Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
Turner will be the second professional football player to lead HUD, after former Congressman Jack Kemp served in the role under President George H. W. Bush. Turner is the only Black American member of Trump’s Cabinet; Ben Carson, who served as HUD secretary of Trump’s first term, was the only Black American member of that Cabinet.
Senate confirms former NFL player Scott Turner as HUD secretary
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Scott Turner, a former NFL player and past Texas state representative, as secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Senate has confirmed Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
The former NFL player served in the first Trump administration, promoting investment in distressed neighborhoods. Turner has said HUD is "failing at its most basic mission."
Trump's HUD secretary pick Scott Turner confirmed in 55-44 vote
Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda.
Senate Confirms Scott Turner's Black Job Of Leading Housing and Urban Development
After labeling HUD as a failure, Turner failed to provide specifics to the Senate on plans to turn things around under his leadership.
Senate confirms Scott Turner as Housing and Urban Development secretary
Turner previously worked as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during President Donald Trump's first administration.
Former NFL player Scott Turner confirmed to lead Housing and Urban Development
Trump's pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development was confirmed on Wednesday, becoming the 12th confirmation of his second term.
Former NFL player confirmed as US housing secretary
The former Texas lawmaker and cornerback will run the agency that offers millions of American families housing assistance.
Ex-NFL player confirmed as Trump’s HUD secretary
Former NFL defensive back Scott Turner was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, a former Texas state representative and White House aide during President Donald Trump’s first term,
Mitch McConnell, 82, Falls Down Stairs Moments After Voting to Confirm a Member of Trump's Cabinet
Moments after Mitch McConnell voted to confirm President Donald Trump's pick for HUD secretary, the 82-year-old Kentucky ...
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Former state rep for Rockwall County approved as HUD secretary
Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas at 149 square miles and has a population of around 140,000 people. But the ...
Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote
Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate leader, fell on Wednesday after a confirmation vote. The Republican senator appeared to be OK.
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Black Vote Black Power: The Blackest confirmation hearing
Black senators grill Trump's Black cabinet nominee, Eric Scott Turner, on affordable housing, highlighting concerns about his ...