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The Latest: Pete Hegseth delivers opening remarks in his defense secretary confirmation hearing

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth

The Independent UK

Key dates to watch in 2025 for the 119th Congress - Roll Call

Congress faces a front-loaded schedule, with Republicans in charge of both chambers and holding the White House.

Roll Call

Trump's biggest challenge: China

GOP China hawks want tough talk and a trade war — but Trump is transactional, and really likes dictators

Salon

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Trump aides say Pete Hegseth still has a chance to be confirmed as defense head

Hegseth’s nomination team reportedly says that they haven’t yet hit three ‘no’ votes despite slew of allegations

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Full House - Roll Call

The results of 2024 House elections are now final, with Democrats netting one seat and holding Republicans to a 220-215 majority.

Roll Call

Trump weighing DeSantis for DOD: report

The president-elect's initial defense secretary pick has become a source of controversy for the transition team

Salon

Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Mocks Trump As 'Armchair Tough Guy' In Brutal Resurfaced Clip

Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host that President-elect Donald Trump nominated to take on the role of secretary of defense, is seen lambasting Trump in a resurfaced clip from years ago.

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Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Mocks Trump as 'Armchair Tough Guy' in Brutal Resurfaced Clip

Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host that President-elect Donald Trump nominated to take on the role of secretary of defense, is seen lambasting Trump in a resurfaced clip from years ago.

Latin Times

Final election results show House Democrats gained a net of one seat - Roll Call

House Republicans will enter the 119th Congress with a razor-thin majority after an election that saw Democrats score a net gain of one seat.

Roll Call

Republican Jewish Coalition Endorses Randy Fine For Congress

Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Randy Fine for Congress in Florida's 6th District due to his strong advocacy for Jewish community issues.

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Trump Expected To Appoint Ukrainian Peace Envoy Soon

President-elect Trump plans to appoint a Ukrainian peace envoy for negotiations with Russia. Key appointees include Rep. Michael Waltz and Sen. Marco Rubio...

Roll Call

West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections - Roll Call

The House and Senate members being tapped for administration jobs will create special elections that will vary across years.

Al Jazeera

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks

US president-elect’s picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.

International Business Times

Full List Of All The Times Trump's Cabinet Picks Mocked Him In Public

Marco Rubio is not the first potential cabinet pick to have exhibited a former disdain for the President-elect. His own running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, was notoriously critical of his administration before joining his presidential ticket. Furthermore, many additional legislators chosen to join the Trump administration actually denounced the…

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Latin Times

Full List of All the Times Trump's Cabinet Picks Mocked Him in Public

Latin Times

Trump's New National Security Adviser Once Introduced a Bill to Send the U.S. Army to Mexico to Fight Cartels

Florida Representative Michael Waltz is also regarded on Capitol Hill as a hawk on both China and Iran

Latin Times

Kristi Noem Set for Top Homeland Security Role As Trump's Hardline Immigration Agenda Takes Shape

After her White House ambitions stalled due to a controversial memoir, Noem is set to make a comeback to the top of the political sphere

International Business Times

Trump Makes New Appointments, Rubio Tapped For Secretary Of State

Both Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz, who has been lined up for the powerful National Security Advisor role, have notably hawkish views on China, which they see as a threat and challenge to US economic and military might.

The Guardian - AU

US election updates: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key security and foreign policy roles

Trump will reportedly appoint Michael Waltz as his national security adviser and Marco Rubio as secretary of state, as president-elect picks cabinet

International Business Times

Trump Makes New Appointments Including New 'Border Czar'

US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on Monday, tapping loyalist hardliners for several key posts including a "border czar" who will be in charge of mass deportations.

The Guardian - AU

Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – as it happened

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