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has hit back at a claim from fellow billionaire that he supposedly predicted would lose this month’s presidential election to Vice President Harris. "Just found out tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that [Trump] would definitely lose, so they should flog all their Tesla and SpaceX stock," Musk posted on social platform X, which he owns. "Nope," Bezos retorted to Musk’s post. "100% not true." Replying, Musk said: "Well, then, I stand corrected." Musk established himself as a key ally to Trump along the 2024 campaign trail, pumping millions into his campaign. After winning the election, Trump appointed the billionaire tech and media tycoon to head up a new agency, the "Department of Government Efficiency," to tackle what he and many Trump-loyal Republicans believe is unnecessary federal spending. Bezos made waves and caused a stir less than two weeks before the election, when he prevented the Washington Post from publishing an editorial endorsing Harris that the newspaper’s editorial board had written. Come and join The Daily Star on , the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It's now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X. Fear not, we're not leaving , but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on , and see us social better than the rest. You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a . So what are you waiting for?! Let's Bezos defended the decision in a subsequent op-ed in the Post, arguing presidential endorsements "create a perception of bias" and are detrimental to the publication’s mission at a time when trust in media is on the wane.
SEOUL - Investigators probing South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law said on Monday they had sought an arrest warrant for the suspended president after he failed to report for questioning. Yoon briefly suspended civilian rule this month, plunging South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. He was stripped of his presidential duties by parliament over the action, but a constitutional court ruling is pending on whether to confirm the impeachment. The conservative leader also faces criminal charges of insurrection, which could result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty. A former prosecutor himself, Yoon had been summoned three times by investigators for questioning, but refused to present himself each time -- including by yesterday's deadline. "The Joint Investigation Headquarters filed an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol with the Seoul Western District Court", said the probe team in a statement. The application by investigators marks the first attempt in the country's history to forcibly detain a president before the impeachment procedure is complete. Yoon is being investigated by prosecutors as well as a joint team comprising police, defence ministry, and anti-corruption officials. A 10-page prosecutors' report seen by AFP stated that Yoon authorised the military to fire weapons if needed to enter parliament during his failed martial law bid. Yoon's lawyer Yoon Kab-keun had dismissed the prosecutors' report, telling AFP it was "a one-sided account that neither corresponds to objective circumstances nor common sense". - 'Drag them out' - Yoon declared martial law in an unannounced televised address on December 3, saying it was aimed at eliminating "anti-state elements". Lawmakers rushed to parliament within minutes of the declaration to vote it down. At the same time, heavily armed troops stormed the building, scaling fences, smashing windows and landing by helicopter. According to the prosecution indictment report, Yoon told the chief of the capital defence command, Lee Jin-woo, that military forces could shoot if necessary to enter the National Assembly. "Have you still not got in? What are you doing? Break down the door and drag them out, even if it means shooting," Yoon told Lee, according to the report. Yoon also allegedly told the head of the Defense Counterintelligence Command, General Kwak Jong-keun, to "quickly get inside" the National Assembly since the quorum for lifting the martial law declaration had not been met. "So quickly get inside the National Assembly and bring out the people inside the chamber, and break down the doors with an axe if necessary and drag everyone out," the report quotes Yoon as saying at the time. The report also said there was evidence that Yoon had been discussing declaring martial law with senior military officials as early as March. As investigations began against Yoon, attempts by prosecutors to search his offices were blocked by the presidential security team. South Korea's political turmoil deepened late last week when Yoon's replacement, Han Duck-soo, was also impeached by parliament for failing to sign through bills for investigations into Yoon. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has taken over as the new acting president, and found himself thrust immediately into a disaster with the Jeju Air plane crash that claimed 179 lives.
