Morning Wire RFK Jr & Gabbard Advance & Netanyahu Visit | 2.5.25
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Feb 5, 2025 RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard are making strides towards Senate confirmation, stirring up political dynamics. Trump meets with Netanyahu to discuss contentious issues surrounding Gaza, drawing worldwide reactions. There's a heated debate over the participation of transgender women in sports, raising questions on fairness and policy. The complexities surrounding the proposed dismantling of the Department of Education add to the ongoing political chess game, revealing fractures and alliances within the GOP.
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Confirmations Progress
- Trump's cabinet picks, including Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr., are progressing through Senate confirmation.
- Senators like Cassidy and Young, initially skeptical, now support them after receiving assurances.
Education Department Overhaul
- Trump is preparing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, a long-standing Republican goal.
- This order aims to shift federal education funding directly to states.
Deportation Flights Begin
- The Trump administration started deportation flights to Guantanamo Bay for criminal illegal aliens.
- El Salvador offered to accept criminal aliens and even U.S. citizens for a fee.