🗣️ Biden Engages in APEC Discussions President Joe Biden engages in APEC discussions and meetings with Asian and South American leaders. 📢 Trump Picks Controversial Kennedy for Health Secretary Donald Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, sparking controversy due to Kennedy's history of spreading vaccine misinformation. 🏦 Warren to Lead Senate Banking Hearing Senator Elizabeth Warren to lead a Senate Banking subcommittee hearing, focusing on upcoming tax policy battles. 🇺🇦 Pro-Ukraine Ad Targets Lawmakers A new 30-second ad promoting support for Ukraine is targeting lawmakers in Washington, amid skepticism in Trump's administration. 🇷🇺 Moscow's Cautious Response to Trump's Win Trump's victory has been cautiously received in Moscow, indicating nuanced international responses. 🗳️ McConnell May Sway Senate Votes Mitch McConnell may influence significant Senate votes after stepping down from GOP leadership, especially on Trump's controversial nominees. 🌍 Governor Burgum Chosen as Interior Secretary North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was chosen as the Interior Secretary in Trump's second administration. 🕵️‍♂️ Gaetz's AG Nomination Under Scrutiny Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General faces scrutiny amid ethics investigations and allegations of misconduct. 📉 Fed Chair Hints at Slower Rate Cuts Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the Federal Reserve might slow its pace of interest rate cuts, reflecting positive economic signs. 🏆 Only Three Repeat House Candidates Win In recent elections, only three of 23 repeat House candidates in competitive districts secured victories this year. 🚫 Trump's Nominees Face Senate Opposition Trump's nominees, like Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz, face opposition within the Senate, highlighting internal GOP divisions.