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Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist

to be America's health secretary.

Writing on social media, Mr. Trump accused America's, quote,

industrial food complex and drug companies of peddling disinformation.

He vowed that Mr. Kennedy would, quote, make America great and healthy again.

Mr. Kennedy joined the Trump campaign in August after dropping out as an independent candidate. Meanwhile, both Republican and Democratic

senators called for the sharing of a House ethics report on Matt Gates, a radical Republican

congressman whom Mr. Trump nominated to

be Attorney General. The probe pertains to allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Mr. Gates

resigned his seat in the House of Representatives following his nomination, which the Senate must

approve. He has denied wrongdoing.

Israel struck two residential buildings near Damascus, Syria's capital, killing at least 15 people,

according to local media. Israel said the attacks targeted military sites and the headquarters

of Islamic jihad, a militant group.

The country has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria since October 7th attacks.

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