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Senate Republicans signal openness to Kennedy at HHS despite abortion-rights stance

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November 22, 2024

Senate Republicans signal openness to Kennedy at HHS despite abortion-rights stance

Senate Republicans are signaling that they are open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite his long-standing support of abortion rights and concerns emanating from anti-abortion voices about his selection. Several leading anti-abortion figures and outfits have expressed concerns about Kennedy…
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Ron’s choice: Replacing Rubio pits his future against his loyalty to Trump

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6 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing pressure from Team Trump to appoint the president-elect’s daughter-in-law. Will he choose loyalty to Trump, or try to secure his own future career…
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Morning Report — Trump taps new AG after Gaetz bows out

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6 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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Morning Report — Trump taps new AG after Gaetz bows out

In today’s issue: A matter of time. That was the betting among Washington politicos. A week after his nomination, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew his name for attorney general, citing a desire Thursday to end a “distraction” for the Trump transition. It was one of the fastest Cabinet turnstile twists in recent memory and…
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GOP senators warn Trump against aggressive recess appointment move

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6 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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GOP senators warn Trump against aggressive recess appointment move

Republican senators are pouring cold water on the idea that President-elect Trump could force the Senate into an extended recess next year so that he would be able to fill key positions in his Cabinet without going through the Senate confirmation process. Republican senators and aides say that Trump allies who claim that the incoming…
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