Dr. Siegel: All signs point to good news for George HW Bush
McGrath said Barbara Bush continues to be treated for her bronchitis with antibiotics, and she said she feels "a thousand percent better today."
He said President Bush 41 is also on the upswing. He is alert and remains in stable condition in intensive care, and he said the good news he is being actively evaluated for having his breathing tube removed.
McGrath said both had a great night"s sleep.
Their son Neil Bush has been over to visit. No other family members are flying in because they feel everything is stable and moving in the right direction.
Former President George W. Bush is still going to the inauguration, McGrath said.
The 92-year-old former President was admitted to the intensive care unit at Houston Methodist Hospital to address "an acute respiratory problem stemming from pneumonia. Doctors performed a procedure to protect and clear his airway that required sedation," McGrath said in an earlier statement.
By Wednesday evening, the former President was no longer sedated.
McGrath told CNN doctors wanted to keep George H.W. Bush in ICU for observation, because he"s still intubated and their intention is to keep his airway open.
At first, McGrath reported that he was responding well to the drugs. But Wednesday, the 41st President"s condition changed and he was admitted to the intensive care unit, sedated and intubated.
"It"s definitely very concerning," said Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN"s chief medical correspondent, who noted that it is the first time President Bush has been intubated to protect his airway. "Certainly when someone is sedated, they"re having trouble breathing on their own."
Barbara Bush treated with antibiotics
Barbara Bush also was admitted to the hospital Wednesday morning as a precaution after "experiencing fatigue and coughing," McGrath said in the same initial statement.
McGrath said Wednesday evening the first lady has bronchitis, not pneumonia like her husband.
Bush, who served a single term as President from 1989 to 1993, was already not expected to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on Friday due to health concerns.
Bush sent a letter to the President-elect on January 10, apologizing for missing the ceremony and saying that he and Barbara "wish you the very best as you begin this incredible journey of leading our great country."
"My doctor says if I sit outside in January, it likely will put me six feet under. Same for Barbara," Bush wrote, in a letter first reported by ABC News. "So I guess we"re stuck in Texas."
Trump responded on Twitter Wednesday, wishing the Bushes a speedy recovery and thanking them for their note.
"Looking forward to a speedy recovery for George and Barbara Bush, both hospitalized. Thank you for your wonderful letter!" he tweeted.
President Barack Obama said at a White House news conference Wednesday his White House has been in touch with the Bush family.
"They have not only dedicated their lives to this country, they have been a constant source of friendship and support and good counsel" over the years, Obama said.
"They are as fine a couple as we know," he added, calling the Bushes "really good people."
Former President Bill Clinton, also offered his best wishes to his predecessor on Twitter.
"41 and Barbarathinking about you both and sending wishes for a speedy recovery. Love, 42," he wrote.
President Bush also received a "get well" video from actress Suzanne Somers and his face lit up, McGrath said.
Previous health concerns
Bush revealed several years ago that he suffered from a form of Parkinson"s disease that left him unable to walk. He uses a wheelchair or a scooter to get around and had two other health scares in 2014 and 2015.
In December 2014, he was hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath, and the following July fell at his home in Kennebunkport, Maine, breaking the C2 vertebrae in his neck.
The injury did not result in any neurological problems, his spokesman said at the time.
CORRECTION: This story has been updated to accurately state the years george h.w. bush served as president of the United States.
CNN"s Kevin Bohn and Kevin Liptak contributed to this report.
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RICHMOND, Va. More than 11 years after the brutal murders of a well-known Richmond family, some hope the execution of the man convicted of the killings will close a painful chapter of this communitys history.
Ricky Gray is scheduled to be put to death on Jan. 18 for the murders of 9-year-old Stella Harvey and 4-year-old sister, Ruby. The girls and their parents, Bryan and Kathryn Harvey, were found in the basement of their burning home, bound, beaten and stabbed, with their throats cut.
Gray also confessed to participating in the killing of Ashley Baskerville, her mother and stepfather less than a week later, but was never tried in that case.
**FILE** Kathryn and Bryan Harvey May 17, 1996, file photo, at their store in Richmond, Va. Firefighters found the couple and their two children slain Sunday, Jan 1, 2006, while responding to a blaze at their Richmond home.(AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch,Alexa Welch Edlund, File) (ALEXA WELCH/AP) **FILE**This undated photo provided by Harvey family shows Stella Harvey, 9, left, and Ruby Harvey, 4, right, in Richmond, Va. The two children were slain along with their parents in January 2006. Ricky Jovan Gray goes on trial Monday Aug. 14, 2006, for the slayings. (AP Photo/Family Photo via Richmond Times-Dispatch, File) ** NO SALES ** (AP)
Stella Harvey and 4-year-old sister, Ruby (right) were murdered, and their parents, Bryan and Kathryn Harvey, were found in the basement of their burning home, bound, beaten and stabbed, with their throats cut.
Steve Tarrant, who lived across the street from the Harveys, said he believes Grays execution will bring the community some closure.
