The NBC News Politics Desk newsletter discussed various topics in its latest edition. The main focus was on the difficulty Democrats face in regaining control of the Senate, according to senior national politics reporter Sahil Kapur. Outgoing National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines predicted that the GOP could maintain its majority in the Senate for several cycles, following their success in the 2024 election. The analysis pointed out the tough map Democrats faced in that election, and the challenges they will continue to face in 2026 and 2028.
Additionally, the newsletter highlighted how Donald Trump’s transition team is turning to the previously criticized Project 2025 to fill jobs in the administration. Despite disavowing the conservative transition plan during the campaign, Trump’s team is now using its database for potential hires. The reception to Project 2025 comes as the Trump transition looks to fill over 4,000 political appointee positions for the next administration.
The newsletter also included updates on various news stories, such as the withdrawal of former Rep. Matt Gaetz from consideration for Attorney General, Trump’s appointment of Pam Bondi, the mixed responses to sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, and the postponement of Trump’s New York hush money trial sentencing. There were also reports on how transgender Americans are preparing for Trump’s second administration and environmental groups gearing up to push back against policy changes. Lastly, the newsletter discussed the Democrats’ defeat in Nevada and their down-ballot success in mapping out a strategy to win the state in 2028.
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