Trump transition live updates: Rubio to be nominated for Secretary of State; Gaetz AG

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : "I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our constitutional rights, and securing peace through strength," Trump said in a statement.
71% : Johnson told reporters on Tuesday that he expects the meeting with Trump to take place Wednesday morning before the president-elect goes to the White House for an 11 a.m. sit-down with Joe Biden.
69% : "He added that Trump was picking "really solid members who will do a great job in the administration.
66% : Trump is expected to meet with Joe Biden at the White House at 11 a.m.-Karissa
55% : He recently said the war in Ukraine is going to end with "a negotiated settlement," something Trump has also supported.
53% : He said the team's work will conclude no later than July 4, 2026."Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies - Essential to the 'Save America' movement," Trump said in a statement.- Joey Garrison, Josh Meyer, Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy and David JacksonWho's running to replace Mitch McConnell?Mitch McConnell - the longest-serving Senate party leader in American history - is stepping down from his leadership post in January.
52% : "And so there, I assume whatever they suggest, they'll be statutory changes that we'll need to make, and then obviously, Congress will have a role...if there's anything that we feel requires change of statute, then Congress will have its role definitely."-- Sudiksha KochiRepublicans say they will red stamp Trump's agendaDressed in a red Trump tie and $399 gold Trump sneakers, Rep. Troy Nehls said that if it weren't for Trump, the GOP would have lost the House.
51% : "With Pete at the helm, America's enemies are on notice - Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down," Trump said in a statement Tuesday night.President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he's tapped Musk, the world's wealthiest person, and former Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" that will work to slash federal government spending, waste and regulations.
50% : Their victory sets up a Republican trifecta in Washington for the next two years, laying the groundwork for Trump and the party to implement their priorities without major resistance.
49% : Trump arrived at the Hyatt Hotel for his meeting with Congressional Republicans at 10 a.m.His motorcade pulled into the back of the hotel.
49% : Trump said the commission will "provide advice and guidance from outside of government," partnering with the White House and Office of Management and Budget "to drive large-scale structural reform" throughout the federal government.
45% : Smith and his team plan to finish their work and exit before Trump can make good his pledge to fire Smith within "two seconds" of being sworn in.
44% : "Trump nominated Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the nation's military as the next Defense secretary, a surprise move that elevates an unorthodox candidate to one of the most prominent positions in American government.
43% : In a case in Washington charging Trump with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, Smith asked for and received a monthlong pause to the filing deadlines.
39% : Smith's case involving classified documents Trump kept after leaving office was dismissed by a federal judge in Florida, but Smith's team has filed an appeal.
36% : The other major announcement is for Tulsi Gabbard, the former Hawaii Democratic congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate whom Trump picked to be director of national intelligence.
36% : In a statement late Tuesday, Trump heralded Noem for deploying her state's National Guard to the southern border.
32% : "It's a big game of trust and there's not a lot of trust in Washington," Luna told reporters leaving House Republicans' meeting with Trump Wednesday morning.
27% : The Florida Republican has been a vocal critic of the department from his seat on the Judiciary Committee and a staunch defender of Trump.
26% : "I assume we'll have some questions for him," Cornyn told reporters Wednesday when asked about the Florida congressman whom Trump announced he'd nominee to be attorney general.
21% : Trump himself tried, unsuccessfully, to field a GOP primary challenger to Thune in 2022.
14% : Sudiksha KochiTrump chooses firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz to run Justice Department as attorney generalTrump announced Wednesday he chose Rep. Matt Gaetz, a firebrand lawmaker who has been a harsh critic of the Justice Department even as he was investigated by it, as attorney general.
11% : WaddickJack Smith to step down as special counsel investigating Trump, reports saySpecial counsel Jack Smith, who brought two criminal cases against Trump, plans to step down before the president-elect takes office, the New York Times reported citing people familiar with Smith's plans.
7% : Trump and Rubio, 53, ran against each other in the 2016 Republican primary, which turned nasty as they lobbed insults at each other.

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