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Hegseth Advances in Senate Confirmation Despite Multiple Controversies

Despite accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and controversial views on women in combat, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, advanced in the Senate confirmation process due to insufficient opposing votes, highlighting a shift in political norms.

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Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Debate: Republicans Warn of Economic Crisis

The House Ways & Means Committee debated the expiration of President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, with Republicans warning of a potential 43.4% top tax rate for 26 million small businesses—higher than in China—while Democrats raised concerns about the deficit and benefits for the wealthy.

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Tech Titans Attend Trump Inauguration

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, holding prominent seats; Musk donated over $250 million to Trump's campaign, while Zuckerberg and Bezos each gave $1 million to the inaugural fund, reflecting the tech industry's efforts to ...

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Trump Presidency: Market Optimism and Trade War Concerns

With Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, financial markets anticipate policy impacts, showing optimism regarding tax cuts and deregulation but concern over potential tariffs and trade wars; Financials are currently outperforming due to deregulation expectations, while the U.S. economy remains resi...

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Ernst's Support Boosts Hegseth's Defense Nomination

Senator Joni Ernst, initially a key Republican skeptic, announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense after his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, significantly boosting his chances of confirmation in the Republican-led Senate.

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Tech CEOs to Attend Trump's Inauguration

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th, signaling strengthened ties between the tech industry and the incoming president, despite past tensions.

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Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing: Defense Nomination in Jeopardy

Peter Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, underwent a contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny over past accusations of misconduct and his views on military diversity, with confirmation uncertain.

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Rubio's "America First" Foreign Policy to Prioritize U.S. Interests

Florida Senator Marco Rubio, if confirmed, will become the first Latino Secretary of State, prioritizing American interests in a new foreign policy approach that he says will move away from the postwar global order. His confirmation hearing is expected to occur quickly and be largely supported by bo...

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House Republicans Seek to Defund World Health Organization

House Republicans introduced a bill to end all U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's effectiveness and influence; at least a dozen GOP lawmakers support the measure.

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Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Secretary of Defense Likely to Succeed

President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News host, faced intense Senate questioning Tuesday over sexual assault allegations and controversial views, but is likely to be confirmed despite Democratic opposition.

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Trump's Team to Brief Biden's NSC on Homeland Security Threats

President-elect Trump's national security team will meet Wednesday with President Biden's NSC to discuss homeland security threats, including the recent New Orleans attack that killed 14 and the Israel-Hamas conflict, ensuring a smooth transition of power.

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Author Blames Rise in US Antisemitism on Biden Administration, Advocates for Strong Trump Response

The author argues that the rise in US antisemitism under the Biden administration, despite having a Jewish second gentleman, contrasts sharply with the expectation that his presence would improve the situation, advocating for strong measures to combat antisemitism and protect Israel under a Trump ad...

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