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Trump appoints controversial top team as Republicans retain House majority | BBC News

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It’s been confirmed that the Republicans will hold on to their majority in the US House of Representatives following the recent election, giving Donald Trump’s party control over all the major levers of government.

Mr Trump has nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Senator Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, Pete Gegseth – a Fox News host and Army veteran – as defence secretary, and John Ratcliffe as head of the CIA. Mr Trump also appointed Elon Musk and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.

President-elect Trump met Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the presidential transition. Biden told him”welcome back” as the pair shook hands and said they both hoped for a “smooth” transition.

Across Washington at the Capitol, Senate Republicans have elected John Thune as their new majority leader.

Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith and Ben Chu.

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Jason Watkins praises Martha’s Law after his child died from sepsis. #MarthasRule #Sepsis #BBCNews

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BBC challenges ex-hospital boss over maternity unit failings | BBC News

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This is the moment BBC Correspondent Michael Buchanan caught up to a former medical director who refused to cooperate with a review into failings at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust which found that 155 babies may have survived with better care.

As part of her review, Donna Ockenden said 66 former and current senior NUH colleagues were approached, with only 35 interviewed. Keith Girling and other former executives failed to attend.

Girling replied “no comment” when questioned by the BBC about why he refused to speak to the Ockenden review.

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Tech bosses are “racing each other with no guardrails”, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said. #BBCNews

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Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy. #BBCNews

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Friends pay tribute to son of Cindy Crawford, Presley Gerber. #BBCNews

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