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"This whole experience has been very scary for me," the reality TV personality, 19, told E! News hosts Jason Kennedy and Catt Sadler in a Skype interview with her famous dad, Todd Chrisley. "It"s put a lot of things into perspective, and it"s made me realize things I need more focus on."
The accident happened on Monday, January 16, when Savannah looked down for a brief second to fix her floor mat, which had gotten stuck behind the gas pedal. As a result, she lost control of her vehicle and hit a guardrail during a rainstorm.
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Sonny Perdue Is Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary
Jared Kushner, Rex Tillerson, Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway: These are just a few of the people filling major roles in President-elect Donald Trump"s administration. Trump has also selected a number of New Yorkers, including Vincent Viola and Carl Icahn.
All the Cabinet nominees and ambassadors require confirmation by the Senate, which began hearings on Jan. 10, 2017. The adviser roles, however, do not need approval from Congress.
Here"s a look at the people Trump has nominated or appointed.
Sonny Perdue: Secretary of agriculture
Trump named former Georgia Gov. Sonny perdue as his nominee for secretary of agriculture on Jan. 19, 2017. Perdue, 70, served on Trump"s agricultural advisory committee during his presidential campaign. He was the governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011. His nomination completes Trump"s proposed Cabinet just one day before his inauguration. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Bryan R. Smith)
Trump named former Georgia Gov. Sonny perdue as his nominee for secretary of agriculture on Jan. 19, 2017. Perdue, 70, served on Trump"s agricultural advisory committee during his presidential campaign. He was the governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011. His nomination completes Trump"s proposed Cabinet just one day before his inauguration. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Bryan R. Smith)
David Shulkin: Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Donald Trump announced his selection for Secretary of Veterans Affairs during a news conference at Trump Tower on Jan. 11, 2017. David Shulkin, a physician, has served as undersecretary at the department since his confirmation, during the Obama administration, in June 2015. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Dominick Reuter)
Donald Trump announced his selection for Secretary of Veterans Affairs during a news conference at Trump Tower on Jan. 11, 2017. David Shulkin, a physician, has served as undersecretary at the department since his confirmation, during the Obama administration, in June 2015. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Dominick Reuter)
Jared Kushner: Senior adviser to the president
Trump has named his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a senior White House adviser, the transition team announced on Jan. 9, 2017. Kushner will work alongside Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon to carry out Trump"s agenda, the transition team said.
Kushner chose to forego his salary while serving in the administration, according to the transition team. He is expected to work on trade deals and the Middle East, a transition official said.
The move could potentially violate anti-nepotism laws and raises questions over conflicts of interest for Kushner, who is a real estate developer.
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Trump has named his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a senior White House adviser, the transition team announced on Jan. 9, 2017. Kushner will work alongside Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon to carry out Trump"s agenda, the transition team said.
Kushner chose to forego his salary while serving in the administration, according to the transition team. He is expected to work on trade deals and the Middle East, a transition official said.
The move could potentially violate anti-nepotism laws and raises questions over conflicts of interest for Kushner, who is a real estate developer.
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Dan Coats: Director of national intelligence
Trump has chosen Dan Coats, a former senator from Indiana, as his director of national intelligence, two senior transition officials said on Jan. 5, 2017. Coats, 73, is a traditional conservative from Indiana who just finished a six-year term in the Senate. He was also a U.S. ambassador to Germany for Republican President George W. Bush.
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Trump has chosen Dan Coats, a former senator from Indiana, as his director of national intelligence, two senior transition officials said on Jan. 5, 2017. Coats, 73, is a traditional conservative from Indiana who just finished a six-year term in the Senate. He was also a U.S. ambassador to Germany for Republican President George W. Bush.
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Katie Walsh: Deputy chief of staff
Katie Walsh, seen Nov. 9, 2016, the chief of staff for Reince Priebus at the Republican National Committee, was appointed as deputy chief of staff to the White House, Trump said Jan. 4, 2017. Walsh will continue to work closely with Priebus, who was previously appointed as Trump"s chief of staff.
The president-elect also announced that Rick Dearborn, chief of staff to Sen. Jeff Sessions -- who Trump nominated to be attorney general -- will serve as deputy chief of staff for legislative, intergovernmental affairs and implementation. Joe Hagin, who served in the administrations of George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, will serve as deputy chief of staff for operations, Trump said.
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Katie Walsh, seen Nov. 9, 2016, the chief of staff for Reince Priebus at the Republican National Committee, was appointed as deputy chief of staff to the White House, Trump said Jan. 4, 2017. Walsh will continue to work closely with Priebus, who was previously appointed as Trump"s chief of staff.
The president-elect also announced that Rick Dearborn, chief of staff to Sen. Jeff Sessions -- who Trump nominated to be attorney general -- will serve as deputy chief of staff for legislative, intergovernmental affairs and implementation. Joe Hagin, who served in the administrations of George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, will serve as deputy chief of staff for operations, Trump said.
