Trump DOD Pick Hegseth Makes COMEBACK, Gabbard Confirmation & Americans' confidence in cabinet Shaky

Today on Daily Debrief, Julia Manchester is joined by The Hill's Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell. Time is running out for Congress to reach a deal on a Federal budget and avoid a government shutdown, that deadline is just 7 days away. Where do negotiations stand, and will we see a deal?

The NDAA passed the House earlier this week, but will the provision to restrict gender-affirming care for military dependents under the age of 18 have an impact on its path through the Senate? Majority leader Chuck Schumer says he's bringing a social security reform bill to the floor for a vote, Senators Manchin and Sinema vote to block Biden's appointee to the National Labor Relations Board, Tulsi Gabbard continues to struggle on Capitol Hill, while Pete Hegseth appears to make a comeback. And a new AP NORC poll shows only 3 in 10 Americans are confident in Trump's cabinet picks.

NewsNation's Joe Khalil has the latest on the mysterious drones flying over New Jersey. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal says they should be taken out if they're flying near military bases or airports... while the White House and Pentagon say the unidentified drones don't pose a National security risk.

The Hill's White House Reporter, Brett Samuels also joins to discuss one of President-Elect Trump's signature campaign promises, mass deportations of immigrants in the country illegally, Vivek Ramaswamy praising Colorado's Governor Jared Polis for repealing and shredding more than 200 executive orders, Trump's invite to Chinese President Xi Xin Ping to the inauguration next month, and tech mogul Jeff Bezos announcing a $1-million donation to Trump's inauguration fund.

Also today, Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance invites Daniel Penny, the marine vet recently acquitted of negligent homicide in New York, to be his guest at the Army-Navy college football game this weekend in Landover, MD.

Trump weighs in on the Federal Reserve, saying he won't try to get rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for now. Blake Burman, host of The Hill on NewsNation breaks down how the Fed works and where the Fed projects interest rates are headed.

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[Joshcodes]

It’s insane that wanting to talk to our adversaries so war can be avoided is labeled “sympathy to our enemies.”

[BB-cfgx]

The Obama Clinton vendetta against Gabbard continues.

[maryhuckaby]

I have no time for an alternative news show that repeats corporate/CIA talking points about Tulsi Gabbard. Bye!

[manofmartin]

Tulsi is the best pick of the entire lot.

[mmccbbmcb]

The only good news coming out of this administration is the fact that they are going.

[sw]

“Polls say”… 🙄🙄🙄🙄
They learn NOTHING! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[tonyd]

This may be the most disconnected two people on this garbage network....and that is saying quite a bit

[melsgil]

Employers of undocumented immigrants then should start doing something about the status of their employees if they are considered essential

[brasidas]

Weird, when Trump put the border security and immigration crisis front and center, I didn't see anyone asking him if he considered the ramifications of the most important election issue for voters. Voters DGAF about the economic impact of their wages not being depressed anymore.

[Milo]

Why would you name your daughter michael??

[jagodaszubert]

I support Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence.

[Smidgen-xi]

Can't we get any nominees with experience?

[tbird]

Why are children speaking? Can we not find any intelligent adults?

[Dirtdogdone]

We dont get enough corporate propaganda so lets get it on YT as well 😅