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Jeff Mordock

jmordock@washingtontimes.com

Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeff Mordock

FILE - Acting OMB Director Russel Vought speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, March 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Trump names Bessent as Treasury secretary, Vought to lead OMB

President-elect Donald Trump filled two key spots to help carry out his economic agenda with the selection of financier Scott Bessent as the next Treasury secretary and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to serve as Labor secretary.

November 22, 2024
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., arrives during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump says he’s sticking with Gaetz despite allegations of paying for sex

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's standing by his controversial attorney general pick Matt Gaetz, even as the allegations intensify against the former Florida congressman of having paid for sex, and some Senate Republicans say there is little chance he'll be confirmed.

November 19, 2024