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Jay Clayton: Securities and Exchange Commission chairman
Trump will nominate Jay Clayton to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, which provides oversight of the stock market, his transition team said Jan. 4, 2017. Clayton is a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, a prominent law firm that helps businesses navigate the federal regulations Clayton would be tasked with overseeing at the SEC.
"If confirmed, we are going to work together with key stakeholders in the financial system to make sure we provide investors and our companies with the confidence to invest together in America," Clayton said in a statement.
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Trump will nominate Jay Clayton to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, which provides oversight of the stock market, his transition team said Jan. 4, 2017. Clayton is a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, a prominent law firm that helps businesses navigate the federal regulations Clayton would be tasked with overseeing at the SEC.
"If confirmed, we are going to work together with key stakeholders in the financial system to make sure we provide investors and our companies with the confidence to invest together in America," Clayton said in a statement.
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Robert Lighthizer: U.S. trade representative
Trump announced on Jan. 3, 2017, that he nominated Robert Lighthizer as the U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer, a trade lawyer, previously served under President Ronal Reagan as the deputy U.S. trade representative. He is also a partner at the law firm Skadden Arps. Lighthizer will work with the secretary of commerce (Trump has nominated Wilbur Ross for the position) to shrink the country"s trade deficit, strengthen the manufacturing base and keep jobs in America, the president-elect said in a statement. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Don Emmert)
Trump announced on Jan. 3, 2017, that he nominated Robert Lighthizer as the U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer, a trade lawyer, previously served under President Ronal Reagan as the deputy U.S. trade representative. He is also a partner at the law firm Skadden Arps. Lighthizer will work with the secretary of commerce (Trump has nominated Wilbur Ross for the position) to shrink the country"s trade deficit, strengthen the manufacturing base and keep jobs in America, the president-elect said in a statement. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Don Emmert)
Thomas Bossert: Homeland security aide
Thomas Bossert will be Trump"s homeland security aide, the president-elect announced on Dec. 27, 2016. He will advise on security and counterterrorism issues, according to a statement. Bossert was formerly the deputy homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Thomas Bossert will be Trump"s homeland security aide, the president-elect announced on Dec. 27, 2016. He will advise on security and counterterrorism issues, according to a statement. Bossert was formerly the deputy homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
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Sean Spicer, Hope Hicks, Dan Scavino: Senior communications team
Trump"s transition team announced on Dec. 22, 2016, that Sean Spicer (pictured left), Republican National Committee communications director, has been named press secretary and assistant to the president. In the same statement, the transition team revealed that Trump"s campaign press secretary, Hope Hicks (pictured right), has been named assistant to the president and director of strategic communications. Also named to the press team were Jason Miller as assistant to the president and director of communications and Dan Scavino as assistant to the president and director of social media.
"Sean, Hope, Jason and Dan have been key members of my team during the campaign and transition," Trump said in a statement. "I am excited they will be leading the team that will communicate my agenda that will Make America Great Again."
But on Dec. 24, Miller announced he would not accept the position offered by Trump. Miller, who is Trump"s current communications director for the transition team, said in a statement that he and his wife were expecting their second daughter in January and that his family needed to take priority over career moves.
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Trump"s transition team announced on Dec. 22, 2016, that Sean Spicer (pictured left), Republican National Committee communications director, has been named press secretary and assistant to the president. In the same statement, the transition team revealed that Trump"s campaign press secretary, Hope Hicks (pictured right), has been named assistant to the president and director of strategic communications. Also named to the press team were Jason Miller as assistant to the president and director of communications and Dan Scavino as assistant to the president and director of social media.
"Sean, Hope, Jason and Dan have been key members of my team during the campaign and transition," Trump said in a statement. "I am excited they will be leading the team that will communicate my agenda that will Make America Great Again."
But on Dec. 24, Miller announced he would not accept the position offered by Trump. Miller, who is Trump"s current communications director for the transition team, said in a statement that he and his wife were expecting their second daughter in January and that his family needed to take priority over career moves.
