Matt Gaetz withdrew due to personal issues and controversy surrounding his nomination.
Trump's cabinet includes pro-choice advocates, former Democratic contenders, union-favored Republicans, and MAGA loyalists, reflecting a broad spectrum of ideologies.
The confirmation process is expected to be challenging, with potential fights over nominees like Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and RFK Jr., testing the limits of Republican support for Trump.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are tasked with overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at cutting government waste and improving efficiency.
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced a rule banning McBride from using women's restrooms, citing concerns over transgender rights and privacy.
The turkey pardoning is a lighthearted annual event where the president spares a pair of turkeys from being served for Thanksgiving dinner, symbolizing a brief reprieve from the usual political discourse.
Trump's foreign policy in his second term is expected to maintain a chaotic element that keeps international leaders off balance, while also bringing in more experienced figures like Rubio to provide stability.
Schmidt warns that AI could become a child's best friend, raising ethical questions about the influence of AI on children's development and learning, and the lack of guardrails in place to regulate this technology.
Republicans are bracing for a bumpy road to confirm some of Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks. Elon Musk gets a new teammate in Congress to help him cut government spending. Plus, we take a look at the very strange tradition to save a few fortunate turkeys from the fate of the Thanksgiving Day feast.
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