1 day ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern. The former NFL player, Texas state representative and White House senior aide was confirmed in a 55-44 vote.Only two Democrats backed Turner—Sens. Peter Welch ...

Nov 23, 2024 · Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term. Turner, 52, is the first Black person selected to be a member of the Republican’s Cabinet.

1 day ago · The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), cementing another one of President Trump’s Cabinet choices. Senators voted 55-44 on ...

1 day ago · The Senate voted 55-44 Wednesday to confirm the nomination of Scott Turner, a former professional football player, as the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

1 day ago · Scott Turner, who was tapped to promote investment in distressed neighborhoods during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The Senate ...

1 day ago · The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Scott Turner, a former professional American football player, was confirmed 55-44 on ...

1 day ago · Turner told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that "HUD is failing at its most basic mission," pointing to the affordable housing crisis.

Nov 23, 2024 · Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Scott Turner, left, and President Donald Trump listen during a meeting on opportunity zones in the Cabinet Room of the ...

Nov 23, 2024 · Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. If confirmed, he would run a department with a $70 billion budget and roughly 8,000 employees at a time when housing has ...

Nov 23, 2024 · Former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner nominated to lead HUD HUD is bracing for possible budget cuts, something the first Trump administration proposed but was unable to get through Congress. Other ...