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Kellyanne Conway: Counselor to the president
Kellyanne Conway will be counselor to the president, Trump announced on Dec. 22, 2016. In this role, she will serve as a close adviser to Trump and work with senior leadership to execute the administration"s agenda. Conway has served as a senior member of Trump"s transition team and acted as his campaign manager for the final leg of his campaign, helping him win the election. (Credit: Getty Images / Spencer Platt)
Kellyanne Conway will be counselor to the president, Trump announced on Dec. 22, 2016. In this role, she will serve as a close adviser to Trump and work with senior leadership to execute the administration"s agenda. Conway has served as a senior member of Trump"s transition team and acted as his campaign manager for the final leg of his campaign, helping him win the election. (Credit: Getty Images / Spencer Platt)
Carl Icahn: Special adviser to the president
Billionaire Carl Icahn has accepted a position as special adviser to the president on regulatory reform, Trump"s transition team said on Dec. 21, 2016. A native of Far Rockaway, Queens, and the chairman of his NYC-based Icahn Enterprises, Icahn began his Wall Street career in 1961, according to a news release. Icahn will not take a salary for his service, a Trump transition team aide told Reuters. (Credit: Getty Images / Mat Szwajkos)
Billionaire Carl Icahn has accepted a position as special adviser to the president on regulatory reform, Trump"s transition team said on Dec. 21, 2016. A native of Far Rockaway, Queens, and the chairman of his NYC-based Icahn Enterprises, Icahn began his Wall Street career in 1961, according to a news release. Icahn will not take a salary for his service, a Trump transition team aide told Reuters. (Credit: Getty Images / Mat Szwajkos)
Vincent Viola: Secretary of the Army
Vincent Viola was selected as Trump"s nominee for secretary of the Army on Dec. 19, 2016. Viola is a former U.S. Army infantry officer and the founder and executive chairman of Virtu Financial. The West Point graduate was born and raised in Brooklyn, and still lives in the city with his wife, Teresa, according to Trump"s transition team. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Vincent Viola was selected as Trump"s nominee for secretary of the Army on Dec. 19, 2016. Viola is a former U.S. Army infantry officer and the founder and executive chairman of Virtu Financial. The West Point graduate was born and raised in Brooklyn, and still lives in the city with his wife, Teresa, according to Trump"s transition team. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Mick Mulvaney: White House Office of Management and Budget director
Trump chose South Carolina Rep. Mick Mulvaney to be director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a position which will require Senate confirmation. Mulvaney, 49, is a fiscal conservative and was an outspoken critic of former House Speaker John Boehner, who resigned in 2015 amid opposition from fellow Republicans who were members of the House Freedom Caucus. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla)
Trump chose South Carolina Rep. Mick Mulvaney to be director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a position which will require Senate confirmation. Mulvaney, 49, is a fiscal conservative and was an outspoken critic of former House Speaker John Boehner, who resigned in 2015 amid opposition from fellow Republicans who were members of the House Freedom Caucus. (Credit: Getty Images / Chip Somodevilla)
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David Friedman: Ambassador to Israel
David Friedman, left, was chosen as Trump"s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel, the transition team announced on Dec. 15, 2016. Friedman has been one of the president-elect"s top advisers on the U.S.-Israel relationship during his campaign. He speaks Hebrew fluently and is a founding partner of the law firm Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP. (Credit: EPA / Abir Sultan)
David Friedman, left, was chosen as Trump"s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel, the transition team announced on Dec. 15, 2016. Friedman has been one of the president-elect"s top advisers on the U.S.-Israel relationship during his campaign. He speaks Hebrew fluently and is a founding partner of the law firm Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP. (Credit: EPA / Abir Sultan)
Ryan Zinke: Secretary of the Interior
Trump has selected Rep. Ryan Zinke as his Interior secretary, his transition team announced Dec. 15, 2016. The first-term Republican from Montana is a proponent of keeping public lands under federal ownership, putting him at odds with some in the GOP. Zinke, 55, is also a former Navy SEAL commander. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Kena Betancur )
Trump has selected Rep. Ryan Zinke as his Interior secretary, his transition team announced Dec. 15, 2016. The first-term Republican from Montana is a proponent of keeping public lands under federal ownership, putting him at odds with some in the GOP. Zinke, 55, is also a former Navy SEAL commander. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Kena Betancur )
Rick Perry: Energy secretary
Trump has chosen former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as his nominee for energy secretary, the transition team said Dec. 14, 2016. The selection of Perry, who is from a leading oil-producing state, is further indication that the Trump administration may be friendly toward the fossil fuel industry. Perry proposed eliminating the Energy Department, which is responsible for the country"s energy policies and oversees the nuclear weapons program, during his unsuccessful bid for president in 2011. He was also among Trump"s Republican rivals in the 2016 presidential race, during which he called Trump "a cancer on conservatism." During a debate, Trump took aim at Perry"s appearance, saying, "He put on glasses so people will think he"s smart." (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Kena Betancur)
Trump has chosen former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as his nominee for energy secretary, the transition team said Dec. 14, 2016. The selection of Perry, who is from a leading oil-producing state, is further indication that the Trump administration may be friendly toward the fossil fuel industry. Perry proposed eliminating the Energy Department, which is responsible for the country"s energy policies and oversees the nuclear weapons program, during his unsuccessful bid for president in 2011. He was also among Trump"s Republican rivals in the 2016 presidential race, during which he called Trump "a cancer on conservatism." During a debate, Trump took aim at Perry"s appearance, saying, "He put on glasses so people will think he"s smart." (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Kena Betancur)
Rex Tillerson: Secretary of state
