Trump Designates Acting Leaders of Federal Agencies, Takes First Executive Actions

The president named the acting secretaries of defense, state, homeland security, and more.
Trump Designates Acting Leaders of Federal Agencies, Takes First Executive Actions
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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President Donald Trump issued a statement on Monday designating acting leaders of federal agencies and offices and took his first executive actions, including flying the flag full-staff at all government buildings until the end of Inauguration Day.

The statement names officials to lead federal agencies in an acting capacity. The agencies include the Department of Defense, the Department of Labor, the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and more.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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