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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk , an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, two of our Capitol Hill experts, Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V, break down the key senators to watch in the confirmation battles over Donald Trump's Cabinet. Plus, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki takes a break from election data to dive into the polling around what Americans plan to serve at Thanksgiving this year. Programming note: From the Politics Desk is taking a holiday break the rest of the week. We’ll be back in your inbox on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. The key senators to watch in the fight over Trump’s Cabinet By Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V President-elect Donald Trump is poised to kick off his second term by sending the Senate an unconventional slate of nominees for powerful executive branch positions, seeing his 2024 victory as validation of a voter desire for disruption. But how much disruption will America’s “ cooling saucer ” tolerate? The Senate will be split 53-47 in favor of the Republicans next year, meaning they can lose no more than three votes to confirm nominees without requiring some bipartisan support. A 50-50 tie can be broken by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Here are the key senators to watch in the nomination battles. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine: The five-term centrist intends to run for re-election in 2026 after Trump lost her state by 7 points. Trump’s Cabinet picks present an opening for Collins to further demonstrate her independent streak if she chooses to vote against some of Trump’s more controversial picks. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska: The moderate has already shown a willingness to be outspoken on Trump’s Cabinet picks, dismissing Matt Gaetz as an unserious choice for attorney general before he withdrew from consideration. Murkowski is also a rare Republican who supports bringing back the abortion rights protections included in Roe v. Wade, which could play a role in health care-related positions. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.: McConnell is the ultimate free agent as he relinquishes the job of Senate Republican leader after a record 18 years. His quarrels and disagreements with Trump are well documented. As GOP leader, McConnell’s style was usually to read the political winds within his party and follow them. Now, he doesn’t have to. The Cabinet nominees could be an opportunity for him to flex his muscle and use his vote to shape Trump’s agenda. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.: Tillis faces re-election in 2026 after winning his first two elections by less than 2 points. He’ll need to balance appealing to a general electorate in a purple state with securing renomination from a GOP base that has shown a willingness to veer to the right. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.: Fetterman has also carved out a unique identity by breaking with his party’s left — through his unrelenting support of Israel despite the civilian casualties caused by its military campaign in Gaza and his remark that Democrats “lost ourselves” when it came to key issues like immigration. In a party that’s currently doing some soul-searching, his voice could play a major role in that conversation for Democrats. Also on the list: Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.; Sen.-elect John Curtis, R-Utah; and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Read more from Sahil and Frank → What Americans will be feasting on this Thanksgiving By Steve Kornacki It turns out there’s still something out there that can transcend the country’s deep political and cultural divides and bring Americans together: a big old Butterball. A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that 67% of Americans who will celebrate Thanksgiving this week plan to have turkey on their plates. And, in a refreshing break from every single political poll during the presidential campaign, the crosstabs in this survey find nothing but consensus on this meal choice. * There’s no gender gap: 69% of men and 66% of women say they’ll be feasting on turkey. * Nor is there a racial gap: 69% of white and Hispanic Americans will have turkey, as will 68% of African Americans. * And there’s not even a meaningful partisan divide: 73% of Republicans and 67% of Democrats say turkey will be part of their meal. Of course, Thanksgiving typically involves stuffing yourself silly with more than just turkey. And there are five other dishes that lesser majorities of Americans report they will also be noshing on. * Mashed potatoes: 56% * Bread or rolls: 55% * Pie: 54% * Gravy: 51% * Stuffing: 51% Curiously, when it comes to these items, some small partisan fissures do begin to emerge. Sixty-five percent of Republicans will have mashed potatoes, while only 50% of Democrats plan to. And gravy will be served to 59% of Republicans and only 46% of Democrats. Why the tastes of partisans would diverge at all on these two foods is, alas, beyond our remit. As for what’ll make up the rest of Americans’ Turkey Day menus, there’s plenty of variety, but no consensus: * Green beans: 40% * Sweet potatoes: 39% * Cranberry sauce: 38% * Corn: 33% * Macaroni and cheese: 27% * Ham: 26% * Brussel sprouts: 10% And then there’s what may be the most puzzling group of Americans — the 2% who say they will be having Thanksgiving meals but wouldn’t include a single one of the foods listed above. Maybe the pollsters should have added turducken to the list? That’s all from the Politics Desk for now. If you have feedback — likes or dislikes — email us at politicsnewsletter@nbcuni.com And if you’re a fan, please share with everyone and anyone. They can sign up here .Upon closer inspection, it was revealed that the materials used in the construction of the cup were not suitable for high temperatures. This design flaw was a significant oversight on the part of both Luckin Coffee and the cup manufacturer. While the cup performs well when used with cold beverages, its inability to withstand hot water is a fundamental flaw that should have been identified and rectified during the product development phase.
