.

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