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National Politics
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
National Politics
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees face scrutiny
Trump's team is ready to shake up Washington, but first, many of them will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Nation World
Trump names Chris Wright, fossil fuel CEO, as energy secretary
CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Chris Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking.
Nation World
Latest: Speaker Mike Johnson says Matt Gaetz ethics report should not be released
Gaetz was being investigated for alleged "sexual misconduct" and "illicit drug use," allegations he denies.
National Politics
President-elect Trump wrapping up a busy week of cabinet nominations
Some of the nominations caught even members of the Republican-controlled Congress by surprise.
National Politics
Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
HHS is a massive Cabinet agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and social safety net programs.
Elections
Christina Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa's close 1st Congressional District race
The Associated Press has not yet called the 1st Congressional District race because the margin was close enough that it could prompt a recount.
Nation World
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general
From total support or skepticism to outright shock or disappointment, Republicans are divided on what to think about Gaetz's nomination.
National Politics
Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for Attorney General
The choices continued a pattern of Trump stocking his Cabinet with those he believes he can trust to execute his agenda.
National Politics
Republicans take control of U.S. House majority, finish election sweep
Republicans finished their sweep of the White House, Senate and Hose of Representatives.
National Politics
Trump visits Biden in Oval Office, preparing for presidential transition
The White House said the meeting was about showing what a peaceful transition of power looks like.
National Politics
South Dakota Sen. John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader
Republicans are replacing McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader, as they prepare to take majority control in the Senate.
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