In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed:

• Trump picks former adviser Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary

• Trump taps Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Department of Labor

• Union bigs back Trump’s labor pick

• Trump taps former NFL player Scott Turner to lead Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Trump makes picks for FDA, CDC and surgeon general

• Former Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka returning to the White House

• Trump nominates Russell Vought to lead Office of Management and Budget

• Trump names longtime ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

• Matt Gaetz reveals he will not rejoin Congress when it convenes early next year

• Special election date set to replace Matt Gaetz

• Matt Gaetz takes page from George Santos, fires up Cameo — and here’s what he’s charging

• Trump transition team member says former Rep. Mike Rogers won’t be next FBI boss

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Episode: Monday, November 25, 2024 / 5 AM Hour 

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