Trump announced Rex Tillerson as his nominee for secretary of state on Dec. 13, 2016. Tillerson is the chief executive of Exxon Mobil who has close ties to the Russian government. In 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Tillerson with Russia"s Order of Friendship, one of the country"s highest civilian honors. Lawmakers from both major parties have raised questions about Tillerson"s relationship with Russia, and his confirmation in the Senate is not expected to be easy. (Credit: Getty Images )
Trump announced Rex Tillerson as his nominee for secretary of state on Dec. 13, 2016. Tillerson is the chief executive of Exxon Mobil who has close ties to the Russian government. In 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Tillerson with Russia"s Order of Friendship, one of the country"s highest civilian honors. Lawmakers from both major parties have raised questions about Tillerson"s relationship with Russia, and his confirmation in the Senate is not expected to be easy. (Credit: Getty Images )
Stephen Miller: Senior advisor to the president for policy
Stephen Miller was chosen as Trump"s senior adviser to the president for policy, the transition team announced on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. Miller has been the president-elect"s top adviser on policy since January 2016 and has served as a key adviser to several members of Congress, including Trump"s choice for attorney general, Jeff Sessions. (Credit: Getty Images / John Gurzinski )
Stephen Miller was chosen as Trump"s senior adviser to the president for policy, the transition team announced on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. Miller has been the president-elect"s top adviser on policy since January 2016 and has served as a key adviser to several members of Congress, including Trump"s choice for attorney general, Jeff Sessions. (Credit: Getty Images / John Gurzinski )
Gary Cohn: White House National Economic Council
Trump officially nominated Gary Cohn, the president of Goldman Sachs, as director of the National Economic Council, the transition team announced Dec. 12, 2016. The selection of Cohn, 56, to managing the country"s economy comes despite Trump"s repeated campaign criticism of Goldman Sachs, which he said was part of a financial system that had hurt the working class. (Credit: Getty Images / Bryan R. Smith)
Trump officially nominated Gary Cohn, the president of Goldman Sachs, as director of the National Economic Council, the transition team announced Dec. 12, 2016. The selection of Cohn, 56, to managing the country"s economy comes despite Trump"s repeated campaign criticism of Goldman Sachs, which he said was part of a financial system that had hurt the working class. (Credit: Getty Images / Bryan R. Smith)
Andrew Puzder: Labor secretary
CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder has been named the nominee for Labor secretary, the Trump transition team announced on Dec. 8, 2016. Puzder is a vocal critic of government intervention in labor markets and he has argued that a higher minimum wage would hurt workers by forcing restaurants to close. His company owns the Carl"s Jr., Hardee"s, Green Burrito and Red Burrito fast-food chains. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder has been named the nominee for Labor secretary, the Trump transition team announced on Dec. 8, 2016. Puzder is a vocal critic of government intervention in labor markets and he has argued that a higher minimum wage would hurt workers by forcing restaurants to close. His company owns the Carl"s Jr., Hardee"s, Green Burrito and Red Burrito fast-food chains. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Linda McMahon: Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Linda McMahon has been chosen as Trump"s nomination for administrator of the Small Business Administration, transition team officials said on Dec. 7, 2016. McMahon is the co-founder and former CEO of WWE wrestling. She is also the current co-founder and CEO of Women"s Leadership Live LLC, which aims to help women start or expand their own businesses. The Small Business Administration extends loans to small businesses and makes sure they get a percentage of federal contracts. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Linda McMahon has been chosen as Trump"s nomination for administrator of the Small Business Administration, transition team officials said on Dec. 7, 2016. McMahon is the co-founder and former CEO of WWE wrestling. She is also the current co-founder and CEO of Women"s Leadership Live LLC, which aims to help women start or expand their own businesses. The Small Business Administration extends loans to small businesses and makes sure they get a percentage of federal contracts. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Scott Pruitt: Environmental Protection Agency administrator
Trump intends to select Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a Trump transition team source said Dec. 7, 2016. Pruitt has been a harsh opponent of President Barack Obama"s measures and regulations to curb climate change. He has launched multiple lawsuits against regulations put forward by the EPA. "The American people are tired of seeing billions of dollars drained from our economy due to unnecessary EPA regulations, and I intend to run this agency in a way that fosters both responsible protection of the environment and freedom for American businesses," Pruitt said. (Credit: Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Trump intends to select Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a Trump transition team source said Dec. 7, 2016. Pruitt has been a harsh opponent of President Barack Obama"s measures and regulations to curb climate change. He has launched multiple lawsuits against regulations put forward by the EPA. "The American people are tired of seeing billions of dollars drained from our economy due to unnecessary EPA regulations, and I intend to run this agency in a way that fosters both responsible protection of the environment and freedom for American businesses," Pruitt said. (Credit: Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
John Kelly: Secretary of homeland security
Trump plans to nominate retired Marine Gen. John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a source familiar with the decision said on Dec. 7, 2016. Kelly is the former head of the U.S. Southern Command and was responsible for the country"s military activities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Kelly, whose son was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2010, also led troops in western Iraq. (Credit: Getty Images / Norberto Duarte)
Trump plans to nominate retired Marine Gen. John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a source familiar with the decision said on Dec. 7, 2016. Kelly is the former head of the U.S. Southern Command and was responsible for the country"s military activities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Kelly, whose son was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2010, also led troops in western Iraq. (Credit: Getty Images / Norberto Duarte)
Terry Branstad: Ambassador to China
Trump will nominate Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as the next U.S. ambassador to China, a transition official said on Dec. 7, 2016. Brandstad called Chinese President Xi Jinping a "longtime friend" when Xi visited Iowa in February 2012, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang called Branstad an "old friend" of China when asked about a report on the appointment. Because of Branstad"s relationship with China, his appointment may show a willingness of Trump to ease trade tensions between the United States and China. (Credit: Getty Images / Scott Olson)
