Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been chosen to lead the new “Department of Government Efficiency” in a potential second Trump administration, raising concerns about conflicts of interest due to their ties to companies with large government contracts. Trump has also tapped Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, though her past pro-Russia rhetoric may face scrutiny. Republican congressman Matt Gaetz has been nominated as attorney general, despite recent controversy over allegations of misconduct. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has charged Asif W. Rahman with leaking classified U.S. intelligence on Israel's retaliation plans against Iran. In Michigan, a technical glitch in Calhoun County has led to a lawsuit halting the counting of thousands of votes.
Republicans win House majority of 218 seats (AP)
Trump taps Gabbard for director of national intelligence (The Hill)
President-elect wants Matt Gaetz for attorney general (NYT)
FBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran (CNN)
Lawsuit temporarily pauses recount of votes in Michigan county, officials say (MLive)
