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Key Trump Nominees Await Confirmation After Bruising Hearings

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Political Tactics and Controversial Nominations in Washington

This chapter explores the strategic actions of a Democratic senator aiming to block the confirmation of Trump's State Department nominees due to proposed cuts to USAID. It also covers the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary and the concerns raised by Republicans regarding his vaccine stance, highlighting the broader challenges for Democrats in the minority.

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