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Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office
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House GOP support Speaker Mike Johnson as leader after securing their majority
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Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
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