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This week, we discuss Senate Republicans picking a new leader, Trump’s push for recess appointments, named cabinet nominees, and White House staffing.

Next, we discuss reporting that FEMA workers were told to skip houses with Trump signs, and the allegations it was a widespread practice.

Finally, in our separate Politicology+ episode we talk about a House hearing about UFOs and the former military leaders sounding alarms that we are unprepared this technology.

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 

Stef Kight (Politics Reporter at Axios) 

Segments this week:

(02:56 ) The Senate and recess appointments for Cabinet positions 

(28:34 ) FEMA skips Trump supporters 

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Related reading:

Segment 1:

Axios - John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race

Politico-Tracking Trump’s Cabinet picks

Axios - Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for AG

WP - Trump demanded senators allow recess appointments. Here’s what that means.

NY Post - Progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal reneges on support for axing filibuster after Republicans flip the Senate

Segment 2:

Daily Wire - EXCLUSIVE: FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs

Fox News - Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy

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