More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately express doubts about former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s confirmation as attorney general, with up to 30 Republicans considering him unqualified. Despite this, President-elect Donald Trump’s team remains confident in Gaetz’s eventual confirmation, as Gaetz and Trump attorney Todd Blanche push forward with Justice Department planning. Gaetz faces scrutiny over past controversies, including allegations of sex trafficking and calls for the release of a House Ethics Committee report detailing ongoing investigations, casting doubt on his confirmation prospects in the Senate.
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2025 hurricane names include Andrea, Barry and Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, starting Sunday, is expected to feature an above-normal number of storms, with a 60% chance of 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The names for this season include Andrea, Barry, and Chantal, among others, and are part of a rotating list managed by the World Meteorological Organization. Naming storms aids communication about forecasts...
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