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The police release a report on Pete Hegseth

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Pete Hegseth.
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Trump’s transition team finally do their paperwork

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Special counsel Jack Smith.

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Two cases against Trump are dropped

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Tulsi Gabbard attends a campaign rally for Donald Trump at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, November 4th 2024

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Democrats question Gabbard’s loyalties

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Trump picks new attorney-general after Gaetz withdraws

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Lutnick tapped for commerce secretary

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Two women allege Matt Gaetz paid them for sex

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