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Kenya's President William Ruto cancels major deals with Adani Group  BBC.com

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws  The Associated Press

The Bulwark: “Eight days after making the snap decision to nominate Matt Gaetz to be the nation’s next attorney general, Trump phoned him Thursday morning to tell him he wouldn’t get confirmed, according to a source briefed on the conversation.

Oliver Darcy: “Morning Joe saw its ratings continue to decline Wednesday, as viewers protest the hosts warming up to Trump. The show averaged just 647K total viewers, with only 51K in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 demo.

Sen. Bob Casey, a three-term Pennsylvania Democrat, on Thursday conceded to his Republican rival, David McCormick, amid a recount in their marquee Senate contest, the New York Times reports.

President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick, NBC News reports.

In 2013, while she was Florida Attorney General, Bondi received a $25,000 donation from Trump — while Bondi was deciding whether to take legal action against Trump University.

Bondi eventually decided not to pursue the matter.

“President-elect Donald Trump is considering shaking up the leadership at the FBI by firing the director and installing an experienced former agent and MAGA loyalist in the top two roles,” CNN reports.

On Monday night, Christian Pulisic, the star of the US men’s national soccer team, scored in a match against Jamaica and promptly jogged over to the corner flag. After a jumping fist pump, the red, white, and blue bedecked central midfielder did what’s become known as the “Trump Dance,” laughing as he wiggled his arms and hips.

This dance is more than just “fun.” It’s a symbol of shifts in power and policy.