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Republicans say they'll go heavy on the consent.
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Trump's strong nominees who gets a hearing today.
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In Los Angeles, firefighters are working to contain what remains of two two wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes.
Those who have homes to return to say they want to go back.
But forecasters predict the Santa Ana winds will blow again.
And anti corruption authorities have arrested South Korea's president.
Officials say President Yoon Sung Yol is being detained for questioning.
The historic arrest of a sitting president comes six weeks after Yoon's failed attempt to declare martial law.
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