Republican John Thune would be the subsequent chief of the Senate, and the president-elect will get to work filling his Cabinet. Additionally, US inflation rose to 2.6% in October because the Federal Reserve debates whether or not to chop rates of interest subsequent month. Additionally, activist investor Effissimo Capital Management has taken a stake in struggling automaker Nissan.
Mentioned on this podcast:
John Thune elected to lead the Senate in rebuke to Trump’s allies
Donald Trump chooses Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump chooses Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Nissan shares rise after activist investor takes a stake
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