Mitch McConnell’s announcement of retirement has sparked a race to replace him in Kentucky. Potential candidates include former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Rep. Andy Barr, and businessman Nate Morris. The Trump administration’s plan to cut IRS staff could impact tax collection, with fewer audits benefiting high-income earners. The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director, and Vice President JD Vance spoke at CPAC criticizing cultural conformity. Other top stories include Trump’s second term policies colliding, school choice debates, tensions with Ukraine, restrictions on NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Elon Musk’s early political engagement, and protests against a MAGA plaque in California. The newsletter also provides a summary of today’s top headlines and encourages readers to share and subscribe for daily updates from NBC News Politics.
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The competition to succeed Mitch McConnell has already begun: News from the Politics Desk
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