Welcome to NBC News Politics’ newsletter, featuring reporting and analysis on the White House, Capitol Hill, and the campaign trail. In this edition, we discuss the challenges Democrats face in regaining control of the Senate, as well as how Trump’s transition team is utilizing Project 2025 to fill administration roles.
Outgoing NRSC Chair Steve Daines predicts GOP’s Senate majority could last until the end of the decade, citing Republican victories in red states like West Virginia and Pennsylvania in 2024. Democrats face tough odds in future elections, with limited pickup opportunities in states like Maine, North Carolina, and Iowa.
Trump’s transition team, previously distancing themselves from Project 2025, is now using the initiative’s database to staff the administration. The database, originally created as a conservative policy blueprint, contains information on potential hires for over 4,000 political appointee jobs.
Other top stories include former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s decision not to return to Congress, Trump’s nomination of Pam Bondi as attorney general, and sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary. Additionally, environmental groups are preparing to resist the incoming Trump administration’s anticipated policy changes.
In conclusion, Democrats are strategizing for future elections while facing challenges in expanding their voter base. Trump’s team is turning to Project 2025 for staffing, despite previous denouncements. Stay tuned for more news and updates from the Politics Desk.
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