FortniteCredit: Epic Games Post updated 11/30/24. See updates below.Fortnites current Remix Season has been incredibly popular, but its about to end. Not only is the season drawing to a close Saturday, the new Season will be the first of Chapter 6. Fortnite players will get an entirely new map, new movement mechanics, a brand new Battle Pass and much more this weekend.Chapter 6, Season 1 is called Hunters (Demon Hunters) and will feature an Asian/anime theme, with lots of new locations with a distinctly Japanese look, including pink cherry tree blossoms, Asian markets and creatures that look like theyve popped out of a Studio Ghibli film. There will also be Yokai demons, Titans, new mystical powers and the arrival of King Kong and Godzilla. A giant floating turtle will be one of the cool new additions. Its not only adorable, it moves around the map. New movement mechanics include rolling and wall-running, making this the most parkour of all Fortnite seasons.Before Chapter 5 ends, players can join in on the big season-ending event, The Finale, which will not only be a massive Juice WRLD concert, but features the return of The Device. This is something of an odd event, given that the rapperreal name Jarad Anthony Higginspassed away in 2019. A new Snoop Dogg track also be part of the event, which you can read more about right here. A free Juice WRLD skin and other goodies are available in the store now, but only until the end of the season.When Does Chapter 5 End And Chapter 6 Begin?FortniteCredit: EpicThe official end-time for Chapter 5 and this Remix season is 11pm PT / 2am ET on Saturday, November 30th / Sunday, December 1st but since this is the end of an entire Chapter, its also possible that the season will end directly after The Finale event. If thats the case, well see the season end and servers go down sometime after 11am PT / 2pm ET, since the event is roughly 20 minutes long. Its possible that the game will remain live until later. Edit: Clearly, now that the event is over this is not the case, so the original downtime should be accurate.MORE FROMFORBES VETTEDThe new Chapter will go live Sunday morning barring any hiccups, and players will be able to update their games the moment servers go back online and dive into the map. Without official confirmation, we can only speculate on when Chapter 5 will end but its a safe bet that by Sunday morning youll be cruising around the new map. Ill update this post if we get a more specific end-time, or if the servers go down.Heres the trailer:The other bit of exciting news is the return of OG Fortnite, which includes the games original map and will let players go battle it out on original locations with the games original loot. According to Epic Games youll be able to play through older seasons as well. This new (old) mode will go live permanently on December 6th.Its an exciting weekend for Fortnite, basically. Im excited to drop in!Update: Fortnite servers are down and the big Chapter 6, Season 1 update is in progress. Server downtime is expected to last around 8 hours, with downtime beginning at 10pm ET. That means the game should go back online at around 6am ET / 3am PT. Obviously, this is an estimate and downtime could take longer or the game could go live earlier than expected. Either way, Fortnites new season will go live early Sunday morning. Heres the new map:Fortnite Chapter 6 MapCredit: EpicAs the wind blows, the sun rises on a beautiful new island, shrouded in mystery and mystical energy. In its darkest corners, demons dwell, wreaking havoc with their masks of chaotic power. Great heroes must rise to drive back the ancient evils that roam this land. Become a ronin and cut through the darkness to find the light in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 1: HUNTERS (Demon Hunters)! Epic Games posted in the new Chapters official blog post.Epic also released new information about the new Simple Edit function that promises to make building edits much easier to pull off, giving those of us who were never the best builders to begin with new hopeand master-builders even more of an edge:Simple Edit, a new build setting you can toggle on in the Settings menu, allows for editing builds with a single button press. The resulting edit is based on the part of the building youre looking at rather than being painted manually it automatically executes building edits immediately, removing the step of selecting tiles altogether. Simple Edit makes editing on the fly a breeze, and it should also prove helpful for players who are new to building in Fortnite or interested in learning. Simple Edit allows for a smaller subset of edits to choose from, and masters of the current edit system will have more edit options available. As with any major addition to Fortnite, well be gathering data and feedback on Simple Edit and may make adjustments to the system in the future.This, along with all the new movement mechanics, magical powers and a brand new map should give Fortnite players a ton to play around with as December kicks off. Ill be diving in tomorrow to try to earn the new Umbrella.

Navy SEALS endure rigorous training followed by multiple deployments to war zones, often leading to ... [+] devastating acute and chronic health problems.gettyIn Waves and War tells the story of Navy SEALS who are deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan time and time again, only to return stateside and experience a different type of war: a battle on their bodies and brains. The documentary, which premiered at the DOC NYC film festival, reveals how nightmares, explosive outbursts, severe pain, alcoholism and depression consumed the lives of these wartime heroes. Hopelessness and suicidal thoughts were the only way out, until they discovered an experimental treatment called ibogaine.Directors Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen describe the arduous physical and mental demands of training endured by these highly specialized servicemembers through the lenses of three SEALS, Marcus Capone, Matty Roberts and DJ Shipley. Through interviews, flashbacks and animation, we learn about the devastating impacts of multiple deployments to combat zones on the physical and psychological wellbeing of these SEALS, some of whom were only 17 when they first joined.In one harrowing scene, Roberts arm is blown off. In rehab, his many diagnoses include traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Discharged due to injury, Roberts was riddled with survivors guilt and frustration with his inability to help his brothers in arms on the battlefield. Shipley describes 2005-2010 as a very busy time, being deployed to nearly 200 missions. He later struggled with a constellation of symptoms including depression and memory loss but didnt tell anyone for five years.Veterans Health CrisisFor over a decade, I have treated multiple veterans in my roles as a former primary care physician and now as an addiction medicine specialist. Nearly every veteran patient shared the same experiences as the SEALS did in this film. Chronic back pain, headaches, panic attacks, memory loss, depression and substance use disorders (SUD) were just a few of the many health problems faced by my patients.In fact, veterans mental health is a national health crisis. PTSD and depression are the most publicized mental health problems but anxiety, schizophrenia, SUD and increased suicidality are also common. Roughly 20 veterans die each day by suicide. According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the suicide rate among veterans is 57% higher than that of the general population. In addition, 88% of veterans caregivers report increased stress or anxiety. Treatment is available but many veterans dont access the help they need and deserve. Others receive all sorts of medicines and therapies without much success, including the SEALS featured in this documentary.MORE FROMFORBES VETTEDAn Experimental Treatment To The RescuePsychedelic substances such as ibogaine, LSD and psilocybin can have profound effects on the brain ... [+] by altering perception, cognition and emotional experiences.gettyAfter countless tours and a whirlwind of health issues, Capone asked for a medical retirement. Reasons noted in the letter included a life permeated by alcohol, depression, nightmares and guilt. I grabbed my pistol every time the doorbell rang, recalls Capone. Thoughts of taking his life consumed him: I thought my family would be better off without me. At the VA hospital, Capone underwent a cornucopia of diagnostic tests including sleep studies and brain imaging as well as treatments such as talk therapy and ten different medications.He was getting worse, which prompted his wife, Amber, to seek alternatives online. She found a program in Mexico where veterans were getting better after receiving ibogaine, a psychoactive compound found in the root bark of Gabon, Africa, and 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic substance secreted by the Sonoran Desert Toad. In fact, I first learned and wrote about these ibogaine treatment centers in Mexico from Lucy Walkers documentary, Of Night and Light: The Story of Iboga and Ibogaine, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival The film told the story of Howard and Norma Lotsof and their heroic, pioneering efforts in increasing research and safe access to ibogaine in the United States.Why Mexico? Despite decades of research showing psychiatric and medical health benefits, psychedelic drugs such as ibogaine remain as Schedule I by the Controlled Substances Act. That is, the federal