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Vehicle Leasing Market In Europe size is set to grow by USD 12.17 billion from 2024-2028, cost-effective ways of obtaining vehicle boost the market- TechnavioWASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations. It often seems like he's daring Congress to oppose his decisions. But on Thursday, Trump's attempt to act with impunity showed a crack as Matt Gaetz , his choice for attorney general, withdrew from consideration. Trump had named Gaetz, a Florida congressman, to be the country's top law enforcement official even though he was widely disliked by his colleagues, has little legal experience and was accused of having sex with an underage girl, an allegation he denied. After being plagued by investigations during his first presidency, Trump wanted a devoted ally in charge of the Justice Department during his second. However, it was never obvious that Gaetz could win enough support from lawmakers to get confirmed. Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable, or if Trump's other picks might exceed his party's willingness to overlook concerns that would have sunk nominees in a prior political era. The next test will likely be Pete Hegseth, who Trump wants to lead the Pentagon despite an allegation of sexual assault that he's denied. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the controversy over Gaetz would have little bearing on Trump’s choices for other positions. “One at a time,” he said. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, suggested otherwise, claiming “the dominoes are falling.” “The drip drip of evidence and truth is going to eventually doom some others,” he said. Trump's election victory was a sign that there may not be many red lines left in American politics. He won the presidential race despite authoritarian, racist and misogynist rhetoric, not to mention years of lies about election fraud and his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was also criminally convicted of falsifying business records to pay hush money, and he was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case. Empowered by voters who looked past his misconduct and saw him as a powerful agent of change, Trump has shown no deference to Washington norms while working to fill his second administration . Although some of his personnel choices have extensive experience in the areas they've been chosen to lead, others are personal friends and Fox News personalities who have impressed and flattered Trump over the years. Several have faced allegations involving sexual misconduct . Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, is facing the most scrutiny after Gaetz. Once Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Pentagon chief, allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a woman in California in 2017. The woman said he took her phone, blocked the door to the hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a police report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. However, he paid the woman a confidential settlement in 2023. Hegseth's lawyer said the payment was made to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Trump’s choice for secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced allegations of misconduct too. A woman who babysat for him and his second wife told Vanity Fair magazine that Kennedy groped her in the late 1990s, when she was 23. Kennedy did not deny the allegation and texted an apology to the woman after the article was published. That isn't the only hurdle for Kennedy; he's spent years spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, raising fears about making him a top health official in the new administration. Linda McMahon, chosen by Trump to be education secretary, is fighting a lawsuit connected to her former company, World Wrestling Entertainment. She’s accused of knowingly enabling sexual exploitation of children by an employee as early as the 1980s, and she denies the allegations. Tulsi Gabbard is another person who could face a difficult confirmation battle, but for very different reasons. The former Democratic representative from Hawaii has been a vocal Trump ally, and he chose her to be national intelligence director. But there's grave concern by lawmakers and national security officials over Gabbard’s history of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics said she would endanger relationships with U.S. allies. Gaetz was investigated by federal law enforcement for sex trafficking, but the case was closed without charges and Republicans have blocked the release of a related report from the House Ethics Committee. However, some allegations leaked out, including that Gaetz paid women for sex. One of the women testified to the committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the woman. As Gaetz met with senators this week, it became clear that he would face stubborn resistance from lawmakers who were concerned about his behavior and believed he was unqualified to run the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction,” Gaetz wrote on social media when announcing his withdrawal. Sen. Mike Braun, an Indiana Republican, said he believed there were four to six members of the caucus who would have voted against Gaetz, likely dooming his nomination, and “the math got too hard.” He said some of the issues and allegations around Gaetz were “maybe beyond the pale." “I think there were just too many things, it was like a leaky dike, and you know, it broke," Braun said. Trump thanked Gaetz in a post on Truth Social, his social media website, without addressing the substance of the allegations against him. “He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect,” Trump wrote. ____ Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves and Lisa Macaro contributed from Washington. Jill Colvin in New York and Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also contributed. 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SIR Rod Stewart earns his stripes after sticking up for wife Penny over her Gregg Wallace run-in — and enjoys a night out as a reward. The 79-year-old singer and Penny, 53, partied at Annabel’s private members club in Mayfair, central London, on Friday night. 2 MasterChef co-host Gregg stepped down from his role following an abuse scandal across numerous shows Credit: Getty It came after MasterChef co-host Wallace, 60, stepped down from his role. We told on Friday how Rod had called him a “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully” for “humiliating” Penny on the celeb show in 2021. Earlier this week, Rod slammed Gregg as a 'bully' in an online post. Gregg was first accused of making "inappropriate sexual comments" to a female BBC staffer on Impossible Celebrities. READ MORE ON GREGG WALLACE GREGG PROBE LATEST Major update on Gregg Wallace probe as string of new allegations emerge ON AIR HORROR Gregg Wallace yelled 'you stupid cow' after groping me on MasterChef set Some 13 people who worked with Gregg across a range of shows over a 17-year period have now accused him of making sexual comments, the BBC confirmed today. The Baby Jane hitmaker took to social media on Thursday to hit out at Gregg for his treatment towards his wife Penny. Former Loose Women panellist Penny appeared on BBC Celebrity MasterChef back in 2021. Rod shared a scathing post, claiming: "So Gregg Wallace gets fired from MasterChef. Good riddance Wallace. Most read in News TV BIG BREAK ‘Women would be safer if men were under curfew,’ actor on new house arrest show TELLY CLAIM MasterChef's Gregg Wallace steps aside as star accuses him of 'sexualised' joke TOP TELLY BBC Scotland's Christmas schedule revealed - including Sir Alex Ferguson doc BALLSED UP Lorraine apologises on air for using phrase she 'didn't know' was a swear word "You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, buy you had that but cut out didn't you? "You're a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. "Karma got ya." 2 Sir Rod Stewart enjoyed a night out with Penny Lancaster after the singer blasted 'bully' Gregg Wallace for 'humiliating' her Credit: BackGrid Watch creepy moment MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace tells ‘distressed’ Strictly star ‘I don’t wear underwear’ and grabs his crotch
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Everyone is invited to adorn their bikes in holiday lights for the ninth annual River City Cycle Club Christmas Light Ride in December. Taking off from Frank James Park at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7, the event is fun and inclusive, said organizer Angie Clark. The ride is popular, attracting people from near and far, Clark said. Depending on the weather, up to about 100 people are expected. "It's very social," she said. "You get to meet all sorts of people, and it's a great way for the cycling community to connect. It doesn't matter what type of bike you ride or how fast you are. Everyone is welcome and we all ride together." Cyclists of all ages can join the parade and bring their families. For those who prefer not to ride, they are encouraged to come out, watch, and cheer people on. Participants will cycle along a loop of the Rotary Seawalk, heading to Hidden Harbour before returning to So Cal for an après event Those attending the event are advised to dress warmly, equip their bikes with front and rear lights, be prepared for icy conditions and debris on the paths, as well as remember to bring a bike lock. Non-members are welcome to join but are asked to complete an online waiver in case of accidents.From Maui to the Caribbean, college hoops' Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of the sport
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