Trump will nominate Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad as the next U.S. ambassador to China, a transition official said on Dec. 7, 2016. Brandstad called Chinese President Xi Jinping a "longtime friend" when Xi visited Iowa in February 2012, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang called Branstad an "old friend" of China when asked about a report on the appointment. Because of Branstad"s relationship with China, his appointment may show a willingness of Trump to ease trade tensions between the United States and China. (Credit: Getty Images / Scott Olson)
Ben Carson: Secretary of housing and urban development
Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson was nominated to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Trump"s transition team announced on Dec. 5, 2016. After Carson dropped out of the presidential race in early March, he put his support behind Trump, despite criticism of him in the past. Carson is a retired neurosurgeon who has never held political office before. Trump had discussed the job with Carson before Thanksgiving, but -- despite his own presidential run -- Carson indicated reluctance to take a position in the incoming administration because of his lack of experience in federal government. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson was nominated to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Trump"s transition team announced on Dec. 5, 2016. After Carson dropped out of the presidential race in early March, he put his support behind Trump, despite criticism of him in the past. Carson is a retired neurosurgeon who has never held political office before. Trump had discussed the job with Carson before Thanksgiving, but -- despite his own presidential run -- Carson indicated reluctance to take a position in the incoming administration because of his lack of experience in federal government. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
James Mattis: Defense secretary
Donald Trump has nominated retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis for defense secretary, his transition team said on Dec. 6, 2016. Mattis, known as "Mad Dog," is renowned for his tough talk and battlefield experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also a revered figure in the Marine Corps and is known for his distrust of Iran. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Donald Trump has nominated retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis for defense secretary, his transition team said on Dec. 6, 2016. Mattis, known as "Mad Dog," is renowned for his tough talk and battlefield experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also a revered figure in the Marine Corps and is known for his distrust of Iran. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Steven Mnuchin: Treasury secretary
Trump announced his nomination of Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary on Nov. 30, 2016. Mnuchin worked at Goldman Sachs for 17 years before launching his own hedge fund, the Dune Capital Management. He has invested in Hollywood movies, including "Avatar," "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Suicide Squad." He also served as Trump"s presidential campaign finance chairman. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Trump announced his nomination of Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary on Nov. 30, 2016. Mnuchin worked at Goldman Sachs for 17 years before launching his own hedge fund, the Dune Capital Management. He has invested in Hollywood movies, including "Avatar," "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Suicide Squad." He also served as Trump"s presidential campaign finance chairman. (Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Wilbur Ross: Secretary of commerce
Wilbur Ross was nominated to be the secretary of the Department of Commerce, the transition team announced on Nov. 30, 2016. Ross is an investor and businessman who was the head of investment banking company Rothschild Inc. for 25 years. Ross is worth $2.5 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. He also served as an economic policy adviser to Trump during his campaign. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Wilbur Ross was nominated to be the secretary of the Department of Commerce, the transition team announced on Nov. 30, 2016. Ross is an investor and businessman who was the head of investment banking company Rothschild Inc. for 25 years. Ross is worth $2.5 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. He also served as an economic policy adviser to Trump during his campaign. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Todd Ricketts: Deputy secretary of commerce
Todd Ricketts, the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, was nominated to be the deputy secretary of commerce, the transition team announced on Nov. 30, 2016. Ricketts" family reportedly donated money to the Ours Principles PAC, which had a goal of defeating Trump, during the Republican primaries. Trump called them out on Twitter in February, saying "I hear the Rickets family, who own the Chicago Cubs, are secretly spending $"s against me. They better be careful, they have a lot to hide!" Todd Ricketts became a Trump ally later in the campaign. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Todd Ricketts, the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, was nominated to be the deputy secretary of commerce, the transition team announced on Nov. 30, 2016. Ricketts" family reportedly donated money to the Ours Principles PAC, which had a goal of defeating Trump, during the Republican primaries. Trump called them out on Twitter in February, saying "I hear the Rickets family, who own the Chicago Cubs, are secretly spending $"s against me. They better be careful, they have a lot to hide!" Todd Ricketts became a Trump ally later in the campaign. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Elaine Chao: Transportation secretary
Trump has named Elaine Chao as his transportation secretary, transition team officials said on Nov. 29, 2016. Chao previously served as the labor secretary under former President George W. Bush. She was the first Asian-American woman to hold a Cabinet position. Chao is also married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson)
Trump has named Elaine Chao as his transportation secretary, transition team officials said on Nov. 29, 2016. Chao previously served as the labor secretary under former President George W. Bush. She was the first Asian-American woman to hold a Cabinet position. Chao is also married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson)
Tom Price: Secretary of health and human services
