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Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed uncertainty Wednesday about supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense but indicated he might back the nomination if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were chosen instead.

Detroit Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan announced that he is running as an independent in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race.

A proposed California bill will prioritize slave descendants in college admissions, according to a report from the Associated Press.

President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, said he does not intend to withdraw his name from consideration.

Nathan Hochman, a seasoned attorney and advocate for a balanced approach to criminal justice, was officially sworn in as Los Angeles County's 44th district attorney on Tuesday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and incoming Senator Adam Schiff, both prominent Democrats, have criticized President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. The Sunday decision has sparked division within the Democratic Party, with Newsom and Schiff voicing concerns about the precedent it sets.

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly joked to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state if trade tariffs prove too challenging. The comments were made during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago last Friday, according to multiple reports.

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth, his current nominee for Secretary of Defense. This development arises amid concerns over Hegseth's ability to secure Senate confirmation due to allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

Political analyst Mark Halperin expressed skepticism on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of California Governor Gavin Newsom running for president in 2028, despite the governor’s rising popularity among Democratic voters. A recent Emerson College poll showed Newsom trailing only Vice President Kamala Harris, who leads the 2028 Democratic field with 37% support, while Newsom holds 7%.

President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. Trump pledged to block the deal, continuing the stance taken by the Biden administration earlier this year. He proposed stronger tariffs and tax incentives to reinvigorate the iconic steel company and prevent it from relocating its operations out of Pittsburgh.