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In a recent episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' the show featured a sketch where Hunter Biden and Matt Gaetz were guests on the 'Church Lady' segment, adding a comedic twist to current political events.
The U.S. House of Representatives is facing a potential razor-thin Republican majority as five House races remain uncalled, with Democrats having a chance to flip key seats in California. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general is controversial due to Gaetz's legal issues and potential Senate opposition. Additionally, Speaker Mike Johnson has banned transgender women from using women's bathrooms in the House, sparking debate on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Trump also announced Matthew Whitaker as the U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Marjorie Taylor Greene has issued a challenge to her Republican colleagues, demanding full disclosure of sexual misconduct reports against them, in defense of Matt Gaetz, Trump's nominee for attorney general. Gaetz's nomination is under threat due to a damaging ethics report and past allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a minor. Greene's intervention highlights divisions within the Republican Party, as some members openly oppose Gaetz's nomination, fearing it could turn into a media spectacle.
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert criticized Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks, including Robert F Kennedy Jr as director of health and human services and Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Kimmel mocked the choices as a 'battalion of bozos,' while Meyers highlighted the potential for corruption and power abuse. Colbert ridiculed Kennedy's conspiracy theories and Gaetz's evasion of consequences for alleged misconduct.
House Republicans have secured a majority, but the margin remains uncertain due to ongoing vote counts and potential departures for Trump administration roles. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated controversial figures like Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, sparking Senate skepticism. Elon Musk is set to lead a new government efficiency department, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may head Health and Human Services, indicating a shift in public health policy. The Senate is preparing for contentious confirmation hearings amid these developments.