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MNI POLITICAL RISK - Trump Nominees Face Capitol Hill Scrutiny

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Executive summary:

  • President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is the least likely Trump appointment to pass Senate confirmation.
  • Senate Republicans are expected to give Trump’s FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, a smoother ride, despite warnings from Democrats that the nomination could signal Trump intends to seek "political retribution."
  • Treasury Secretary nominee, Scott Bessent, appears unlikely to face any major confirmation obstacles but some of his policy ideas could draw Senators’ attention during the nomination process.
  • US President Joe Biden is facing fallout from his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
  • Trump nominated investment banker Warren Stephens as his ambassador to the United Kingdom.
  • Incoming Senate Republican Policy Committee chair, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), will hold a five-hour policy retreat today to discuss using budget reconciliation to pass tax cuts without Democratic support.
  • Senate Democrats will hold their leadership elections today, with no challenges at the top of the party.
  • China announced new restrictions on critical minerals in response to tech export controls imposed by the Biden administration.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold meetings with NATO officials in Brussels this week.
  • NSC Spokesperson John Kirby said the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is still holding, despite a wave of cross-border attacks yesterday.
  • Trump issued a hawkish warning on social media if a hostage deal in Gaza isn’t reached before he assumes office.
  • Poll of the Day: Americans are seeking new job opportunities at the highest rate since 2015.

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Executive summary:

  • President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is the least likely Trump appointment to pass Senate confirmation.
  • Senate Republicans are expected to give Trump’s FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, a smoother ride, despite warnings from Democrats that the nomination could signal Trump intends to seek "political retribution."
  • Treasury Secretary nominee, Scott Bessent, appears unlikely to face any major confirmation obstacles but some of his policy ideas could draw Senators’ attention during the nomination process.
  • US President Joe Biden is facing fallout from his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
  • Trump nominated investment banker Warren Stephens as his ambassador to the United Kingdom.
  • Incoming Senate Republican Policy Committee chair, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), will hold a five-hour policy retreat today to discuss using budget reconciliation to pass tax cuts without Democratic support.
  • Senate Democrats will hold their leadership elections today, with no challenges at the top of the party.
  • China announced new restrictions on critical minerals in response to tech export controls imposed by the Biden administration.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold meetings with NATO officials in Brussels this week.
  • NSC Spokesperson John Kirby said the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is still holding, despite a wave of cross-border attacks yesterday.
  • Trump issued a hawkish warning on social media if a hostage deal in Gaza isn’t reached before he assumes office.
  • Poll of the Day: Americans are seeking new job opportunities at the highest rate since 2015.

Please find the full article attached below: US Daily Brief