government deems these substances as having no medical benefits and having high abuse potential.But if you ask the Navy SEALS in Waves, theyll tell you a different story, one infused with hope. All three SEALS travelled to Mexico and underwent five days of ibogaine treatment followed by 5-MeO-DMT. Their traumatic experiencesfrom childhood to warcame to life through animation in deeply personal and individualized ways. Each individual was monitored closely by staff, before, during and after the medications were administered. Afterwards, each SEAL felt that the psychedelics helped them. They felt uplifted, as if a dark cloud was lifted. They saw the world from a different perspective, not one laden with guilt, shame, loneliness or depression. It was a new day, reflected one SEAL.Ibogaine In The U.S.?In the film, Nolan Williams, MD, a psychiatrist and researcher in the Stanford Ibogaine Brain Study, describes TBI as the signature injury among these veterans. His team published a study early this year in Nature Medicine of 30 U.S. special forces veterans who showed a significant reduction in PTSD, depression and anxiety after treatment with ibogaine. We have a tool that can mend the mind, explains Dr. Williams.But if you ask the Navy SEALS in Waves, theyll tell you a different story, one infused with hope. All three SEALS travelled to Mexico and underwent five days of ibogaine treatment followed by 5-MeO-DMT. Their traumatic experiencesfrom childhood to warcame to life through animation in deeply personal and individualized ways. Each individual was monitored closely by staff, before, during and after the medications were administered. Afterwards, each SEAL felt that the psychedelics helped them. They felt uplifted, as if a dark cloud was lifted. They saw the world from a different perspective, not one laden with guilt, shame, loneliness or depression. It was a new day, reflected one SEAL.In fact, the health benefits of psychedelics have been long known to scientists. Clinical applications of ibogaine include management of depression, addiction and psychological trauma.The biggest challenge in the U.S. remains regulatory, not medical. Ibogaines classification as a Schedule I controlled substance prohibits easy access or availability. Another challenge is administration. Unlike other chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypothyroidism that can be treated with a daily pill, patients receiving ibogaine must do so under medical supervision due to the drugs potential cardiac toxicity and other side effects. I would also like to see wider use of the medication as trauma, sadly, is not limited to veterans. Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes could also benefit from psychedelic therapy. We need a lot more research, advocacy as well as declassification of psychedelic substances.In the meantime, there is reason for hope. Speaking to these brave Navy SEALS and their equally courageous wives reinforced my belief in the human spirit in the face of hardship. We just need to keep on fighting for health and humanity.

A new video shows what it would be like to cruise over the surface of Mars, zooming in to the planet from orbit and into a channel called the Ares Vallis. Created from data taken by the European Space Agencys (ESA) Mars Express mission, it shows the region where NASAs Pathfinder mission landed in 1997.Fly around Ares Vallis on MarsCredit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin and NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS. Data processing/animation: Bjrn Schreiner, Image Processing Group (FU Berlin)Recommended VideosThe important stops along the journey are labeled in the video so you can see the sights of Mars as the camera passes over them. The flight is across a region called Oxia Palus, which covers a huge area of over 300,000 square miles, which hosts the famous Ares Vallis channel.ESA/DLR/FU Berlin & NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSSThe tour begins with Mars as seen from orbit, with a rectangle indicating the area where the tour will be focused. On zooming in to the region, you can see the varied terrain of the Mars surface, beginning with the Pathfinder landing site where the Sojourner rover explored. Then the channel of the Ares Vallis comes into view stretching over 1,000 miles in length, it is one of Marss longest outflow channels.RelatedChannels like this are important for scientists to study as they show where water once flowed on the planets surface, allowing researchers to build up a picture of which regions were rich in water and where life could possibly have evolved.As the tour continues, two craters come into view. Named Masursky and Sagan, there is also evidence that water was here, too, as the rim of the Masursky crater shows erosion likely caused by water from the Tiu Valles system located nearby.Another notable feature of the crater is the jagged, jumbled rocks located within it. Known, rather dramatically, as chaos terrain, these ridges and plains are often seen on Mars and are related to the historical presence of water as well. Its distinctive muddled appearance is thought to arise when subsurface water is suddenly released from underground to the surface, ESA explains. The resulting loss of support from below causes the surface to slump and break into blocks of various sizes and shapes.Further craters are visible along the tour, many of which also have evidence of once being filled with water. You can see the direction in which the water once flowed from the tail shapes left on the surface.Finally, the channel comes to an end in the smooth Oxia Planum region, where ESAs Rosalind Franklin rover will land following its launch in 2028, before the camera zooms out to show the whole region in all its fascinating glory.Editors Recommendations

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" While youre busy shopping through all of the Best Black Friday deals, heres a little something that might pique your interest. Youll be even more excited if you spend a lot of time outdoors or off-grid. You might want to wait on grabbing that Black Friday portable power station deal. Allow me to explain. The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a backpack, like any other outdoor pack you might encounter, except for one thing. Its also a power station and solar generator. Believe me when I say this thing is insane and super useful. But for Black Friday, theres a deal that includes the BLUETTI Handsfree 2 and a 100-watt solar panel to charge it on the go. Normally $799, its yours for just $550, saving you $249. Wow. You have to read what it can all do, so dont leave just yet.BLUETTIAt first glance, it looks like any regular outdoor or hiking backpack. It has a lot of functions that would serve you well on the trail or while camping, too. For example, there are MOLLE hangable points to hang your sleeping bag, tent, or solar panels. It has a travel essentials zone for stowing shoes, clothing, medicine, and necessities. It has a photography gear zone for lenses, cameras, and even drones. It also has the much-needed, power station zone where the power station tech is stored.Like any other power station, the integrated one can be charged via solar, auto ports, AC outlets, and generators. The solar panel that comes with it can plug right into the station, and then hang from your backpack while you travel. That entire time it powers up the station inside. The entire pack is IPX4 splash-resistant and has load-bearing belts, back panel support, waist pads, waist belts, shoulder straps, and chest straps. So, basically, its super comfortable and supportive everywhere it needs to be. Its also large enough to carry everything you need for the day while youre out hiking or camping.RelatedWhile all of that is incredible. Whats truly exciting to me is the Black Friday price. Maybe Im alone here but saving $249 on something like this is awesome. Normally $799, its yours for $550 after you clip an on-page $50 off coupon. I have no idea how long this deal is going to last but Im going to shop it myself I think. When I get my hands on one Ill let you know what I think, but if I were you, I wouldnt wait around for that info. The deal will be long gone by then.Editors Recommendations

