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    Ruben Gallego is set to become Arizona’s first Latino senator. Congress resumes its work Tuesday against the backdrop of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to a second term. Forecasters warn there is a high risk that a New Jersey wildfire will continue to burn Tuesday due to high winds and low humidity levels.

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    Democrat Ruben Gallego makes Arizona history

    Ruben Gallego, a child of immigrants who found his way to Harvard, Iraq and Congress, was expected to defeat Republican Kari Lake on Monday night. Gallego will enter the Senate after five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in the Arizona House of Representatives previously.

    In an overall disappointing election cycle for Democrats, Gallego was the only seat his party flipped in the Senate as the GOP took control of Congress and the presidency. Gallego, 44, posted a message on X Tuesday morning saying, “Gracias, Arizona!”

    Mike Waltz, Lee Zeldin and Stephen Miller get roles in Trump’s second admin

    The administration of President-elect Donald Trump now appears. Former Rep. Lee Zeldin was named administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, while his longtime adviser, Stephen Miller, was named deputy chief of staff for policy. Trump announced Sunday evening that former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Tom Homan would join the administration as “border czar.” And Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., was nominated by Trump to be ambassador to the United Nations and she accepted the offer, USA TODAY reported Monday. Here’s a complete list of the Trump nominations we know about so far.

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    The battle to succeed McConnell

    High-stakes elections begin this week to determine Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s heir, who will play a major role in the new administration’s vision for the country. McConnell – the longest-serving Senate party leader in American history – is resigning from his leadership post in January. Three senators are running to replace him in an election that will take place behind closed doors on Wednesday. The leading contenders are Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who is currently second in command in the Senate GOP as Republican whip, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who also served as whip and previously led the party . The campaign arm of the Senate GOP. Learn more

    Why did wildfires break out on the East Coast this fall?

    A drought-fueled wildfire near the New Jersey-New York border has killed an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter and burned thousands of acres and forecasters warn of increased risk of spread Tuesday. The fire is one of several that burned throughout the weekend in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Connecticut – the result of historically dry conditions in the region that did not were only slightly improved by the quarter inch of rain that fell Sunday evening. Monday. The Northeast faces wildfires every fall, but what particularly worries meteorologists and state officials this year is a record drought in the region that is fueling explosive growth in wildfires. forest. Learn more.

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    All Social Security retirees should do so by November 20

    The Social Security program has many rules and can be complex, and retirees must mark certain dates on their calendar. It can be helpful for retirees to know how much they will receive from Social Security for the following year so they can begin budgeting. This is why all retirees must create their personal social security account before November 20. Here’s how to do it and what to look for.

    Photo of the day: Tribute to those who served

    Americans of all ages gathered across the country Monday to celebrate Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served in the military. See more photos.

    Nicole Fallert is USA TODAY newsletter editor, sign up for email here. Do you want to send a message to Nicole? Email him at [email protected].

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