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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. What is Connections Sports Edition? The NYT 's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic , the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common. Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends. Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media. Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try: Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories: Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle. Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions. Drumroll, please! The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #98 is... What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands . If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Corey Stephenson had 21 points in CSU Bakersfield's 68-60 victory over Northeastern at the Homewood Suites Classic tournament in Fort Myers, Florida on Sunday. Stephenson shot 8 of 16 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Roadrunners (4-3). Marvin McGhee shot 4 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. McGhee went 3 of 7 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points. LA Pratt led the way for the Huskies (5-2) with 15 points and six rebounds. Masai Troutman added 15 points for Northeastern. Harold Woods also had eight points. CSU Bakersfield led Northeastern at the half, 34-29, with McGhee (six points) its high scorer before the break. Stephenson's layup with 4:08 left in the second half gave CSU Bakersfield the lead for good at 56-54. NEXT UP These two teams both play Saturday. CSU Bakersfield visits Southern Utah and Northeastern visits Vermont. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressSony to Take On Nintendo with New PlayStation Handheld - IGN Daily Fix
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Inside the wild YOLO nights at the drug-fuelled bars of the exotic 'new Bali' - where every traveller's worst nightmare is now unfolding as six people die after drinking 'contaminated' alcohol.. and the death toll is expected to soar Two Aussie mates died after drinking 'contaminated alcohol' Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones were travelling together Region is a known party hotspot and a 'step back in time' READ: Two Aussie teens who drank poisoned cocktails in Laos are identified By WAYNE FLOWER, MELBOURNE CORRESPONDENT Published: 21:54, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 22:02, 24 November 2024 e-mail View comments Young travellers visiting the Vientiane Province of Laos do so with danger at the front of their minds. Now those risks have proved deadly. It's the new must-go destination for those in the know - but also where two Melbourne teens died after being poisoned by methanol-laced drinks. Two other young Danes, a UK lawyer and a US man have also been killed in the tragic mass poisoning, with another eight still believed to be in hospital. While the town of Vang Vieng has been a go-to spot for adventurers keen on tubing and kayaking on the Nam Song River, it has also become the place to be for those who like to party. Until 2012, the river itself was lined with bars selling Beer Lao and Lao-Lao, and equipped with rope swings, zip lines, and large decks for socialising. Other activities in the region include trekking and rock climbing in the limestone mountains. There are also numerous caves, such as Tham Phu Kham or the Tham Non and Tham Jang. But in recent years, it has become a haven for young backpackers keen on getting high on life - and often Class A drugs - as quickly and as cheaply as possible. Veteran travellers ominously warn others to steer clear of the local alcohol, and stick to imported booze: 'Either you want to live - or you don't mind dying early.' International travellers party hard at one of Vang Vieng's more popular bars Bianca Jones, 19, from Melbourne, (left) was the fourth person to die following the horrific incident. Her schoolfriend Holly Bowles, also 19, (right) remains on life support Vang Vieng is beloved by kayakers who paddle down the Nam Song River While Bali has long been the destination of choice for young Aussies, a recent spate of highly public incidents involving wayward partying there helped Laos cement its position as a party capital. The main street of Vang Vieng is lined with guest houses, bars, restaurants, internet cafes and tour agencies. Melbourne teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both aged 19, had been enjoying the trip of their young lives there when tragedy struck them down. Ms Jones died surrounded by loved ones on Thursday. Her best friend remains in critical condition on life support. The pair had been staying at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng where they drank mixed spirits at the bar the night before. WhatsApp messages have since revealed that the pair then left the hostel and travelled 950m to the beachfront Jaidee Bar. The infamous party bar, which offers free spirits, also has a hard copy 'drug menu', offering patrons opium, ecstasy and ketamine. Situated within the 'Golden Triangle', the area is very hard for the Laotian government to police due to its remoteness, terrain, and a lack of international cooperation. Corruption in Laos and neighbouring countries also serves to make enforcement of anti-drug production and trafficking laws difficult. Though Laos hasn't executed anyone since 1989, it still retains the death penalty in its laws and has about 315 people on death row. The high supply of drugs in the region sees methamphetamine pills sold for less than 25 cents, which is cheaper than food, water, or beer. Foreign tourists float on tubes in a river in Vang Vieng Holly Bowles (left) and best mate Bianca Jones (right) were on the trip of a lifetime when they consumed something that left them critically ill. Ms Jones sadly died on Thursday UK lawyer Simone White, 28, also died in the mass poisoning. She specialised in technology and intellectual property