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Retired General James Mattis became the first member of Trump's cabinet to be confirmed. Earlier this afternoon Trump signed a waiver that allowed Mattis (who left the military less than the allowed 7 years ago) to take his post.

Update: John Kelly was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security with a vote of 88-11. Only one senator voted against Mattis.

Introducing Trump's confirmed cabinet: Mad Dog and Kelly

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Retired General James Mattis became the first member of Trump&#x27;s cabinet to be confirmed. Earlier this afternoon Trump signed a waiver that allowed Mattis (who left the military less than the allowed 7 years ago) to take his post.Update: John Kelly was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security with a vote of 88-11. Only one senator voted against Mattis.

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

Introducing Trump's confirmed cabinet: Mad Dog and Kelly

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