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Trump picks to make last push for support before holidays

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will visit Capitol Hill this week to try to gain support before Congress recesses for the holidays. Nikole Killion has more.

CBS News - 6h

Majority of Americans are ready to support Trump and large parts of his agenda, says CNBC survey

CNBC All-America Economic Survey also finds public flashing yellow and red warning lights on parts of the Trump agenda.

CNBC - 18h

Trump Backs a Longshoremen’s Union That Supported Him

President-elect Donald J. Trump is supporting the International Longshoremen’s Association, which could strike soon if it doesn’t reach a deal on automation with employers.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Signals Support for U.S. Dockworkers in Stalled Labor Talks

After holding off on a strike, the union for longshoremen at East and Gulf Coast ports continues to resist further automation as a Jan. 15 negotiations deadline looms.

Inc. - 2d

His Family Voted to Support Trump’s Deportation Plan. That Includes Him.

His friends and family members in Rome, Ga., voted to support mass deportation. Now he’s scrambling to stay in the country.

The New York Times - 11h

Rand Paul offers support for Trump immigration agenda, Noem as DHS chief

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he would prioritize South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security once President-elect Trump takes office in ...

The Hill - 18h

Trump Says He Supports an End to Daylight Savings Time

President-elect Donald J. Trump said on social media that the time change is “inconvenient” and that the Republican Party would try to put an end to it.

The New York Times - 1d

Haberman: Trump doubled down on Hegseth because support for DeSantis was lacking

National political correspondent Maggie Haberman signaled Friday that President-elect Trump likely doubled down on Pete Hegseth as his pick to lead the Pentagon after support for Florida Gov. Ron ...

The Hill - 1d

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy

ABC News - 2d

Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quit

Seen as a controversial nominee, Patel is acquiring senate judiciary committee support for confirmation. Donald Trump ’s nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, has broadly locked down support from ...

The Guardian - 2d

Conservative group pressuring nine GOP senators to support Trump picks

Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is working to pressure GOP senators from nine states to support President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks. The ...

The Hill - 4d

Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote

A Democrat-led push to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board until 2026 fell short, facing opposition from Republicans and independents.

CBS News - 4d

President-elect Trump's Cabinet selections court Senate votes

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, met with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is expected to be a more centrist voice in the next Senate. He is also ...

CBS News - 4d

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill as Trump Cabinet picks look to build support

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks appear to be gaining momentum as the seek support for confirmation. Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, will be meeting with ...

CBS News - 4d

Almost half of Ukrainians now support Trump: Poll

Almost half of Ukrainians now support President-elect Trump as he is set to take the Oval Office next month, according to a poll released on Tuesday. The new national survey, commissioned by New ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump, Ernst support Hegseth's push to remain in confirmation process

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is appearing more comfortable with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more.

CBS News - 5d

Zachary Levi says he hasn't been canceled over Trump support

Despite predicting he could be committing "career suicide" when he endorsed former President Trump's White House bid, Zachary Levi now says the move hasn't negatively impacted his career in ...

The Hill - 5d

Tulsi Gabbard says she stands in full support with Trump on Syria developments

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has put Tulsi Gabbard's history with the country in the spotlight as she works to garner support as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of ...

CBS News - 5d

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks court Senate votes on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are making their cases to senators on Capitol Hill, including Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled choice to lead the Department of Defense. He met with Iowa ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes

Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...

CBS News - 6d

Ro Khanna supports cutting defense spending in Trump's DOGE

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said that there could be “huge bipartisan cooperation” for President-elect Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) committee in the new year — at least when it ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump doubles down on support for Pete Hegseth, admits he's unsure he'll be confirmed

Trump doubles down on support for Hegseth, admits he hasn’t gotten assurances from senators he’ll be confirmed

ABC News - Dec. 7

Eye Opener: Trump doubles down on Hegseth support

President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his support of Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

Trump voices support for Hegseth, says he's "doing very well"

President-elect Donald Trump took to social media Friday to defend his embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on Hegseth's ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"

Trump's pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Trump voices support for embattled nominee Hegseth

President-elect Trump on Friday offered support for his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, amid questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking will doom ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Hegseth still seeking support from senators, even as Trump reportedly searches for replacement

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is still trying to garner support on Capitol Hill even as past allegations of misconduct threaten to sink his bid for the ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Hegseth says Trump still supports him, dodges question about drinking

Politico - Dec. 5

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - Dec. 5

French government collapses in no-confidence vote

Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.

BBC News - Dec. 4

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy draws primary challenger citing Trump impeachment vote

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced he would challenge GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump after his 2021 impeachment trial.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Inside France's impending no-confidence vote

A no-confidence vote will be held in France Wednesday in a bid to remove French Prime Minister Michel Barnier after Barnier tried to force through a budget bill without a vote. CBS News reporter ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Ken Griffin, Top Republican Donor, Says He Voted for Trump

Mr. Griffin, who had previously derided Donald J. Trump as a “three-time loser,” said he voted for the president-elect.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters

President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Clyburn says he'd support Biden pardoning Trump

Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) signaled he would support President Biden if he were to offer clemency to President-elect Trump in his legal cases, days after Washington was rattled by the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4