🌟 Scalise Strengthens Influence in GOP House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is consolidating his power within the Republican Steering Committee by supporting allies for key committee assignments. 📜 Ethics Committee Weighs Gaetz Report House Ethics Committee is meeting to decide whether to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz amid allegations of misconduct. 🇺🇸 Blinken to Testify at Senate Hearing Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to hold a high-profile hearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 🚨 U.S. Embassy Kyiv Shuts Amid Threat U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is closed due to a threat of significant air attacks, highlighting ongoing tensions in Ukraine. 💻 Biden Races to Use Chip Fund The Biden administration aims to utilize the $50 billion microchip-subsidy program before President-elect Trump takes office. 🎓 McMahon Nominated as Education Secretary Linda McMahon is nominated for Education Secretary, focusing on school choice and parental rights. 🏥 Dr. Oz Nominated for CMS Role Dr. Mehmet Oz has been nominated for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasizing his advocacy for Medicare Advantage. 🏛️ Republicans Prioritize Trump Loyalty Republican lawmakers seek to leverage their loyalty to Trump as a key factor in House committee chair races. 🛑 GOP Opposes Gaetz as Attorney General Senate Republicans express significant opposition to Matt Gaetz's potential appointment as Attorney General due to past controversies. 💼 Trump Team Seeks Treasury Nominees The Trump administration is actively searching for nominees for the Treasury Department amid a fast-paced transition process.