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Just days after he announced his long-anticipated exit from NBC News after nearly two decades with the network, former “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd seemed to be trying his best to attract some attention. He managed to do it during an interview with Chris Cillizza, who previously made an exit of his own from CNN, during a podcast conversation about billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk. According to The Hill: “If democracy is a quote-unquote ‘left-wing ideology’ to Elon Musk, I mean, this man is un-American as far as my definition of America is,” Todd said on an episode of fellow pundit Chris Cillizza’s podcast. “The fact that more people aren’t offended by this man’s actions … I mean, it shows you how much he has helped successfully destroy the trusted information ecosystem because this is a five-alarm fire. “Elon Musk is a five-alarm fire and the country doesn’t realize it yet,” he added. The commentator’s remarks were first highlighted by Mediaite. Todd’s attack on Musk sparked some attention among social media users, too: This @chucktodd? Cool story. https://t.co/diy5NDpgbK — Ryan Hanigan (@ryan_hanigan) February 3, 2025 Chuck is ignoring the polls re the decline in public’s trust in the legacy media if he believes it is a “Trusted Information Ecosystem.” People trust X/Twitter because there is no partisan gate keeper. Everyone gets to speak and the more persuasive wins the arguments. — David (@David75983862) February 4, 2025 Chick thinks it’s un-American to save taxpayers money — Pearl Bodine (@ChickenChoker8) February 3, 2025 Just days ago, USA Today was among the many outlets covering Todd’s departure from NBC News: The NBC chief political analyst and former “Meet The Press” moderator announced the news in a memo shared with staff Friday. The exit comes amid broad shifts in the TV news landscape as President Donald Trump begins his second term. In the memo to fellow NBC staffers, Todd teased his next chapter. “There’s never a perfect time to leave a place that’s been a professional home for so long, but I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of going from ‘pie in the sky’ to ‘near reality.’ So I’m grateful for the chance to get a jump start on my next chapter during this important moment,” Todd said in the memo obtained Friday by USA TODAY. He continued: “The ‘ChuckToddcast’ is also coming with me (thank you NBC). Stay tuned for an announcement about its new home soon. Needless to say, I do plan to continue to share my reporting and unique perspective of covering politics with data and history as important baselines in understanding where we were, where we are and where we’re going.” Todd teased a possible newsletter, a popular second act for TV journalists who exit traditional platforms for newsletter structures like independent publishing site Substack. Here’s some additional analysis regarding the split:

Senate committees will reportedly vote today on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard confirmations. The Senate Finance Committee will vote today at 10:00 a.m. on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Senate Intelligence Committee is planning to vote at 2 p.m. on Tulsirmation as Gabbard’s confi National Intelligence Director. Take a look: Today is the day, MAGA and MAHA Bobby – 10am Tulsi – 2pm Eyes on the Senators We see all HOLD THE LINE — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) February 4, 2025 Per CBS: The Senate Finance Committee is considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination on Tuesday, with a key vote on whether to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services after a pair of fiery hearings last week. Kennedy appeared Wednesday before the finance committee for a confirmation hearing, before testifying to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions the following day. During both appearances, Democrats on the committees — and even some Republicans — grilled the longtime environmental lawyer and activist on his stances on vaccines, abortion, and other issues. President Trump’s pick for HHS secretary has faced scrutiny from both sides. Though Kennedy, 71, initially sought the Democratic presidential nomination and has close ties to the party as the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Robert F. Kennedy, he dropped out of the presidential race to endorse Mr. Trump in August, and has long been the recipient of the Democratic establishment’s ire. Though the bulk of Republicans on the committee are expected to support advancing Kennedy’s nomination, much attention has been paid to Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and medical doctor who has expressed concern over the president’s pick for HHS secretary. Cassidy said last week that he’s been “struggling” with Kennedy’s nomination due to concerns that he may undermine faith in vaccines, and noted that Kennedy might hear from him over the weekend. The two men spoke on Sunday, according to a person familiar with their conversation. RFK Jr. has been voted out of committee! He will now head to the full Senate vote for confirmation! This is HUGE! pic.twitter.com/1aXKNtfJYW — Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) February 4, 2025 Per Politico: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation chances are coming down to a trio of publicly uncommitted Republican senators who have the power to sink their nominations in committee votes Tuesday. Sen. Bill Cassidy is the sole wildcard on the Senate Finance Committee, which will decide whether to advance the HHS secretary nominee at 10 a.m. Cassidy has indicated that he’s still troubled by Kennedy’s vaccine skepticism, and he’s balancing his physician past with his political future in deep-red Louisiana, where he’s up for reelection next year. Cassidy told reporters Monday he had a “cordial” conversation with Kennedy over the weekend but was “still working through” his decision. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Cassidy have talked about it. Over on Senate Intelligence, Sens. Todd Young and Jerry Moran have yet to disclose how they intend to vote on Gabbard’s nomination for national intelligence director during a closed session at 2 p.m. Young told reporters Monday that he had “a lot of great conversations” over the weekend regarding Gabbard. Moran left Gabbard’s hearing last Thursday saying her responses to his questions on Russia and keeping intelligence nonpartisan were “satisfactory” — but declined to say how he would vote. Trump issues a new statement in support of RFK Jr. as his confirmation heads to a committee vote today. pic.twitter.com/T44d411QSh — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 4, 2025

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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced a temporary deal to halt the imposition of 25% tariffs on each other's imports for 30 days while a final border security pact gets hashed out.