the department of homeland security in 2003 because of the attacks on the trade center on 9/11
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Homeland Security is the newest cabinet position.
The newest Cabinet department is the Department of Homeland Security, created in 2003 in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001.
The Attorney General is usually a top-notch lawyer and heads the Department of Justice and he is the cabinet member whom would a president might turn to in order to answer legal questions. (However, recent presidents have found a need to have their own lawyer as part of their White House staff, even if they, themselves are lawyers)
yes. In fact, it is not unusual for recent presidents to appoint someone with experience in the administration of a past president from the other party.
the influence and experience of recent vice presidents