Trump Considering DeSantis as Pentagon Chief Alternative to Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for the role, said Wednesday he has no intention of turning down his nomination. The Trump team is considering Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis as an alternative pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense over the current nominee Pete Hegseth, a source familiar with the transition confirmed to The Epoch Times.

Jerry Nadler to Step Down as Top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee, Endorses Raskin

Nadler, who has been in Congress since 1992, has served as the committee’s chairman and ranking member for the past seven years. WASHINGTON—Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) announced on Dec. 4 that he will step down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next term and endorse Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) as his successor.

Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, is showing defiance amid misconduct allegations as support for his confirmation appeared to be in doubt. There are now several candidates under consideration to replace him as Trump’s intended nominee, sources familiar with the transition tell CBS News, among them, Florida Gov. Ron

French Government Collapses After National Assembly Ousts Prime Minister in No Confidence Vote

The French government collapsed Wednesday after its lower house of parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, the Wall Street Journal reported. The National Assembly passed a no confidence motion with 331 votes, above the 288 needed, forcing Barnier and his cabinet to resign. The motion stemmed from widespread backlash over Barnier’s efforts to