🔍 GOP Senators Cautious With Nominations GOP senators navigate carefully around President-elect Trump's nominations despite criticism, mindful of needing unity. 🔎 Senate GOP Emphasizes FBI Vetting Senate Republicans emphasize the importance of FBI checks for Trump's Cabinet picks, resisting attempts to bypass the process. 🔄 House Democrats Shake Up Committees House Democrats are moving to replace veteran lawmakers on key committees as they adjust to recent electoral challenges. 💡 Treasury Nominee Faces Unconventional Ideas Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is set for Senate discussions, with some senators questioning his unconventional Federal Reserve ideas. ⛔️ GOP To Uphold Leadership Term Limits House Republicans are unlikely to allow exceptions to leadership term limits, maintaining their established rules on committee chairs. 🔑 Biden Pardons Son, Sets Precedent President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden is seen as setting a potential precedent for President-elect Trump to issue broad pardons for his allies. 🛡️ Trump Blocks Japanese U.S. Steel Buy Trump has announced plans to block a Japanese firm's attempt to acquire U.S. Steel, reflecting ongoing trade protectionism. ⏳ Congress Faces Looming Shutdown Deadline Congress must negotiate another stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown before a December deadline, amid spending disagreements. 📊 Kash Patel Nomination Has Senate Questions Trump's nominations of Kash Patel for FBI Director are not facing immediate opposition in the Senate, though Patel's controversial background raises questions. 🧪 House To Investigate COVID-19 Origins The House is set to investigate the origins of COVID-19, possibly endorsing the lab-leak theory, and scrutinize related government responses.