US Senate panel advances Cantor Fitzgerald's Lutnick for Commerce Department chief

By David Shepardson

February 5, 2025

11:39 AM EST

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WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee voted on Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump's nominee Howard Lutnick, billionaire chairman and CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald, to run the Commerce Department.

The Senate Commerce Committee voted 16-12 with all Democrats except Senator John Fetterman opposing the nomination. Lutnick said last week he has advised Trump to pursue across-the-board tariffs country-by-country to restore "reciprocity" to America's trading relationships.

Democrats voted against the nomination, and also sharply criticized Trump adviser Elon Musk's efforts to restructure U.S. agencies.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-panel-votes-advance-lutnick-nomination-head-commerce-department-2025-02-05/

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This Is What Beirut Was Like Before The War

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Secretary Marco Rubio holds a press availability with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo

Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Sec. of State Marco Rubio and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo Meet with the Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo hold a joint press conference from the presidential palace in Guatemala City.

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Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters on President Trump's agenda. It comes a day after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and suggested that the U.S. take over Gaza.

https://www.c-span.org/event/white-house-event/white-house-press-secretary-holds-briefing/430742

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LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Holds a Press Briefing - 2/5/25

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How big are Israel and Gaza? Smaller than you might think

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