Donald Trump is said to have chosen South Carolina governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the United Nations, the first woman tapped for a top-level administration post during his White House transition so far. An outspoken Trump critic throughout much of the presidential race, Haley would become Trump’s first female – and first non-white – cabinet-level official if the appointment is confirmed by the Senate. Haley met the president-elect last week and said they had a “very nice” conversation. Haley’s new job clears the way for Lt Gov Henry McMaster to step into the role of South Carolina governor. McMaster was an early Trump endorser, backing him before the state’s Republican primary in February.

Source: The Guardian November 23, 2016 12:22 UTC