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A partisan clash over President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks is intensifying on Capitol Hill, with Republicans under pressure to fast-track confirmations and Democrats criticizing the lack of vetting. Trump urged unity behind his choices, including defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, but Democrats are demanding access to background materials and financial records. Influential allies like Elon Musk are pressuring Republicans to confirm nominees quickly, while Democrats are becoming more critical of the handling of the confirmation process, leading to conflicts in committees like Armed Services and Energy and Natural Resources.
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