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President-elect Donald Trump announced that Peter Navarro will serve as the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing in the incoming Trump administration.

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.

Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph, who previously faced felony charges for allegedly aiding an illegal migrant’s escape from federal immigration authorities, is once again under scrutiny. The Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct filed formal charges Monday, accusing Joseph of “willful judicial misconduct” and actions “unbecoming” of a judicial officer. The charges are now before the state Supreme Judicial Court.

Iran reportedly paused plans for a retaliatory attack on Israel following President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The New York Times reported that Iranian officials adopted a more diplomatic tone after the election, including halting military escalation and engaging in cease-fire discussions with regional actors.

California officials, led by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., have reaffirmed the state’s commitment to providing legal defense for undocumented immigrants facing deportation, even as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement stricter immigration policies. Trump has pledged mass deportations targeting the estimated 2.7 million illegal immigrants residing in California, prompting state leaders to bolster support for deportation defense.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) proposed a "Trump-proof" legal fund of $25 million to fight against the incoming presidential administration.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to ban pharmaceutical advertising if confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly arrived in Palm Beach, Florida, for a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to media outlets.

New York State Sen. Liz Krueger (D) suggested that several states secede from the Union and join Canada to resist the incoming Trump administration.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jamieson Greer as his choice for U.S. Trade Representative, signaling a continuation of the bold trade policies that defined his first term.