Plus, a Chinese government cover-up.

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On Today’s Episode:

Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump, by Catie Edmondson

Matt Gaetz Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, by Glenn Thrush and Devlin Barrett

Trump and Biden Make Nice at the White House, at Least for 29 Seconds, by Michael D. Shear

Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed’s Victory Remains Incomplete, by Jeanna Smialek

After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It, by Vivian Wang

2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust, by Elisabetta Povoledo

Plus, the streaming services you never knew about.

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Slash Government, by Michael D. Shear and Eric Lipton

Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary, by Helene Cooper and Maggie Haberman

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol, by Luke Broadwater, Carl Hulse and Annie Karni

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term, by Charlie Savage

U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza, by Edward Wong and Farnaz Fassihi

Many Kids’ Melatonin Supplements Don’t Contain the Doses They Claim, by Emily Schmall

The Streaming Wars Didn’t Kill the Little Guys. In Fact, They’re Thriving, by John Koblin

Plus, Israel’s cycle of war in North Gaza.

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Edward Wong

Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records as Bullish Bets Continue, by Ravi Mattu and Joe Rennison

Attack, Withdraw, Return: Israel’s Bloody Cycle of War in North Gaza, by Jack Nicas, Adam Rasgon and Hiba Yazbek

Spirit Airlines Plane Hit by Gunfire in Haiti and Forced to Divert, by Frances Robles

Chronic Brain Trauma Is Extensive in Navy’s Elite Speedboat Crews, by Dave Philipps