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Trump's second-term cabinet: razor-thin votes and partisan warfare

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Blueprint being implemented by Trump administration

Trump's second-term cabinet confirmations became the most contentious in modern history. The Senate confirmed all 22 nominees requiring confirmation, but only after unprecedented battles: Vice President Vance broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Matt Gaetz withdrew as attorney general pick after sex trafficking allegations surfaced, and most nominees faced near party-line votes after zero received voice votes or unanimous consent.

Updated Jan 7