Today was the deadline for employees to accept the controversial packages, which Democratic lawmakers have warned are legally dubious and have not received congressional authorization. President Donald Trump defended his proposal that the U.S. take control of Gaza in a social media post this morning, claiming no U.S. troops “would be needed,” as Republicans and Democrats in Congress push back on the plan.
The Senate is expected to vote tonight on the confirmation of Russell Vought, Trump’s pick to run the White House Office of Management and Budget. Other controversial nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, have cleared key procedural hurdles for votes in the chamber.
