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Trump signals cabinet shake-up as Democrats prepare to expand House majority

Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democratic impeachment threats and plans cabinet shake-up as Democrats gain House majority.

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Key points

  • President Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate threats of impeachment against administration members.
  • Trump plans to replace chief of staff Stephen Miller and hinted at more post-election personnel changes.
  • Trump expressed confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a post-election interview with 60 Minutes.

Why it matters. These developments signal a significant shift in power dynamics as the new Congress prepares to challenge the current administration's policies and personnel decisions.

Updated Sources: CNN International

President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democratic threats of impeachment against his administration members. He plans to replace chief of staff Stephen Miller and hinted at further personnel changes following Republican midterm losses. Trump expressed confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while suggesting he could pause attacks on Democrats to facilitate policy deals.

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Trump signals cabinet shake-up as Democrats prepare to expand House majority

President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a significant cabinet shake-up as the new Congress prepares to convene. Democrats are on the verge of securing a House majority of 258 seats, a number that exceeds the 257 seats held at the start of Barack Obama's presidency. While both parties await the final outcomes of Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska, questions are already brewing regarding the leadership of the new Democratic majority. The shifting political landscape is prompting immediate strategic adjustments within the executive branch.

CNN International

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