RFK Jr. Advances, China Responds to Tariffs, Cartels Target Border Patrol | Feb. 4

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🗓️ 4 February 2025

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On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advances in his Senate confirmation process. China responds to tariffs levied by President Donald Trump by imposing tariffs on some U.S. imports. Mexican drug cartels are ordering their members to attack US Border Patrol agents. Tulsi Gabbard faces a closed-door vote to be confirmed as Director of National Intelligence. The White House anticipates a "spike" in federal resignations. Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., introduces a bill to require universities to disclose any contracts they have with foreign adversaries Links From Today’s Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day’s top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.8	Trump's cabinet picks face crucial votes this week.
0:35.8	I'm Elizabeth Mitchell.
0:37.2	This is the Daily Sign's top news in 10
0:39.9	for Tuesday, February 4th. The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy
0:54.0	Jr. to be
0:55.0	Health and Human Services Secretary on Tuesday. Kennedy was able to overcome concerns raised by
1:00.9	Senator and Dr. Bill Cassidy, who criticized R of K Jr. for his position on vaccines. However,
1:07.6	Kennedy was able to convert Cassidy to his side. Senator Cassidy posted on X.
1:12.5	I've had very intense conversations with Bobby in the White House over the weekend and even this morning.
1:18.0	I want to thank VP J.D., specifically for his honest counsel.
1:21.9	With the serious commitments I've received from the administration and the opportunity to make progress on the issues we agree on,
1:27.5	like Healthy Foods and a pro-America agenda, I will vote yes.
1:31.6	After the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Kennedy in a 14-13 vote along party lines,
1:37.4	Cassidy addressed the full Senate.
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