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Paul Ingrassia, Trump's nominee for a DOJ special counsel position, faces likely rejection after Politico revealed racist and Nazi-related texts, with key senators urging withdrawal ahead of his Senate hearing.
The White House is attempting to shift the narrative around Trump's controversial firing of the BLS head, emphasizing the need for reform and independence of the agency amid concerns of political interference, while Trump and his advisers continue to debate the integrity and future leadership of the bureau.
President Trump is narrowing down his choices for the next Federal Reserve Chair, favoring Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh, while ruling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and considering a short-term replacement for Fed Governor Adriana Kugler.
Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, while also being nominated for Best Comedy Album. If he wins, he will become only the second host to receive an award on the same night. The ceremony will take place on February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Nine Republicans have announced their candidacy for House Speaker after Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio was cast aside as the party's latest nominee. The contenders include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership, and a sophomore. However, none of them have the commanding national profile typically required for the position. The Republicans will have to navigate a divided conference and face doubts about whether anyone can secure a majority of votes on the House floor. Some potential candidates, including Representatives Jodey Arrington and Roger Williams, have already announced that they will not seek the top job.
At least 10 Republicans have announced their candidacy or are considering running for the position of House Speaker after Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio was cast aside as the party's latest nominee. The contenders include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership, and a sophomore. However, none of them have the commanding national profile typically required for the role. The Republicans will have to navigate a divided conference and face doubts about whether anyone can secure a majority of votes on the House floor. Some of the contenders include Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Austin Scott of Georgia, Byron Donalds of Florida, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Jodey C. Arrington of Texas, Jack Bergman of Michigan, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Pete Sessions of Texas, and Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania.