More than half of Senate Republicans privately express doubts about confirming President-elect Trump’s pick Matt Gaetz for attorney general due to allegations of sexual misconduct, which Gaetz denies. Lawmakers are calling for more information on the allegations. In other news, Joe Biden plans to meet with President Xi to discuss US-China relations. Additionally, Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health, and there are questions about whether he will be able to secure the cabinet he wants. There is also speculation about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s administration, as well as Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Senate Republicans are set to vote for a new leader for the first time in 20 years, while Special Counsel Jack Smith is resigning before Trump takes office. Marco Rubio is rumored to be Trump’s pick for secretary of state, and there are concerns about a potential return of Trump’s immigrant family separation policies in a second term. Overall, there is uncertainty surrounding Trump’s administration and policies as the transition of power unfolds.
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