Trump announces new appointments after Gaetz withdrawal as Senate Republicans express relief

President-elect Donald Trump moved on from the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as his attorney general pick by announcing new appointments, including controversial choices. Senate Republicans expressed relief at avoiding a standoff with Trump, who remains firm on his selections, including former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense. Trump's team is now adopting a more cooperative stance with the Senate, shifting from earlier demands to skip confirmation hearings and votes.