INTERVIEW — JAKE TAPPER — Anchor of CNN’s THE LEAD and STATE OF THE UNION
• He’ll have BIDEN on his show today
• TRUMP TRANSITION: Trump taps Gen. John Kelly to lead Department of Homeland Security. Donald Trump Picks Scott Pruitt, Ally of Fossil Fuel Industry, to Lead E.P.A. (despite Gore and DiCaprio meetings). Trump taps WWE co-founder Linda McMahon to lead Small Business Administration.
• Donald Trump’s Choice of Generals for Top Posts Raises Concerns. Critics see threat to civilian oversight of government; backers cite nominees’ broad experience.