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Apple always did things differently The upside-down capacitor in mid-90s Macs, proven and documented by hobbyists A "copy/paste error" on a Mac logic board has led to some restoration problems. Kevin Purdy Nov 29, 2024 7:02 am | 121 The capacitor is not upside-down, visually/orientation-wise, but in voltage. You'll notice if you try to replace it and smell ozone. Credit: Doug Brown The capacitor is not upside-down, visually/orientation-wise, but in voltage. You'll notice if you try to replace it and smell ozone. Credit: Doug Brown Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn more"Am I the first person to discover this?" is a tricky question when it comes to classic Macs, some of the most pored-over devices on the planet. But there's a lot to suggest that user paul.gaastra, on the 68kMLA vintage Mac forum, has been right for more than a decade: One of the capacitors on the Apple mid-'90s Mac LC III was installed backward due to faulty silkscreen printing on the board.It seems unlikely that Apple will issue a factory recall for the LC IIIor the related LC III+, or Performa models 450, 460, 466, or 467 with the same board design. The "pizza box" models, sold from 19931996, came with a standard 90-day warranty, and most of them probably ran without issue. It's when people try to fix up these boards and replace the capacitors, in what is generally a good practice (re-capping), that they run into trouble. The Macintosh LC III, forerunner to a bunch of computers with a single misaligned capacitor. Credit: Akbkuku / Wikimedia Commons The Macintosh LC III, forerunner to a bunch of computers with a single misaligned capacitor. Credit: Akbkuku / Wikimedia Commons Doug Brown took part in the original 2013 forum discussion, and has seen it pop up elsewhere. Now, having "bought a Performa 450 complete with its original leaky capacitors," he can double-check Apple's board layout 30 years later and detail it all in a blog post (seen originally at the Adafruit blog). He confirms what a bunch of multimeter-wielding types long suspected: Apple put the plus where the minus should be.Specifically, in the corner of the LC III board, near the power supply connector, there are three capacitors nearby, C19, C21, and C22. Each is boxed in with white silkscreen markings, to guide the factory assemblers and future repairs. Each capacitor sits on one of the "rails" (DC power from the supply). While C19 and C21 are properly taking on +5V and +12V lines from the power supply connector, the bottom C22 capacitor is taking a -5V rail into its positive terminal. This capacitor (an SMD electrolytic) is not supposed to take negative voltage.Brown notes that the predecessor Mac LC and LC II had the correct connections, as did the LC 475, which uses the same power supply scheme. This makes him "confident that Apple made a boo-boo on the LC III," or "basically the hardware equivalent of a copy/paste error when you're writing code."Making sure rehabbers don't make the same mistakeWhy was this not noticed earlier, other than a couple forum threads seen by dedicated board rehabbers? There are a few reasons. For one thing, the rail was only used for a serial port or certain expansion card needs, so a capacitor failure, or out-of-spec power output, may not have been noticed. The other bit is that the original capacitor was rated for 16V, so even with -5V across it, it might not have failed, at least while it was relatively fresh. And it would not have failed in quite so spectacular a fashion as to generate stories and myths.As to whether Apple knew about this but decided against acting on a somewhat obscure fault, one that might never cause real problems? By all means, let us know if you worked at Apple during that time and can clue us in. Ars has emailed Apple with this tremendously relevant question, the day before Thanksgiving, and will update this post with any comment.By posting his analysis, Brown hopes to provide anyone else re-capping one of these devices with a bright, reflective warning sign to ignore Apple's markings and install C22 the electrically correct way. Brown, reached by email, said that he heard from another hobbyist that the reverse voltage "would explain why the replacement cap" they installed "blew up." Some restoration types, like Retro Viator, noticed the problem and fixed it pre-detonation.Modern rehabbers tend to use tantalum capacitors to replace the fluid-filled kind that probably damaged the board they're working on. Tantalum tends to react more violently to too much or reverse voltage, Brown wrote me.Should C22 or other faulty capacitors destroy your LC III board entirely, Brown notes that 68kMLA member max1zzz has made a reverse-engineered full logic board schematic.Kevin PurdySenior Technology ReporterKevin PurdySenior Technology Reporter Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history. He has previously worked at Lifehacker, Wirecutter, iFixit, and Carbon Switch. 121 Comments

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29 countries offer residence visas for remote workers, or "digital nomad visas."Spain and Italy have joined the growing list of countries offering digital nomad visa programs.Governments hope the visas will help develop more sustainable tourist economies.In the lead-up to the election, Business Insider reported millions of Americans were considering leaving the country if former President Donald Trump won his 2024 campaign. After his victory was announced, searches for the phrase "moving to Canada" spiked along with inquiries about international digital nomad visas.The specialized visas allow remote workers to live and work in countries like Malta, Portugal, and Costa Rica as long as their income comes from outside the country.And as some American tourists consider moving abroad, dozens of countries have, in recent years, launched special visas designed specifically for remote workers to drive tourism in their countries.In some countries, the visas have become so popular that they've had to start turning people away. As of October 2024, for example, Cyprus is no longer accepting digital nomads after it filled the 500 slots it had available for its visa program.Nonetheless, there are still plenty of options elsewhere. Here are 29 countries that offer visas specifically for remote workers, the minimum income required to apply, and how much they cost.Europe digital nomad visasMalta Malta, an island south of Italy, allows nomads to legally stay in the country for one year with a chance of renewal. Yuriy Biryukov/Shutterstock Malta, an island south of Italy, has a permit that allows nomads to keep their jobs elsewhere and legally stay in the country for one year with a chance of renewal.To be eligible, you must be from a country outside the EU and EEA and have a minimum gross annual income of 42,000 euros.The Nomad Residence Permitrequires applicants to have health insurance, hold a valid travel document, have a rental or purchase agreement, and pass a background check. There is noapplication deadline, but there is a 300-euroLatvia Latvia launched its digital nomad visa in 2022. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Latvia introduced its digital nomad visa in February 2022, allowing applicants to spend up to a year in the country with the opportunity to renew for another.Digital nomads must either work for a company based in a member state of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe) or a company registered in one of those countries for at least six months.They must also have health insurance and make at least 2.5 times the country's average monthly salary of the previous year, which the government website reports is about $4,043 (3,843). There's also a $63 (60) state fee for the visa application.Romania Digital nomads in Romania must make three times the gross average monthly salary in the country. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images To apply for Romania's digital nomad visa, digital nomads must show proof they can work remotely, either as freelancers, business owners, or employees of a company registered outside the country.Applicants are also required to have a clean criminal record, medical insurance for the duration of the visa with a minimum liability of $31,580 (30,000), make at least three times the average gross monthly salary in Romania, around $3,467 (3,300), and pay an application fee of $126 (120).Hungary Digital nomads must make at least $3,146 to get Hungary's remote worker visa. Tanatat pongphibool ,thailand/Getty Images Known as the White Card, the digital nomad visa in Hungary requires applicants to be employed by a company outside the country, have shares in a company outside the country, or work as a freelancer.In addition to providing proof of health insurance and proof of accommodation, those keen on getting a White Card must earn at least $3,146 (3,000) a month. Application fees can cost as much as $297 (284).Croatia Digital nomads can move to Croatia under the country's temporary residence permit. Ian.CuiYi/Getty Images Croatia allows non-EU citizens to apply for its digital nomad visa program, which grants up to one year of residency for remote workers.The program also allows residency for close family members of the visa applicant so long as the family meets the country's income requirements. To be eligible, applicants must make a minimum of 2,870 euros a month (or $3,035) or have a minimum of 34,440 euros (or $36,430) already available in their account.Iceland Iceland's long-term visa for remote workers can grant residency for 90 to 180 days while working. Talia Lakritz/Insider In Iceland, a long-term visa for remote work can grant you 90 to 180 days while working. The program requires that you are from a country outside the EU and EEA and also from a country that does not need a visa to travel to the Schengen area (US citizens can travel to Iceland without a visa).Applicants must also have a monthly income of 1,000,000 Icelandic krna (or $7,156) or 1,300,000 Icelandic krna if they bring a spouse.Greece Greece's Digital Nomad Visa program lets non-EU digital nomads with a 3,500-euro monthly income stay in the country for up to 12 months. Maglara/Getty Images Greece started its Digital Nomad Visa in 2021 and is still operating today. The program lets non-EU digital nomads, with a 3,500-euro monthly income, stay for 12 months.The application fee is refundable at 75 euros, and there's also an administration fee of about 150 euros.Portugal Portugal offers temporary residency to digital nomads who meet income the country's requirements. proslgn/Shutterstock Portugal has been kind to digital nomads. With its "Temporary Residence Visa for the Exercise of Professional Activity Provided Remotely Outside the National Territory," or D8 visa, launched in 2022, non-EU nomads can