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    Republicans won the House and Senate. A new storm could hit Florida by the middle of next week as a Category 3 hurricane. How professional social media wives could be one of the reasons women voters are turning red.

    I am Nicole Fallert, Author of the daily briefing. Peanut the Squirrel’s owner is still looking for answers.

    A GOP trio

    The Republican Party’s winning of key seats in New York, California and other swing districts sets up a Republican trio in Washington for the next two years, laying the groundwork for President-elect Donald Trump and the party to implement their priorities without major resistance.

    Looking ahead to the next two years, Trump and Congress can expect major political battles over U.S. support for ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, whether to renew or amend 2017 tax policies adopted during the Trump’s mandate, on government funding and much more. Here are the policy changes Republicans are seeking to make.

    Read more from USA TODAY about the changes on Capitol Hill:

    Attorney General Gaetz?

    Like Trump, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has been in the spotlight. Gaetz was the subject of a federal sex trafficking investigation that ended with no charges against the congressman, although a once-close political ally pleaded guilty.

    And now Gaetz is Trump’s choice for attorney general, the position that runs the Justice Department. The pick sparked some of the first criticism of Trump’s Cabinet picks, as senators questioned whether the Florida Republican would be a serious choice to become the nation’s top law enforcement official.

    • Investigations into Gaetz are not over: The House Ethics Committee is investigating Gaetz and said in June it was expanding the investigation to include additional allegations that Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illegal drug use, accepted ” inappropriate gifts” and allegedly granted special favors. But that action would end with his departure from the chamber if the Senate confirms his nomination. Gaetz has denied the allegations.
    • Would Gaetz go through Senate confirmation? Sen. Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, who currently heads the Judiciary Committee, said Gaetz’s selection made it clear that Trump “plans to use the Justice Department to get revenge on his political enemies.”
    • Investigations against Trump: Meanwhile, special counsel Jack Smith is closing two indictments against Trump.

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    What’s the weather like today? Check your local forecast here.

    Could Sara become a hurricane that hits Florida?

    A storm system is expected to become Tropical Storm Sara on Thursday. Forecast models indicate the system will reach wind speeds in excess of 110 mph and bring catastrophic flooding and storm watches to Central America by this weekend. The Gulf Coast has already experienced five hurricanes during a hurricane season that has claimed at least 326 lives and caused $120 billion in damage. Follow Sara.

    Yes, Congress met yesterday to talk about extraterrestrials

    Congressional leaders continue to be keenly alert to the possibility that not only are unexplained objects violating U.S. airspace, but also that the military has spent decades secretly recovering the craft to bolster its own technology. On Wednesday, a new list of witnesses provided new testimony on precisely these concerns during a joint hearing of the House Oversight Committee’s subcommittees. The more than two-hour hearing titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth” represented Congress’ latest foray into the subject of UFOs. Here’s a look at some of the most compelling testimonials.

    Today’s speakers

    Could the wives of traders have triggered the red wave among female voters?

    On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a subculture of housewives is quickly gaining popularity. Now, with creators like Nara Smith and Hannah Neeleman, better known as Ballerina Farm, boasting millions of followers, their content seems inescapable. In a divisive political landscape, many creators have chosen to remain silent about their ideologies. But even though mainstream women’s content creators don’t necessarily align with a political ideology, they present a certain lifestyle and family unity that Trump and JD Vance promote.

    Photo of the day: political enemies meet

    President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden met at the White House for nearly two hours on Wednesday, signifying a peaceful transfer of power four years after Trump left in protest following his election loss to Biden of 2020. Here’s what they talked about.

    Nicole Fallert is USA TODAY newsletter editor, sign up for email here. Do you want to send a message to Nicole? Email him at [email protected].

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