US Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) during a press conference following the Democrats policy luncheon at the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024. US President-elect Donald Trump announced a wave of nominees for government positions on Wednesday, including US Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida for US Attorney General, which now face confirmation by the Republican controlled US Senate. (Photo by Allison ROBBERT / AFP) (Photo by ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty Images)