Senate Prepares for Showdown Over Trump's Controversial Appointments
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Senators are preparing for contentious confirmation battles over President-elect Donald Trump's unconventional Cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Hegseth faces scrutiny over past sexual assault allegations and controversial comments about women in combat roles, while Gabbard's views on surveillance are under examination. Despite Republican control of Congress, Trump's nominees face potential hurdles, as seen with Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration for Attorney General due to insufficient Senate support.
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