As the two teams prepare to face off once again, both sides will be aiming for a positive result. Real Madrid will be looking to continue their winning streak against Atalanta and secure a vital three points in the group stage. On the other hand, Atalanta will be seeking to break their losing streak against Real Madrid and make a statement in the highly competitive Champions League.Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, 1-year deal
Beyond retaliatory measures, Trudeau's government is also exploring other avenues to mitigate the impact of the tariffs. This includes providing support to affected industries, such as the steel and aluminum sectors, through financial assistance and trade diversification efforts. The government is also working to strengthen trade relationships with other countries to reduce its reliance on the US market and explore new export opportunities.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs earned a much-deserved extended rest after their Christmas Day rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which capped an unbeaten stretch of three games in 11 days and clinched them the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs . That extended rest? Well, it can be just about as long as Chiefs coach Andy Reid wants it to be. The Chiefs (15-1) face the Broncos in their regular-season finale next weekend, a game whose kickoff remains up in the air. But it will be at least 10 days after their 29-10 win in Pittsburgh, a nice rest for a weary team whose bye was back in Week 6. But with nothing to play for in that game, Reid could conceivably give some of his most important players the entire week off ahead of the playoffs. And now that the Chiefs have a first-round bye , that means they wouldn’t face anybody until at least Jan. 18 in the divisional round, meaning a full 24 days between games. “It’s been almost 10 weeks of football, grinding on this short schedule at the very end of the year,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “We’ll see how Week 18 goes — who plays, who doesn’t play. That’s up to Coach. But having this break, getting healthy, getting ourselves ready for the playoffs, it was super important, especially with the guys we have banged up.” RELATED COVERAGE It might’ve been Christmas, but it sure feels like Groundhog Day for the reeling Steelers Lions try to close in on NFC’s top seed when they visit the eliminated 49ers Penix and the Falcons at Daniels and the Commanders in prime-time meeting of 1st-round rookie QBs The Chiefs dominated the Steelers without four-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was resting his sore calf on Wednesday. They also have not had cornerback Chamarri Conner, who has been out with a concussion, or D.J. Humphries, the former Pro Bowl left tackle who appeared in one game for Kansas City before straining his hamstring. All of them figure to be healthy for the playoffs. The same for guys who have been dealing with minor injuries, such as right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who played against the Steelers despite straining his hamstring the previous week against Houston, and running back Isiah Pacheco, who dinged up his ribs in the win in Pittsburgh. “It will definitely help with some of the guys that are banged up, to get guys back, freshened up a little bit,” said Reid, who has rested important players in Week 18 in the past, including last season against the Chargers. “I think it will be a positive for us.” The trick is to decide exactly how much rest to give everyone. For those dealing with injuries, that full 24-day span without a game could be exactly what they need. For others, it might be too long between games, and getting at least a half of play against the Broncos would help prevent some rust from setting in. “I was just talking to my family about it,” Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie said. “My rookie year, we were able to get, you know, all home games, and you just can’t be out (on the road) in the playoffs. I mean, I’m excited to go out there. I know we got the first round, you know, off, but I mean, I can’t wait to play now.” What’s working The Chiefs won the Super Bowl last season with a wide receiver group that — outside of Rashee Rice — was lacking in dynamic ability. But with the trade for DeAndre Hopkins, the return of Hollywood Brown from an injury and the emergence of rookie Xavier Worthy, the Chiefs have gone from a position of peril to one of profound strength. What needs help The Chiefs have struggled to the run the ball consistently the past few weeks. Pacheco gained just 18 yards on six carries before hurting his ribs against Pittsburgh, and Kareem Hunt was held to 20 yards on nine carries — a 2.2-yard average. Stock up Worthy has smashed through the rookie wall, just as Rice did at this point last season, and has proven to be more than a speedster. He had eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown Wednesday, giving him at least five catches in each of his past five games. Stock down Pacheco has not been the same after missing more than two months to injury. He has been held to 55 yards rushing or fewer in each of his past five games, and he’s averaging just 2.7 yards per carry over his past three. Injuries There were no significant injuries sustained against the Steelers. Key number 77 — Travis Kelce caught his 77th touchdown pass, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez for the Chiefs record. Kelce finished with eight catches for 84 yards and a score against Pittsburgh, making him the third tight end in NFL history with at least 1,000 receptions. Gonzalez had 1,325 and Jason Witten had 1,228 while Kelce has 1,004 and counting. Next steps The Chiefs get the long weekend off before deciding who will play in Denver in their regular-season finale. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThis collapse extended City’s poor run of form, with the team now winless in their last six matches across all competitions. The hosts appeared to be cruising to victory in the 2nd half, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Ilkay Gundogan adding another to give them a comfortable cushion. Their attack flowed effortlessly, and their defence seemed resolute, raising hopes of an end to their recent struggles. However, a series of defensive errors in the game’s closing stages allowed Feyenoord to mount an incredible comeback. The Dutch side’s resurgence began in the 75th minute when Ibrahim Moussa capitalised on a poor back-header by Josko Gvardiol to slot the ball past Ederson from a tight angle, making it 3-1. Building on that breakthrough, Santiago Gimenez narrowed the deficit further, converting a rebound after Lotomba’s shot ricocheted off the post and Ederson. Feyenoord’s equaliser arrived in dramatic fashion in the 89th minute when Lucas Paixao latched onto a long pass, rounded Ederson, and delivered a perfect cross for Hancko, who headed home to complete the stunning comeback. Alan Shearer slams disastrous Manchester City During the match broadcast, the former legendary striker turned pundit Alan Shearer noted that City’s inability to manage the game in the final stages and their reliance on a high defensive line ultimately cost them. He commended Feyenoord’s determination and their tactical execution under pressure, which exposed City’s vulnerabilities. Speaking on Amazon Prime (via ), Shearer commented: “Wow. They should have killed the game and tried to hold a high line. Brilliant from Feyenoord hoping that they are going to cave in under the pressure and that’s what has happened. Disastrous. Poor form continues ahead of Liverpool clash This result adds to a turbulent period for Pep Guardiola, who recently extended his contract until 2027. Just a day after the extension, City suffered their heaviest home defeat under Guardiola, falling , . Manchester City are going to face league leaders Liverpool this Sunday and with the current form, Liverpool will feel confident to extend their lead at the top of the table to 11 points. If the Reds win, they will put themselves in a great spot in the title race, while a win against Arne Slot’s flying Liverpool is just what Pep Guardiola’s side will need to boost their confidence and get back to winning ways.