Smollett, who is Black and gay, claimed two men assaulted him, spouted racial and homophobic slurs and tossed a noose around his neck, leading to a massive search for suspects and kicking up international uproar.
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Former congressman Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
As word of Gaetz’s decision to withdraw spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz ‘put country first and I am pleased with his decision.’
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Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms
The larger debate over whether transgender people should be allowed to use the bathrooms that align with their gender identity has been prevalent across the U.S. and has become a focal point of Trump’s campaign.
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Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccine skeptic, as health secretary
The nearly $2 trillion agency administers health-insurance programs for millions of Americans, approves medications and oversees vaccine safety.
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Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County.
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Elon Musk joins Trump’s call with Ukraine’s Zelensky
Ukraine relies heavily on Musk’s Starlink to provide secure communication among front-line troops and to allow constant battlefield monitoring in command centers, where internet access may otherwise be spotty if not nonexistent.
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Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
On the campaign, Wiles was able to do what few others have been able to: help control Trump’s impulses — not by chiding or lecturing, but by earning his respect and showing him he was better off when he followed her advice.
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Pentagon chief presses military to carry out smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution – ‘and that is precisely what you will continue to do.’
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Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty
The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation, which now barely exceeds the central bank’s 2% target.