still freely work there.Applicants must be over 18 years old, prove income over 3,280 euros a month, and show proof of accommodation for at least 12 months. The application fee ranges from 75 to 90 euros.Estonia Digital nomads can apply for a visa to work remotely in Estonia. Pavel Tochinsky/Getty Images Estonia launched its Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) program in 2020, offering up to a year of residency for eligible workers looking to live in the Northern European country bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland.Eligible remote workers must prove they earn at least 3,504 euros a month (or $3,706) and apply in person at their nearest Estonian Embassy or Consulate. Application fees range between 80 and 100 euros ($84 and $105).Spain Spain's Digital Nomad Visa Program allows remote workers to reside there for one year. Sina Ettmer Photography Spain's Digital Nomad VisaProgram allows remote workers, their spouse or unmarried partner, and dependent children to reside in the country for one year.Applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a "University, College, or Business School of prestige" or have at least 3 years of work experience in their current field, in addition to earning at least 200% of the monthly Spanish national minimum wage currently set at 37.8 euros/day ($39) or 1,134 euros/month ($1,199).Italy Italy's digital nomad visa lasts up to one year for the applicant, their spouse, and dependent children. Aleh Varanishcha/Getty Images Italy'sDigital Nomad Visais available to non-EU citizens who are highly specialized workers with careers that require post-secondary degrees or at least three years of professional training or experience.The visa lasts up to one year for the applicant, their spouse, and dependent children. To be eligible, the applicant must prove that their salary is at least three times the annual minimum wage of 24,789 euros (or $26,221) and that they have at least 30,000 euros (or $50,000) worth of medical insurance coverage.Asia and Africa digital nomad visasBali, Indonesia Bali is a province of Indonesia that allows foreign workers to live in Bali for up to a year. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images In April, Bali introduced a Remote Worker Visa (E33G), which allows digital nomads to work from Bali for a year. Foreign workers in Bali must be employed by a company outside Indonesia and receive a yearly income of at least $60,000.The application fee for a standard single-entry visa costs 12,900,000 Indonesian rupiah, or about $810.Thailand The Destination Thailand Visa allows digital nomads to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The Destination Thailand Visa allows digital nomads to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit, on a multiple-entry basis, within five years. The visa fee costs 10,000 Thai baht, or $284.Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have at least THB 500,000, or about $14,400 USD, in their bank. Employed workers are required to have a foreign employment contract, while freelancers need a professional portfolio.Japan Japan introduced a visa that authorizes remote workers to work in the country for up to six months. Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images Japan introduced a new digital nomad visa in April. This visa allows holders to work remotely in the country for up to six months. Visa holders must be nationals or citizens of selected regions, including the US and UK.Applicants must have an annual income of at least 10,000,000 Japanese yen, or $65,000, and submit their applications in person or by mail to the nearest embassy or consulate general of Japan. A single-entry visa costs $22, while a multiple-entry visa costs $43, but some countries, including the US, are exempt from this fee.United Arab Emirates Dubai is a hot spot for expats, and its virtual work residence visa allows holders to live and work remotely in the country. Lu ShaoJi/Getty Images UAE's virtual work residence visa allows holders to live and work remotely in the UAE including Dubai and Abu Dhabi for up to a year. Applicants must make at least $3,500 a month and have sufficient health insurance coverage within the country.The service fee to apply for the visa is 300 United Arab Emirates Dirhams, or about $80.Cabo Verde Remote workers can stay in Cabo Verde, a country comprising islands in the West of Africa, for up to six months. Peter Adams/Getty Images Cabo Verde's Remote Working Program allows remote workers to stay for up to 6 months, with the option of renewal after. Individual applicants must have an average bank balance of 1,500 euros, or $1,570, in the past 6 months.The visa fee costs 20 euros, and applicants must submit an online form to indicate their interest.South Africa South Africa's remote work visa allows holders to stay for at least 3 months and up to 3 years. Johannes Mann/Getty Images South Africa recently launched a remote work visa, which allows holders to stay for at least 3 months and up to 3 years. While details are still being finalized, the latest visa requirements state that applicants must have a salary of at least 650,796 South African Rand, or about $36,000, and a valid foreign-based employment contract.Caribbean digital nomad visasGrenada It costs $2,000 for a family of four to apply for a digital nomad visa in Grenada. Orietta Gaspari/Getty Images To receive a digital nomad visa from Grenada, you need a valid passport, an annual income of at least EC$100,000 a year, or about $37,000, full COVID-19 vaccination, and valid health insurance.There is no application deadline. The fee is $1,500 for individuals, $2,000 for a family of four, and $200 for each additional dependent.St. Lucia St. Lucia's Digital Nomad Visa program has no income threshold. David C Tomlinson/Getty Images St. Lucia's Digital Nomad Visa program, "Don't Just Visit, Live It," has no income threshold. The one-year visa is available to remote workers, freelancers, and students.The application fee costs $125 XCD (about $47) for a single-entry visa or $190 XCD (about $70) for a multiple-entry visa.Curaao Curaao's Digital Nomad Visa has no salary requirements. FrankvandenBergh/Getty Images Curaao's Digital Nomad Visa, the At Home in Curaao program, has no salary requirements. Still, you must be employed, own a business, or have freelance clients outside the country.Health insurance, a clean criminal record, and proof of accommodation or a lease on the island are also required. The visa application fee is about $294.Dominica To qualify for Dominica's Digital Nomad Visa, you must be 18 years old and have a clean criminal record. BriBar/Getty Images To qualify for Dominica's Digital Nomad Visa, the Work in Nature (WIN) Program, you must be 18 years old and have a clean criminal record.You will also need an income of at least $50,000 or have sufficient funds to support yourself and any family members accompanying you during a 12-month stay.The application fee is $100. The individual visa costs $800, and the primary applicant can also apply for their spouse and dependents for a total fee of $1,200.Anguilla The digital nomad visa in Anguilla has no income requirements. stevegeer/Getty Images The digital nomad visa in Anguilla has no income requirements, but interested travelers must fill out an application at least 7 days before arrival.Digital nomads also need proof of a negative COVID-19 test 3 to 5 days before they step foot on the island and proof of a health insurance policy covering COVID-19 complications.Antigua and Barbuda Applicants to Antigua and Barbuda's two-year digital nomad visa must earn at least $50,000 a year. Maria Ehrlich / EyeEm via Getty Images To nab Antigua and Barbuda's two-year visa through theNomad Digital Residency Programme, applicants must be 18 or older, earn at least $50,000 a year, and have a clean criminal record.Their employer must be outside Antigua and Barbuda as well. Application fees range from $1,500 for a single person to $3,000 for a family of three, plus another $650 for each additional dependent.Barbados The Barbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp offers a one-year visa for digital nomads. Kavitha Surana/AP Introduced in June 2020, the Barbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp offers a one-year visa for digital nomads interested in the island and the opportunity to renew.Applicants must make at least $50,000. Fees are $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a family bundle and must be paid within 28 days of application approval.North, Central, and South America digital nomad visasBermuda The Work from Bermuda certificate was created for remote workers. Cavan Images/Getty Images The Work from Bermuda certificate was created for "remote workers, self-employed digital nomads and university students engaged in remote learning," according to the program's web page. It lasts for 12 months and is renewable on a case-by-case basis.The application fee is $275, and interested applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, and have valid health insurance.There is no official salary requirement, but applicants must demonstrate that they "have substantial means" or a "continuous source of income," though no official range is provided.Colombia Colombia's program allows expats to work remotely in the tropical country for up to two years. Arturo Rosenow/Getty Images Colombia's "Visa V Digital Nomads" program allows expats from more than 100 countries to live and work remotely in the tropical country for up to two years. Applicants