at the London office of an American law firm Danish victims Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, (left) and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, (right) Its lawless nature provides certain appeal to young Aussies raised on endless rules and regulations. Locals described Jaidee Bar as a 'dangerous' place with links to organised crime and the Asian mafia. The hard copy menu reportedly offered there offers tourists hardcore drugs for the equivalent of about $28 a gram. Daily Mail Australia does not suggest that either Ms Bowles or Ms Jones were involved in any drug taking activity of any kind. Testing revealed their ill health was caused by methanol poisoning. While Laos once appealed to travellers for its peace and quiet, much has changed over the past decade with an influx of young party goers from across the globe. But all that could be about to change with the tragic deaths of six people, including two Danish women Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, American man James Louis Hutson, 57, and British woman Simone White, 28. Nana Backpackers Hostel where two Australian girls stayed before becoming critically ill Jaidee Bar has come under scrutiny after several tourists died after partying there Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said drink spiking and methanol poisoning were far too common in many parts of the world and implored parents and young travellers to discuss the risks. 'Please inform yourselves, please let's work together to ensure this tragedy doesn't happen again,' she said. On Thursday evening, Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder paid tribute to the teenagers at his show in Sydney, describing the situation as 'senseless'. 'The one young woman, Bianca Jones, she's passed. Her friend Holly Bowles is hanging in and wish her the best and we're thinking about her parents,' he said. Methanol is an odourless, colourless liquid used in products such as paint stripper, insecticide and dyes. The Australians were found unresponsive by staff at the Nana Backpacker Hostel where they were staying with a group of mates. Australian Embassy officials arrived at the hostel on Monday, with management quick to deflect any of the blame from its premises. The hostel’s manager reportedly claimed police came to inspect their bar after the incident but found the alcohol it served was 'very normal'. An investigation into where those impacted by the poisoning partied that night remains in full swing. Initial reports suggested 'vodka' served up at a local establishment may have been the cause. But many claim it is usually the local jungle hooch 'moonshine' that is consumed with caution. The local rice alcohol is described as 'rocket fuel' which is notorious for getting people drunk quickly and on the cheap. Anyone who has spent time in the region says going there on a bargain basement budget is a recipe for disaster. 'Doesn't matter what the price is. You purchase imported or you don't engage at all,' one person warned on a social media page focused on backpacking in the region. 'Either you want to live - or you don't mind dying early.' Many bars in the area jostling for punters offer free drinks in an effort to get tourists inside. The free drinks often flow for hours at a time, with many suspicious about how it can afford to be done. The Jaidee Bar in Van Vieng has been a must visit location for backpackers since 2002 Drugs are freely available on the streets of Vang Vieng Some bars are known to serve up buckets of cheap booze to those game enough to chug it down. Unscrupulous bar owners are believed to sell their own concoctions disguised in Jagermeister or Absolut Vodka bottles. 'It's insane. I've been here running bars clubs and parties since 2011 and this nonsense of giving out free drinks has been an ongoing battle,' one bar owner wrote. 'Then when something like this happens, it ruins everyone's reputation but we all know the root cause of the problem.' Another bar owner committed to contacting every alcohol supplier in the region in hope of weeding out whatever, or whoever, sparked the incident. Some familiar with the region doubt local police will ever get to the bottom of the cause. 'The police work hand-in-hand with the bars in Vang Vieng that serve a wide range of dangerous drugs,' one claimed. 'Methanol is in all the drugs too. 'It’s a big problem in Laos, [but] authorities have been known to arrest people when they’re leaving because of "defamation" to these businesses.' A woman who claimed to have stayed at the hostel where the two Australians were found warned the entire region was swimming in dodgy booze. 'I can confirm it’s the entire city, not just that hostel,' she said. 'I drank the free drinks (they don’t give shots). 'T he people went to another bar after leaving the hostel which if you know anything about that place ... It’s more than drinking.' Thailand Crime Melbourne Share or comment on this article: Inside the wild YOLO nights at the drug-fuelled bars of the exotic 'new Bali' - where every traveller's worst nightmare is now unfolding as six people die after drinking 'contaminated' alcohol.. and the death toll is expected to soar e-mail Add commentNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to pull closer to its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 440 points, or 1%, to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market amid what some analysts called a “Bessent bounce” after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent , a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Bessent has argued for reducing the U.S. government’s deficit, which is how much more it spends than it takes in through taxes and other revenue. Such an approach could soothe worries on Wall Street that Trump’s policies may lead to a much bigger deficit, which in turn would put upward pressure on Treasury yields. After climbing above 4.44% immediately after Trump’s election, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell back to 4.26% Monday, down from 4.41% late Friday. That’s a notable move, and lower yields make it cheaper for all kinds of companies and households to borrow money. They also give a boost to prices for stocks and other investments. That helped stocks of smaller companies lead the way, and the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks jumped 1.5%. It finished just shy of its all-time high, which was set three years ago. Smaller companies can feel bigger boosts from lower borrowing costs because of the need for many to borrow to grow. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks the market’s expectations for what the Federal Reserve will do with overnight interest rates, also eased sharply. The Fed began cutting its main interest rate just a couple months ago from a two-decade high, hoping to keep the job market humming after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. But immediately after Trump’s victory, traders had reduced bets for how many cuts the Fed may deliver next year. They were worried Trump’s preference for lower tax rates and higher spending on the border would balloon the national debt. A report coming on Wednesday could influence how much the Fed may cut rates. Economists expect it to show that an underlying inflation trend the Fed prefers to use accelerated to 2.8% last month from 2.7% in September. Higher inflation would make the Fed more reluctant to cut rates as deeply or as quickly as it would otherwise. Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle expects that to slow by the end of next year to 2.4%, but he said inflation would be even lower if not for expected tariff increases on imports from China and autos favored by Trump. In the stock market, Bath & Body Works jumped 16.5% after delivering stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The seller of personal care products and home fragrances also raised its financial forecasts for the full year, even though it still sees a “volatile retail environment” and a shorter holiday shopping season this year. Much focus has been on how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. Last week, two major retailers sent mixed messages. Target tumbled after giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed Walmart , which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Another big retailer, Macy’s, said Monday its sales for the latest quarter were in line with its expectations, but it will delay the release of its full financial results. It found a single employee had intentionally hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses, and it needs more time to complete its investigation. Macy’s stock fell 2.2%. Among the market’s leaders were several companies related to the housing industry. Monday’s drop in Treasury yields could translate into easier mortgage rates, which could spur activity for housing. Builders FirstSource, a supplier or building materials, rose 5.9%. Homebuilders, D.R. Horton, PulteGroup and Lennar all rose at least 5.6%. All told, the S&P 500 rose 18.03 points to 5,987.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 440.06 to 44,736.57, and the Nasdaq composite gained 51.18 to 19,054.84. In stock markets abroad, indexes moved modestly across much of Europe after finishing mixed in Asia. In the crypto market, bitcoin was trading below $95,000 after threatening to hit $100,000 late last week for the first time. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.No. 5 UCLA snaps No. 1 South Carolina's 43-game win streakTHE WOODLANDS, TX, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIX) ("Autonomix” or the "Company”), a medical device company focused on advancing precision nerve-targeted treatments, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of common stock units and pre-funded warrant units for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $10.0 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, which amount includes the partial exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriter. The equity offering was comprised of 615,500 common stock units (which included 156,809 common stock units issued upon exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option) and 917,596 pre-funded warrant units, priced at a public offering price of $6.54 per common stock unit and $6.539 per pre-funded warrant unit. Each common stock unit and pre-funded warrant unit consisted of one share of common stock (or, in lieu of common stock, a pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.001) and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock that expires on the five-year anniversary of the date of issuance (a "Series A Warrant"). The exercise price for the Series A Warrant is $6.54 per share. The warrants issued in this transaction were fixed priced and do not contain any variable pricing features. The securities comprising the units were immediately separable and were issued separately. Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the sole bookrunning manager for the offering. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to fund its clinical trial, for other research and development, for development of intellectual property, and for working capital. The securities described above were offered by the Company pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-282940), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) on November 22, 2024. The offering was made solely by means of a prospectus. A final prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering was filed with the SEC on November 25, 2024 and is available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., 640 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019, or by telephone at (212) 409-2000, or by email at [email protected] . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Autonomix Medical, Inc. Autonomix is a medical device company focused on advancing innovative technologies to revolutionize how diseases involving the nervous system are diagnosed and treated. The Company's first-in-class platform system technology includes a catheter-based microchip sensing array that may have the ability to detect and differentiate neural signals with approximately 3,000 times greater sensitivity than currently available technologies. We believe this will enable, for the first time ever, transvascular diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the peripheral nervous system virtually anywhere in the body. We are initially developing this technology for the treatment of pain, with initial trials focused on pancreatic cancer, a condition that causes debilitating pain and is without a reliable solution. Our technology constitutes a platform to address dozens of indications, including cardiology, hypertension and chronic pain management, across a wide disease spectrum. Our technology is investigational and has not yet been cleared for marketing in the United States. Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements in this release are "forward-looking statements,” which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation the use of the anticipated proceeds from the offering. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "should,” "might,” "may,” "intends,” "anticipates,” "believes,” "estimates,” "projects,” "forecasts,” "expects,” "plans,” and "proposes.” Although Autonomix believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading "Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC”) on May 31, 2024, and from time to time, our other filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained and Autonomix does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. Investor and Media Contact JTC Team, LLC Jenene Thomas 908-824-0775 [email protected]
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Sunday that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles. "Our military could not go to war without the women who wear this uniform," Duckworth said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." "And frankly, America's daughters are just as capable of defending liberty and freedom as her sons." Trump tapped Hegseth , a former Fox News host and Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as his pick to head the Defense Department earlier this month. The 44-year-old has drawn criticism for his stance on women in combat roles, along with his level of experience. Duckworth, who in 2004 deployed to Iraq as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot and sustained severe injuries when her helicopter was hit by an RPG, outlined that women who serve in combat roles have met the same standards as men, passing rigorous testing. She said Hegseth's position "just shows his lack of understanding of where our military is," while arguing that he's "inordinately unqualified for the position." "Our military could not go to war without the 220,000-plus women who serve in uniform," Duckworth said. She added that having women in the military "does make us more effective, does make us more lethal." Hegseth has also drawn scrutiny amid recently unearthed details about an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth denies the allegation and characterized the incident as a consensual encounter. The Monterey County district attorney's office declined to file charges as none were "supported by proof beyond a reasonable doubt." His lawyer has acknowledged that Hegseth paid a confidential financial settlement to the woman out of concern that the allegation would jeopardize his employment. Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat who serves on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, said it's "really troubling" that Trump would nominate someone who "has admitted that he's paid off a victim who has claimed rape allegations against him." "This is not the kind of person you want to lead the Department of Defense," she added. The comments come after Trump announced a slew of picks for top posts in his administration in recent days. Meanwhile, one pick — former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general — has already withdrawn his name from consideration after he faced intense scrutiny amid a House Ethics Committee investigation and a tenuous path to Senate confirmation. While Duckworth acknowledged that she's glad her Senate Republicans "held the line" on Gaetz and also elected Sen. John Thune as leader over a candidate favored by many in Trump's orbit, she said she's "deeply concerned" her Republican colleagues will green light Trump's nominees. "From what I'm hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other posts, it sounds like they are ready to roll over for Mr. Trump," Duckworth said. But Duckworth didn't rule out supporting some of the nominees herself during the Senate confirmation process, pledged to evaluate each candidate based on their ability to do the job, and their willingness to put the needs of the American people before "a retribution campaign for Mr. Trump." Meanwhile, a CBS News poll released on Sunday found that 33% of Americans say Hegseth is a "good choice" for defense secretary, including 64% of Trump voters. But 39% of Americans said they hadn't heard enough yet about the pick. More broadly, Americans generally say they want Trump to appoint people who'll speak their minds and who have experience in the field or agency they'll run. Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican who also appeared on "Face the Nation" on Sunday , said he believes that Hegseth can run the massive Defense Department, despite his lack of experience managing a large organization. Though he did not address Hegseth's comments about women in combat roles, Paul said he believes the "vast majority of people" support leaders who are picked based on merit, citing Hegseth's criticism of the Pentagon for what he says has been a move away from merit-based hiring and toward hiring based on "racial characteristics." Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.Duke's Diaz: QB Murphy faces internal discipline for raising middle fingers in Virginia Tech win