Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAnd Mr. Trump’s pick to head the C.I.A., Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas, vigorously defended the intelligence agencies, which Mr. Trump has derided. Sean Spicer, who will be the White House press secretary, said that Mr. Trump had chosen people for their expertise, not their ability to parrot his own positions. But Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said the broad gulf between Mr. Trump and the nominees was unusual. Mr. Trump’s cabinet nominees are being meticulously prepared for their meetings with senators and for confirmation hearings, several senators said. The New York Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists.

Source: New York Times January 13, 2017 01:58 UTC