President-elect Donald Trump is actively assembling his administration, nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard for intelligence director, and Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, highlighting a preference for young, private sector-savvy individuals. Senate Democrats face a tight deadline to reconfirm Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board to maintain its pro-worker stance before Republicans assume Senate control. The urgency also extends to confirming President Biden's judicial nominees, with pressure from organizations like Demand Justice to act swiftly. Furthermore, Sen. John Thune has been elected as the next Senate Republican leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell, indicating a shift in Senate leadership dynamics.