The Spoon: Hegseth's confirmation chances

🪖 Forest Lake native Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, is drawing criticism for his lack of experience. (Background via Axios)

• Yes, but: The Fox News host and combat vet's nomination also has the support of key Capitol Hill Republicans.

🗳️ Many Somali Americans in Minnesota turned away from the Democratic Party in last week's presidential election. The Israel-Gaza War repelled some; others were attracted to the GOP's socially conservative values. (Star Tribune)

🎟️ Split-ticket voters helped break DFL control of the Minnesota House, as Republicans ran well ahead of Trump. (Minnesota Reformer)