secretary
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Even the magic button that summons Diet Cokes to the Oval Office reappeared on the Resolute Desk last January, much to the irritation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent visit to meet with top Japanese officials, including Takaichi, highlights the opportunity ahead, especially for Japanese industrial companies that help the U.S. and other countries shore up critical supply chains.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
And on Tuesday all eyes were certainly on whether Vance could repeat Rubio's relaxed performance as a stand-in for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Instead, it was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was there “strictly in his personal capacity” for what was billed as “a policy discussion.”
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara had been in the job three days.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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