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Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.
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‘Menacing, but it changes nothing’ Strategic weapons expert Maxim Starchak answers questions about the experimental ballistic missile system Russia just fired at Ukraine

In a televised national address on November 21, Vladimir Putin made surprisingly detailed comments about Moscow’s response to a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using Western-made tactical ballistic missiles. The president focused specifically on a Russian attack against the Yuzhmash weapons factory in Dnipro, carried out with the experimental ballistic system known as “Oreshnik.” Beyond Putin’s remarks, very little is known about this weapon.
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The New Pick for Attorney General

Also, New York’s congestion tolls were approved. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General

Bloomberg’s Megan Scully and Gregory Korte discuss President-elect Trump selecting the former Attorney General of Florida, Pam Bondi, for Attorney General and weigh in on what the likelihood of her being confirmed by the Senate is. They also discuss other controversial Trump Cabinet picks and why Trump is still looking for a Treasury Secretary. Megan and Gregory speak with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Campaign Moment: Gaetz’s downfall, Trump’s mandate

Former congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) pulled his name from consideration for attorney general. What will this mean for Donald Trump’s other controversial Cabinet picks?
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The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge

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ICC arrest warrants: The Palestinians have prevailed in the ‘legitimacy war’

The lasting significance of the issuance of the arrest warrants is to help Palestine win the high ground of law, morality, and public discourse
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Trump’s new AG pick Pam Bondi has a ‘greater chance’ of getting confirmed than Matt Gaetz

President-elect Donald Trump named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Ryan Reilly and Ryan Nobles join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Trump transition.
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Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, praised as ‘loyal’ and ‘qualified’ for top US prosecutor role

Bondi, 59, is seen by many as a loyal Trump ally and sharp legal mind
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Judge in Trump criminal hush money case delays sentencing indefinitely

Judge delays sentencing in Trump hush money case, citing immunity for presidents, as Trump’s team claims victory.