Trump challenges Congress with controversial Cabinet nominations

President-elect Donald Trump is testing Congress with controversial Cabinet nominations, including Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump and Republicans assert they have a mandate to govern, raising questions about dissent within the Senate. Trump's education plan aims to eliminate "wokeness" in schools, proposing cuts to funding for institutions that oppose his policies. He plans to restrict lessons on gender identity and structural racism, and keep transgender athletes out of girls' sports. The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of Health and Human Services faces scrutiny due to his anti-vaccine stance. Voter surveys indicate mixed opinions on Kennedy, with many favoring increased government involvement in vaccination and healthcare.