Georgia Rep. Tom Price has been chosen to be the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Trump"s transition team announced Nov. 29, 2016. Price worked as an orthopedic surgeon before entering politics. He has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. "Under Obamacare, the American people are paying more for health care and getting less - less access, less quality, and fewer choices," he said in a statement after introducing legislation to repeal Obamacare in May. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Georgia Rep. Tom Price has been chosen to be the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Trump"s transition team announced Nov. 29, 2016. Price worked as an orthopedic surgeon before entering politics. He has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. "Under Obamacare, the American people are paying more for health care and getting less - less access, less quality, and fewer choices," he said in a statement after introducing legislation to repeal Obamacare in May. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Seema Verma: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Seema Verma was selected to be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency that oversees government health programs and insurance standards, the Trump transition team said Nov. 29, 2016. Verma is the president, CEO and founder of SVC Inc., a health care policy consulting company. Verma previously worked with Vice President-elect Mike Pence in Indiana to expand Medicaid coverage for the state"s poor using federal funding. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Seema Verma was selected to be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency that oversees government health programs and insurance standards, the Trump transition team said Nov. 29, 2016. Verma is the president, CEO and founder of SVC Inc., a health care policy consulting company. Verma previously worked with Vice President-elect Mike Pence in Indiana to expand Medicaid coverage for the state"s poor using federal funding. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Don McGahn: White House counsel
Trump named attorney Donald McGahn his White House counsel, a senior transition official said on Nov. 25, 2016. A partner at law firm Jones Day and former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, McGahn served as counsel to Trump during his presidential campaign. He has also previously served as counsel to the National Republican Congressional Committee, which oversees campaigns for the House of Representatives. The White House Counsel"s office advises the president on the legality of proposed executive orders and legislation passed by Congress and vets potential administration appointees. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Trump named attorney Donald McGahn his White House counsel, a senior transition official said on Nov. 25, 2016. A partner at law firm Jones Day and former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, McGahn served as counsel to Trump during his presidential campaign. He has also previously served as counsel to the National Republican Congressional Committee, which oversees campaigns for the House of Representatives. The White House Counsel"s office advises the president on the legality of proposed executive orders and legislation passed by Congress and vets potential administration appointees. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
K.T. McFarland: Deputy national security adviser
Kathleen Troia "K.T." McFarland, left, will work alongside Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Trump"s national security adviser pick. McFarland served as an aide to Henry Kissinger in the 1970s and served in three Republican administrations. McFarland is also a national security analyst for Fox News. (Credit: Getty Images / Eugene Gologursky)
Kathleen Troia "K.T." McFarland, left, will work alongside Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, Trump"s national security adviser pick. McFarland served as an aide to Henry Kissinger in the 1970s and served in three Republican administrations. McFarland is also a national security analyst for Fox News. (Credit: Getty Images / Eugene Gologursky)
Betsy DeVos: Secretary of the Dept. of Education
Betsy DeVos has been selected as Trump"s nomination for secretary of the Department of Education, transition officials said. The decision comes after DeVos met with the president-elect at the Trump International Golf Club in Bedminster Township, New Jersey, on Nov. 19, 2016. Among several other organizations she works with, DeVos, of Michigan, is chairman of the American Federation for Children. The nonprofit organization advocates for school choice reforms, focusing on a parent"s right to choose which school their child attends through scholarship tax credit programs, education savings accounts and school vouchers. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Betsy DeVos has been selected as Trump"s nomination for secretary of the Department of Education, transition officials said. The decision comes after DeVos met with the president-elect at the Trump International Golf Club in Bedminster Township, New Jersey, on Nov. 19, 2016. Among several other organizations she works with, DeVos, of Michigan, is chairman of the American Federation for Children. The nonprofit organization advocates for school choice reforms, focusing on a parent"s right to choose which school their child attends through scholarship tax credit programs, education savings accounts and school vouchers. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Nikki Haley: U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was selected to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She has been the governor of South Carolina since 2011, but has little international experience. Haley had previously supported Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio in the Republican primaries, and she criticized Trump for his harsh rhetoric about immigration and for not speaking forcefully enough against white supremacists. In the rebuttal to President Obama"s State of the Union address in January, Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants, appeared to allude to Trump. "During anxious times, it can be tempting to follow the siren call of the angriest voices," she said. "We must resist that temptation." (Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson)
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was selected to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She has been the governor of South Carolina since 2011, but has little international experience. Haley had previously supported Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio in the Republican primaries, and she criticized Trump for his harsh rhetoric about immigration and for not speaking forcefully enough against white supremacists. In the rebuttal to President Obama"s State of the Union address in January, Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants, appeared to allude to Trump. "During anxious times, it can be tempting to follow the siren call of the angriest voices," she said. "We must resist that temptation." (Credit: Getty Images / Jim Watson)
Mike Pompeo: CIA director
Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo was selected to be Trump"s CIA director, transition officials said. Pompeo graduated first in his class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as an active-duty cavalry officer in the U.S Army. He also has a joint degree from Harvard Law School. A member of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, Pompeo, 52, was first elected in the 2010 tea party wave from the congressional district centered on his hometown of Wichita. Pompeo is also a vocal critic of Hillary Clinton"s use of a private email server as secretary of state and her handling of the 2012 attacks on U.S. posts in Benghazi, Libya. (Credit: Getty Images / Win McNamee)
Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo was selected to be Trump"s CIA director, transition officials said. Pompeo graduated first in his class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as an active-duty cavalry officer in the U.S Army. He also has a joint degree from Harvard Law School. A member of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, Pompeo, 52, was first elected in the 2010 tea party wave from the congressional district centered on his hometown of Wichita. Pompeo is also a vocal critic of Hillary Clinton"s use of a private email server as secretary of state and her handling of the 2012 attacks on U.S. posts in Benghazi, Libya. (Credit: Getty Images / Win McNamee)
Jeff Sessions: Attorney general
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions has been selected to be the U.S. attorney general, transition officials said. Sessions served as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama and Alabama attorney general before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996. Trump"s selection of Sessions angered civil rights activists, particularly over his stance on immigration. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions has been selected to be the U.S. attorney general, transition officials said. Sessions served as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama and Alabama attorney general before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996. Trump"s selection of Sessions angered civil rights activists, particularly over his stance on immigration. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Michael Flynn: National security adviser
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn will serve as Trump"s national security adviser, transition officials said. Flynn is a former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. He was also an adviser to Trump on national security issues during his campaign. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn will serve as Trump"s national security adviser, transition officials said. Flynn is a former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. He was also an adviser to Trump on national security issues during his campaign. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Steve Bannon: Chief strategist and counselor
Former head of the website Breitbart News Steve Bannon was selected to be Trump"s chief strategist and counselor. The Virginia native served as a Navy officer for seven years and worked as the chief of naval operations at the Pentagon under President Ronald Reagan, but otherwise has no political experience beyond Trump"s presidential campaign. One of the president-elect"s more controversial appointments, critics have accused Bannon of being an anti-Semite. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Former head of the website Breitbart News Steve Bannon was selected to be Trump"s chief strategist and counselor. The Virginia native served as a Navy officer for seven years and worked as the chief of naval operations at the Pentagon under President Ronald Reagan, but otherwise has no political experience beyond Trump"s presidential campaign. One of the president-elect"s more controversial appointments, critics have accused Bannon of being an anti-Semite. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer)
Reince Priebus: Chief of staff
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus will be Trump"s chief of staff. Born in New Jersey and raised in Wisconsin, Priebus was the RNC"s Wisconsin state party chairman before winning the RNC chairman position in 2011. The choice of Priebus was seen as a conciliatory signal of Trump"s willingness to work with Congress after he takes office on Jan. 20. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus will be Trump"s chief of staff. Born in New Jersey and raised in Wisconsin, Priebus was the RNC"s Wisconsin state party chairman before winning the RNC chairman position in 2011. The choice of Priebus was seen as a conciliatory signal of Trump"s willingness to work with Congress after he takes office on Jan. 20. (Credit: Getty Images / Alex Wong)
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Mr. Depp is one of the most sought after and highly paid actors in the world, attorney Matthew Kanny said in the complaint, according to Variety. He is also the victim of the gross misconduct of his business managers The Management Group and attorneys Joel and Robert Mandel who collected tens of millions of dollars of contingent fees, purportedly based on an oral contract, all at Mr. Depps expense.
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The Pirates of the Caribbean actor also alleges in the court documents that TMGs self-dealing was so extensive that he has had to sell off some of his assets in order to cover the losses. His filing details a request for jury trial and a payment of at least $25 million in damages.
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Like many successful artists who depend on financial professionals to advise them, Mr. Depp trusted and reasonably relied on TMG to handle his financial and certain legal affairs and to ensure that he and his family would have a financially secure future, built upon the foundation of the substantial moneys Mr. Depp earned through years of hard work, the complaint reads. But instead, as a result of years of gross mismanagement and at times, outright fraud, Mr. Depp lost tens of millions of dollars and has been forced to dispose of significant assets to pay for TMGs self-dealing and gross misconduct.
In response to depps claims, michael kump, an attorney for TMG and the Mandels, issued a statement Friday claiming that the lawsuit was a transparent attempt to derail the foreclosure by concocting and spreading malicious lies. Kump also said Depps financial struggles were brought about by his own irresponsible and profligate spending.
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His tactics and lawsuit will fail, and he will be forced to pay back the loan as promised, Kump added, referring to a $5 million loan the Mandels allegedly used to bail the Hollywood star out of trouble back in December 2012. According to the attorney, Depp promised to pay back the money by January 2014 but failed to do so.
Depps lawsuit filing comes hot on the heels of news that his and ex-wife Amber Heards divorce has been finalized after an eight month-process. It is a great day. All Amber wanted was to be divorced and now she is, the 30-year-old actress attorney, Pierce ODonnell, told Us. In the words of Gerald Ford, Our long national nightmare is over.
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