must make a minimum income of three times the current legal monthly minimum wage in Colombia, which currently equals about $885 a month.The application costs $54, and if approved, the Visa itself costs another $177. People hoping to become digital nomads in Colombia must also provide a contract or employment letter detailing their employment agreement and compensation details. Entrepreneurs may alternatively submit a letter outlining their business project and financial resources.Belize Applicants to Belize's program can secure a six-month visa by proving they make a minimum annual income of $75,000. Shutterstock Belize offers citizens of the European Union, the United Kindom, the United States, and Canada the chance to live and work in the country via its "Work Where You Vacation" program. Applicants can secure a six-month visa by proving they make a minimum annual income of $75,000 or $100,000 if applying with dependants. Kids under 18 are eligible to enroll in the country's school system.Applicants must submit a notarized banking reference, a police record, and proof of travel insurance. The visa costs $500 per adult and $200 per child.Costa Rica Costa Rica's digital nomad program offers residency for a full year. Gianfranco Vivi Costa Rica's digital nomad program extends the country's 90-day tourist visa to a full year with the option to renew for an additional year. Applicants must be foreign nationals who earn a minimum of $3,000 a month or $4,000 a month if applying with dependants.All application materials must be submitted in Spanish. The application costs $100, while the visa is an additional $90.Brazil Brazil's digital nomad visa allows foreign nationals to work remotely in the South American country for one year. Carlos Alkmin/Getty Images Brazil's digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) allows foreign nationals from more than100 countriesto work remotely in the South American country for one year andto renew for longer.The visa is available to remote workers who can prove a monthly minimum income of $1,500 or an available bank balance of at least $18,000. Applicants must submit a background check, a copy of their birth certificate, proof of valid health insurance in Brazil, and documents proving digital nomad status.The visa costs $290 for US applicants and between $100 and $215 for UK applicants. Expats from all other countries will pay $100 for the visa.

Scott BessentScott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group hedge fund, was nominated for Treasury secretary by President-elect Trump. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Trump tapped Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group hedge fund, to serve as Treasury secretary on November 22. In this prized cabinet role, Bessent will be expected to follow through on Trump's economic agenda around tax cuts and tariffs."Scott has long been a strong advocate of the America First Agenda," Trump said in a statement.Bessent is the founder and CEO of Key Square Group investment firm, which Trump mentioned in his statement. Notably, the president-elect left out how Bessent spent a large part of his career working with billionaire Democratic donor George Soros, a contentious figure in the conservative world. Between 2011 and 2015, Bessent served as the chief investment officer at Soros Capital Management.Still, Bessent was seen as a frontrunner for Trump's Treasury secretary for the better part of the year, as the billionaire hedge fund manager defended Trump's economic policies around de-regulation and tariff increases.At the Republican National Convention in July, Bessent said it was "absurd" to think Trump's policies would be inflationary, MarketWatch reported. Howard LutnickHoward Lutnick has served as president-elect Donald Trump's transition team cochair. ANGELA WEISS / AFP Trump tapped Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his next Secretary of Commerce.Lutnick, who also co-chairs the president-elect's transition team, had been in the running for treasury secretary.The president-elect said Lutnick would lead his administration's tariff policy. During a pre-election rally, Lutnick extolled the virtues of a much earlier US economy that collected significant tariffs."At the turn of the century, our economy was rocking," Lutnick said at a Madison Square Garden rally, praising 1900s America. "We had no income tax, and all we had was tariffs."In selecting the 63-year-old Wall Street titan as his commerce secretary, Trump is returning to the playbook he used during his first time in office.Wilbur Ross, the so-called "King of Bankruptcy" and a long-time Wall Street fixture, was Trump's only commerce secretary during his first term a remarkable milestone considering the unprecedented upheaval that engulfed most of Trump's cabinet.Ross' department played a major role in the Trump administration's efforts to hold Chinese companies accountable for doing business with Iran and North Korea. Marco RubioSenator Marco Rubio of Florida. Saul Loeb/Pool via AP Trump has selected Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, elevating his onetime political rival and the current vice chair of the Intelligence Committee to one of the highest-profile roles in his upcoming administration."Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom," Trump said in a statement announcing the pick. "He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries."With Rubio's selection, Trump is installing a hawk of China, Iran, and Venezuela to help shape the country's foreign policy during a tumultuous time throughout the world.Trump in 2024 made inroads with Arab American voters in Michigan, a key swing state, over Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The president-elect has indicated that he wants to see an end to the conflict in Gaza, but it is unclear what his plan would entail to do so.Rubio, a former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and was easily reelected in 2016 and 2022.In 2016, Rubio ran for president and clashed with Trump throughout the GOP primaries, with his then-rival pegging the senator as "Little Marco." But both men repaired their relationship afterwards, and during the 2024 presidential campaign, Rubio staunchly defended Trump against Democratic attacks. Pete HegsethFox anchor Pete Hegseth was nominated by Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Defense John Lamparski/Getty Images Pete Hegseth, who has been an anchor at Fox News for eight years, was nominated by Trump to serve as Secretary of Defense.The role will require a confirmation vote through the Republican-controlled Senate to be approved.An Army veteran with two Bronze Stars as well as a Combat Infantryman's Badge, Hegseth served tours in Guantnamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He has been a vocal supporter of Trump."Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America's enemies are on notice - Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down," Trump said in a statement announcing his appointment. Pam BondiFormer Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was a member of Trump's legal defense team during the first impeachment trial in 2020. Matt Slocum/AP Trump picked Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, to lead the Justice Department hours after Matt Gaetz, his first choice, withdrew from consideration. Gaetz said his nomination was "unfairly becoming a distraction" as sex-trafficking allegations continued to dog him.Announcing Bondi, the president-elect said in a statement that she would ensure that the DOJ is not "weaponized against me and other Republicans."Bondi is a longtime Trump ally who served on the legal defense team of the president-elect's first impeachment trial in 2020. She was also Florida's first female attorney general serving from 2011 to 2019.Disclosure filings showed that Bondi was a registered lobbyist, representing Amazon, General Motors, Uber, Fidelity National, Carnival North America, Major League Baseball, and foreign interests. Kristi NoemSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is Trump's choice to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.If confirmed by the Senate, Noem will lead US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the US Secret Service in sum, she will be in charge of a $60 billion budget, The Washington Post reported. She will play a crucial role in implementing Trump's hard-line immigration plans.Noem, a former representative, has maintained a good relationship with Trump. During his first term, she once greeted him in her home state with a four-foot replica of Mount Rushmore with his face added.In a statement, Noem said she was "honored and humbled" to be selected as the Secretary of Homeland Security."I look forward to working with Border Czar Tom Homan to make America SAFE again," Noem said. "With Donald Trump, we will secure the Border, and restore safety to American communities so that families will again have the opportunity to pursue The American Dream."The governor was floated as a potential running mate for Trump, but she prompted controversy by including an anecdote in her book about shooting and killing her dog, Cricket. Elise StefanikTrump offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the role of UN ambassador. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Trump nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik of upstate New York to fill the role of UN ambassador his first Cabinet pick. She is the fourth-ranking Republican in the House and was a loyal Trump surrogate during the campaign.Stefanik, the 40-year-old chair of the House Republican Conference, cemented her status as a Trump ally during his 2019 impeachment hearings. She's a vocal supporter of Israel and took a leading role in the congressional hearings that led multiple top university presidents to resign over their handling of protests against the war in Gaza.However, Stefanik lacks significant foreign policy and national security experience, Maggie Haberman wrote in the Times."Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter," Trump said in a statement confirming the pick.In a statement to the New York Post, Stefanik said she was "deeply humbled" to accept the nomination.Should the Senate confirm Stefanik, as it is likely to do, there will be a special election to fill her congressional seat. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, has been nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Mario Tama/Getty Images Trump announced he was nominating former presidential nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, on November 14."I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health.The president-elect previously vowed to let Kennedy "go wild on health."Kennedy, 70, supports removing fluoride from water supplies and is a well-known vaccine sceptic. He has said that he wants to fire some nutritionists at the health agency and overhaul federal food regulations. His eclectic views occasionally cut across party lines his desire to cut ultra-processed food from school lunches, for example, was an Obama-era priority as well.Kennedy dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed the president-elect in August, which sources said was an effort to secure a job in the administration. The two have since spearheaded a "Make America Healthy Again" campaign.The head of HHS requires Senate approval and Kennedy could have an upward battle ahead of him, Semafor reports. Chris WrightLiberty Energy CEO Chris Wright was nominated to be the US Secretary of Energy under the second Trump administration. Andy Cross/Denver Post via Getty Images Trump has nominated campaign donor and Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright to be Energy Secretary.The position, which manages the country's nuclear weapons program and carries out energy policy, requires a Senate vote to confirm.The fracking company's chief executive was also appointed to the newly formed Council of National Energy, led by Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota.The council, per a statement from Trump, "will oversee the path to US ENERGY DOMINANCE by cutting red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all sectors of the Economy, and by focusing on INNOVATION over longstanding, but totally unnecessary, regulation." John RatcliffeJohn Ratcliffe previously served as the director of national intelligence during President Donald Trump's first term. Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images John Ratcliffe, the former director of national intelligence, is Trump's choice to head the Central Intelligence Agency in his second administration.As director of national intelligence, Ratcliffe declassified unverified Russian intelligence concerning Hillary Clinton and her presidential campaign, alleging the campaign approved a plan to "stir up a scandal" against Trump, drawing criticism that Ratcliffe used the intelligence community to help Trump politically, CNN reported at the time.Trump praised Ratcliffe's loyalty in his announcement, describing him as "a warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American Public."Prior to his stint as the director of national intelligence in Trump's first term, Ratcliffe served in Congress for over five years, representing Texas' 4th congressional district. During that time, he was a member of the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees and the Cybersecurity Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. Sean DuffyTrump named Sean Duffy as his pick for Secretary of Transportation. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Trump tapped former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation.Duffy, 53, is the latest Fox News contributor to join the president-elect's administration. The former prosecutor served in Congress for eight years until 2019. He currently co-hosts "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business Network. Before his time in government, Duffy appeared on the MTV reality series "The Real World.""During his time in Congress, Sean was a respected voice and communicator in the Republican Conference, advocating for Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Growth, and Rural Development," Trump wrote in a Truth Social announcement on November 18.Trump said Duffy will prioritize "Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America's highways, tunnels, bridges and airports."Elon Musk had previously advocated for businessman and former Uber exec Emil Michael in the role, posting on X that Michael "would be effective." Tulsi GabbardFormer Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Trump has nominated Tulsi Gabbard, a 43-year-old one-time Democratic presidential nominee turned MAGA loyalist, as director of national intelligence. A former congresswoman from Hawaii and Army veteran, Gabbard is yet another example of the president-elect stocking his Cabinet with loyalists."As a former Candidate for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength," Trump said in a statement.Gabbard is a former congresswoman from Hawaii and Army veteran but does not have direct experience working in the intelligence community, other than her time on House committees, the Associated Press reported. She supported Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 bid for the presidency and ran for the Democratic nomination herself in 2020. Despite previously criticizing Trump, she endorsed him this election and is a member of his transition team. Doug BurgumNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call Trump also tapped Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota for Secretary of the Interior.Trump indicated his intention to nominate Burgum while attending a gala for the America First Policy Institute on November 15. Burgum was also in attendance."I won't tell you his name, it might be something like Burgum. Burgum," Trump told gala attendees."Actually, he's going to head the Department of Interior, and he's going to be fantastic," the president-elect said.If confirmed, Burgum will lead the Interior Department, which manages more than 500 million acres of federal and tribal land."We're going to do things with energy and with land, Interior, that is going to be incredible," Trump said.Trump had reportedly considered Burgum as a running mate, alongside other candidates like Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. Trump eventually picked Vance for his VP, and has since nominated Rubio for Secretary of State.In July, Burgum told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that Trump had referred to him as "Mr. Secretary" while notifying him that he wasn't selected as the Republican vice presidential candidate.Like Trump, Burgum was a businessman before entering politics. In 2001, he sold his software company, Great Plains Software, to Microsoft for over $1 billion.Burgum was elected governor of North Dakota in 2016, and his second term is slated to end in December. Burgum said in January that he would not seek a third term. Lee ZeldinLee Zeldin of New York will lead the EPA. Leon Neal/Getty Images Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, 44, has been chosen to lead the Environmental Protection Agency."We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI. We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water," Zeldin, a four-term Republican congressman from Long Island, wrote in a post on X on November 11.In a separate statement, Trump said he'd known Zeldin for years and trusted he would "ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American business, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards."During his time in the House, Zeldin repeatedly voted against clean water legislation and clean air legislation, the Times reported. Nonetheless, he had a more bipartisan record when it came to climate than many other Republicans.Some individuals close to Trump's transition team were taken aback by the selection, as Zeldin hasn't demonstrated a lot of interest in the EPA.In 2022, Zeldin ran for governor of New York and put up an impressive fight. He has remained close with President-elect Trump and appeared at Mar-a-Lago multiple times during the 2024 campaign.Trump has promised to "drill, baby, drill" for fossil fuels, cancel some EPA rules, and roll back some of President Joe Biden's climate agenda. Doug CollinsDoug Collins, a veteran, served in the US House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021. Bill Clark/Getty Images Trump chose Doug Collins, a Republican from Georgia who served in the US House from 2013 to 2021, to serve as his Secretary of Veterans Affairs.Collins is a veteran, previously serving in the Navy and then the Air Force reserve following the September 11 attacks. He was deployed to Iraq in 2008 and has served as a chaplain in the Navy and US Air Force Reserve."We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump wrote on Truth Social on November 15. Linda McMahonPresident-elect Donald Trump named former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as his education secretary on November 19. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Trump has tapped former WWE CEO Linda McMahon for his Secretary of Education."Linda served for two years on the Connecticut Board of Education, where she was one of fifteen members overseeing all Public Education in the State, including its Technical High School system," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on November 19."We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort," he added.McMahon cochairs Trump's transition team with the president-elect's commerce secretary pick, Howard Lutnick.She also served in the first Trump administration, heading the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019.Trump has repeatedly promised to shut down the Department of Education while on the campaign trail.In 2017, during his first term, Trump proposed a $9 billion cut to the department's budget."I say it all the time, I'm dying to get back to do this. We will ultimately eliminate the federal Department of Education," Trump said in September during a campaign rally in Wisconsin. Russell VoughtRussell Vought, a key leader in Project 2025, was tapped to reprise his White House role as the director of the Office of Management and Budget. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Trump nominated Russell Vought, an instrumental figure in the Project 2025 blueprint, to lead the White House's Office of Management and Budget.Vought previously served in the same role during Trump's first term between July 2020 and January 2021.Vought "did an excellent job serving in this role in my First Term - We cut four Regulations for every new Regulation, and it was a Great Success!" Trump wrote in a statement.As a key leader of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, a blueprint for Trump's second term, Vought was responsible for drawing up plans that could strengthen the president's power through a series of executive orders.As the OMB director, Vought will oversee the president's budget and legislative proposals. Lori Chavez-DeRemerRep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon was nominated to serve as Trump's labor secretary. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican representative from Oregon who narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, was tapped by Trump to serve as the secretary of the Department of Labor.Chavez-DeRemer is considered a moderate as one of the few Republican lawmakers who supported pro-union legislation that would have made it easier for workers to unionize.Teamsters President Sean O'Brien pushed Trump to consider Chavez-DeRemer for the labor secretary role, Politico reported."Lori has worked tirelessly with both Business and Labor to build America's workforce, and support the hardworking men and women of America," Trump said in a statement. "I look forward to working with her to create tremendous opportunity for American Workers, to expand Training and Apprenticeships, to grow wages and improve working conditions, to bring back our Manufacturing jobs." Scott TurnerScott Turner shakes hands with Donald Trump. Andrew Harnik/AP Former NFL football player and Texas State Rep. Scott Turner is Trump's pick to be the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner previously served as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump's first term.Turner, who is from Texas, played college football at the University of Illinois before the Washington Redskins drafted him in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL draft. He played in the NFL until 2003.Turner is now chair of the America First Policy Institute, a political policy and advocacy group with ties to Trump.In a statement announcing Turner's appointment, Trump said that Turner led an "unprecedented effort that transformed our country's most distressed communities" during his previous administration. As the head of Trump's Opportunity and Revitalization Council, Turner encouraged public and private investment in low-income areas designated as "opportunity zones," CNN reported.Critics of "opportunity zones" say they serve as tax loopholes for the richand funnel untaxed money into mostly wealthy communities. Susie WilesSusie Wiles will become the nation's first female chief of staff. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Susie Wiles is set to make history as the country's first female chief of staff to a president. A veteran Florida strategist who led Trump's political operation for nearly four years, Wiles is seen as loyal and supremely capable.A grandmother who keeps a relatively low public profile, Wiles is Trump's only campaign manager to have lasted an entire election cycle, The New York Times reported. Not only did she help the president-elect expand his base and run a more professional campaign, she also assisted lawyers on his various criminal and civil cases. She has a proven ability to manage Trump's unpredictable personality, which will be crucial as she takes on what some consider the second-most-powerful job in Washington, behind the presidency itself."Susie is tough, smart, innovative and is universally admired and respected," Trump said when he announced her role.Chris LaCivita, Trump's co-campaign manager, described her as "loyal and honest as the day is long."Come January, Wiles will likely have to balance the demands of various big personalities, from Elon Musk to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Trump tore through four chiefs of staff during his first term, with one of them, Gen. John Kelly, describing it as the worst job he's ever had.More traditional Republicans and MAGA diehards alike seem to think that Wiles, with her political sharpness and close ties to the Trump family, will be a more durable choice. Elon MuskElon Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, will head the Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE"). Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Trump announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy."Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies - Essential to the "Save America" Movement," Trump said in a statement.Musk has teased his role in a second Trump administration for months, previously describing his priorities as leading a "once-in-a-lifetime deregulation and reduction in the size of government."Also, as the DOGE will be a commission, Musk's role would not make him an official Cabinet member. Vivek RamaswamyVivek Ramaswamy, along with Elon Musk, will head the Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE"). Scott Olson/Getty Images Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, will cohead the Department of Government Efficiency with Musk (meaning he isn't an official Cabinet member, either)."I look forward to Elon and Vivek making changes to the Federal Bureaucracy with an eye on efficiency and, at the same time, making life better for all Americans," Trump said in a statement. "Importantly, we will drive out the massive waste and fraud which exists throughout our annual $6.5 Trillion Dollars of Government Spending."In his statement, Trump said DOGE would "provide advice and guidance from outside of Government, and will partner with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before." Jay BhattacharyaDr. Jay Bhattacharya speaks during a roundtable discussion with members of the House Freedom Caucus on the COVID-19 pandemic at The Heritage Foundation on Thursday, November 10, 2022 Getty Images On November 26, Trump announced he had picked Jay Bhattacharya as the director of the National Institutes of Health, the medical research agency.A physician and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Bhattacharya, 56, is known for criticizing COVID-19 lockdowns. He was one of three co-authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, an open letter published in October 2020, before the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, which called for those at minimal risk of dying from the virus to "live their lives normally "in a bid to achieve herd immunity.Trump said Bhattacharya would work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services."Together, Jay and RFK Jr. will restore the NIH to a Gold Standard of Medical Research as they examine the underlying causes of, and solutions to, America's biggest health challenges, including our Crisis of Chronic Illness and Disease," Trump said in a post to Truth Social."Together, they will work hard to Make America Healthy Again!" he said.The NIH, which falls under the HHS, is the largest biomedical agency in the world with a $47.7 billion budget and 27 different institutes and centers.Bhattacharya wrote on X following the announcement: "We will reform American scientific institutions so that they are worthy of trust again and will deploy the fruits of excellent science to make America healthy again!" Dr. Mehmet OzDr. Oz will lead the agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid. Ryan Collerd/AFP/Getty Images Dr. Mehmet Oz "the most accomplished and influential celebrity doctor in history," according to Esquire has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid."He will also cut waste and fraud within our Country's most expensive Government Agency, which is a third of our Nation's Healthcare spend, and a quarter of our entire National Budget," Trump said in a statement announcing the pick on November 19.A cardiothoracic surgeon, Oz shot to fame in 209 as an expert voice on "Oprah," then as the host of his own Emmy Award-winning "The Dr. Oz Show."He sought the Republican nomination for a Pennsylvania Senate seat in 2022 but was unsuccessful. He has no experience leading a large government bureaucracy.Announcing the appointment, Trump said Oz would work closely with RFK Jr., the president-elect's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kevin HassettKevin Hassett is Trump's pick to run the White House National Economic Council. Alex Wong/Getty Images Trump said he would nominate Kevin Hassett, an economist and veteran of the president-elect's first term, to run the White House National Economic Council.Hassett previously led the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2017 to 2019. He returned as a senior advisor to Trump in 2020 during the COVID pandemic."He will play an important role in helping American families recover from the inflation that was unleashed by the Biden administration. Together we will renew and improve our record Tax Cuts, and ensure that we have Fair Trade with Countries that have taken advantage of the United States in the past," Trump wrote in the Truth Social post announcing Hassett's appointment. Karoline LeavittTrump 2024 National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will be the youngest White House press secretary in history. