President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as U.S. attorney general, citing Gaetz’s focus on DOJ reform. Gaetz, a strong Trump supporter, faces an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation but has denied any wrongdoing. Trump’s surprising selection of Gaetz has raised concerns among some Republican colleagues in Congress, who anticipate a rigorous confirmation process.
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Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, with North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces. Russia claimed to have repelled a Ukrainian counterattack in Kursk, while also capturing the mining town of Toretsk in eastern Ukraine. The conflict escalated with Ukrainian strikes in Makiivka, 36 Ukrainian drones shot down in Russia, and 139 Russian drones sent into Ukraine. Full Article
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