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Political Theater, Episode 348

Ranking member Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, and Chairman Richard Durbin, D-Ill., arrive for a Senate Judiciary Committee markup on Thursday. Prior to the markup, they spoke to reporters about the nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to be attorney general.
Ranking member Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, and Chairman Richard Durbin, D-Ill., arrive for a Senate Judiciary Committee markup on Thursday. Prior to the markup, they spoke to reporters about the nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to be attorney general. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick and John T. Bennett
Posted November 14, 2024 at 6:19pm

President-elect Donald Trump has picked several current and former members of Congress for his Cabinet and senior staff. Here’s a quick and dirty on the roster, which includes former Democrats, former critics and one avowed dog killer. 

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