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Karoline Leavitt, who served as the national press secretary for Trump's 2024 reelection campaign, was tapped to become the administration's White House press secretary.At 27, she will be the youngest person in history to hold the role, NPR reported.In Trump's first administration, the role of the top White House spokesperson had a notable turnover rate, with four people holding the title over the four-year term. President Joe Biden had two White House spokespeople during his term, while President Barack Obama had three over both his terms.During Trump's first term, Leavitt previously served in the White House as an assistant press secretary. Steven CheungTrump has tapped Steven Cheung to become his next White House communications director. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Steven Cheung, the chief spokesman for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, is set to become the next White House communications director.Cheung, a former spokesperson for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, previously served as the director of strategic response during Trump's first term.During the 2024 campaign, Cheung became known for his forceful statements against Trump's rivals in both the GOP primaries and the general election. Earlier this year, Cheung strongly criticized onetime Trump officials-turned-critics John Kelly and John Bolton, accusing them of having "a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."Trump, in a statement, praised Cheung as a "trusted" advisor who has "continued to champion America First principles" from the president-elect's first foray in the White House to his successful reelection bid. Thomas HomanThomas Homan was a top immigration official during Trump's first term. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Trump has tapped Thomas Homan to serve as his administration's "border czar." Homan, 62, was a senior immigration official during Trump's first term and served as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Homan will oversee the nation's borders, as well as maritime and aviation security. A former police officer and border patrol agent, he has extensive experience in immigration enforcement.Trump made immigration enforcement a centerpiece of his election campaign and has promised to pursue the country's largest mass deportation to date.Last month, Homan told "60 Minutes" that worksite raids to target unauthorized employees would pick back up under a Trump presidency.The president-elect announced Homan's role on Truth Social: "I've known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders," he wrote.Homan's role does not need Senate confirmation. Michael WaltzRep. Michael Waltz, center, was first elected to the House in 2018. Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images Trump has turned to Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida to become his next national security advisor, bringing on board an Army Green Beret veteran and staunch critic of the Biden administration's 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.Waltz himself served in Afghanistan, as well as the Middle East and Africa."Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda, and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!" Trump said in a statement.Waltz was first elected to the House in 2018, where he succeeded now-Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the conservative-leaning 6th Congressional District. He currently chairs the Armed Services subcommittee on readiness and also sits on the Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees. Brendan CarrBrendan Carr, a senior Republican Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission, has been tapped to lead the FCC during the second Trump term. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Trump announced Brendan Carr as his pick to lead the FCC during his second term.Carr has served at the FCC since 2012, including being nominated to five-year terms as a commissioner by both Trump and Biden. He has been confirmed unanimously by the Senate three times. According to his biography, his work at the FCC has focused on modernizing communications infrastructure and accelerating the construction of high-speed networks across the country."Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans' Freedoms, and held back our Economy," Trump said in a statement. "He will end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America's Job Creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America." William Joseph McGinleyWilliam Joseph McGinley will serve as White House counsel in Donald Trump's second administration. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Trump tapped William Joseph McGinley to serve as his White House counsel, a role which involves advising the president on judicial appointments, ethics and oversight considerations, and other legal matters concerning the administration.McGinley previously served as White House Cabinet Secretary during Trump's first term and as General Counsel at the National Republican Senatorial Committee."Bill is a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement," Trump said in a statement announcing the appointment. Dr. Janette NesheiwatDr. Janette Nesheiwat, Fox News contributor and medical director, was nominated to serve as US surgeon general. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Trump tapped Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a Fox News medical contributor, to serve as the US surgeon general."Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health," Trump said in a statement. "She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare, and believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health to live longer, healthier lives."According to her website, Nesheiwat graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is the medical director at CityMed.The surgeon general is responsible for communicating to the public essential information about healthcare. Marty MakaryTrump tapped Dr. Marty Makary to be the FDA Commissioner. Noam Galai/Getty Images for HBO Trump nominated Marty Makary, a surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University, to be the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration."FDA has lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of its primary goal as a regulator. The Agency needs Dr. Marty Makary, a Highly Respected Johns Hopkins Surgical Oncologist and Health Policy Expert, to course-correct and refocus the Agency," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on November 22.Makary gained some notoriety for questioning COVID-19 protocols and vaccinations in the United States.Trump said on Truth Social that Makary would work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "properly evaluate harmful chemicals poisoning our Nation's food supply and drugs and biologics being given to our Nation's youth," among other things."I am confident that Dr. Makary, having dedicated his career to High-Quality Lower-Cost care, will restore FDA to the Gold Standard of Scientific Research, and cut the bureaucratic red tape at the Agency to make sure Americans get the Medical Cures and Treatments they deserve," Trump said.Makary has written books like "UNACCOUNTABLE" and "The Price We Pay," which question the American healthcare system. Dr. David WeldonFormer Florida congressman David Weldon in Orlando in 2005. He was tapped by Trump to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Peter Cosgrove/AP Dr. David Weldon, a former Republican congressman of Florida, was nominated by Trump to serve as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.During his time in Congress, Weldon pushed a bill that would have moved vaccine research away from the CDC and toward an independent agency within the HHS. He has also pushed the false idea that thimerosal, an ingredient in some vaccines, caused an increase in autism, according to The New York Times."As a father of two and a husband of 45 years, Dave understands American Family Values, and views Health as one of utmost importance," Trump said in a statement on November 22. "Dave will prioritize Transparency, Competence, and High Standards at CDC."